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Trump Appoints Laura Ingraham, Maria Bartiromo to Kennedy Center Board
President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News hosts Laura Ingraham and Maria Bartiromo to the Kennedy Center Board after naming himself chairman last month. The move has sparked backlash, with celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg boycotting the venue and the producers of Hamilton canceling upcoming performances. Other Trump allies, including Susie Wiles, Dan Scavino, and Usha Vance, have also been appointed to the board. (Read More) The Hill Rating
DOJ Pushes for Google Breakup, Drops AI Investment Sale Demand
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) continues its effort to break up Google’s search business but has dropped its demand for the company to sell stakes in AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. The DOJ still seeks a court order forcing Google to divest its Chrome browser and implement other competition measures. A hearing on proposed solutions is scheduled for late April. Google has vowed to appeal, arguing that the DOJ’s demands overreach the court’s decision. (Read More) MediaPost Rating
Gannett Pays Down $57.5M in Debt Following Newspaper Sale
Gannett Co., Inc. has prepaid $57.5 million on its first lien term loan, reducing its total first lien debt to $792.5 million. The repayment was funded through the sale of the Austin American-Statesman and existing cash reserves. CEO Michael Reed stated that Gannett aims to repay over $100 million in debt by the end of the year while maintaining financial stability and liquidity. (Read More) Editor & Publisher Rating
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