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Trump Alleges Mental Anguish from CBS “60 Minutes” Edits in Ongoing Lawsuit
As part of his ongoing $20 billion lawsuit against CBS parent Paramount Global, President Donald Trump now claims he suffered “mental anguish” from the way his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris was portrayed in an edited “60 Minutes” segment. Trump’s legal team argues that the editing misled viewers and harmed his reputation as a “media icon,” resulting in decreased attention to his Truth Social platform and requiring significant resources to correct the public narrative. CBS maintains that Harris’ answers were trimmed only for clarity. The case continues amid reported settlement talks that have caused internal unrest at CBS News, including the recent resignations of two top executives. Read More (Associated Press Rating)
RFK Jr. Criticizes Leading Medical Journals, Proposes NIH Create In-House Publications
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has accused top-tier medical journals such as The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, and JAMA of corruption, alleging undue influence from pharmaceutical funding. On a recent podcast, Kennedy said the NIH may stop publishing in these journals and instead launch its own internal publications. This shift could impact the dissemination of U.S. government-funded research. Critics argue the move could compromise the integrity of scientific communication and further politicize health policy under the Trump administration. Read More (STAT News Rating)
Microsoft Fires Engineer Who Protested Gaza Tech Support During CEO’s Keynote
Microsoft has terminated software engineer Joe Lopez after he disrupted CEO Satya Nadella’s keynote at the Build conference, protesting the company’s cloud services used by the Israeli military. Lopez later sent a mass email condemning Microsoft’s involvement in the Gaza conflict, warning of reputational damage and increased boycotts. The company responded by restricting mass email capabilities and reiterated its guidelines for employee activism. The incident reflects broader tensions in the tech industry over corporate complicity in geopolitical conflicts, particularly the war in Gaza that began with the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Read More (MediaPost Rating)
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