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The New York Times Reports Strong Q1 Growth with Boost in Digital Revenue and Subscriptions
The New York Times posted a strong first-quarter performance in 2025, with total revenue rising to $635.9 million—a 7.1% increase year-over-year. Digital advertising grew by 12.4%, and digital subscriptions reached 11.6 million, up 250,000 from the previous quarter. The paper reported an operating profit of $58.6 million (21.3% margin). It also spent $4.4 million on litigation related to its lawsuit against OpenAI over content scraping. Additionally, the Times recently won four Pulitzer Prizes, further boosting its journalistic credentials. Read More (Adweek Rating)
Trump Considers Second Lawsuit Against Paramount Over Alleged CBS News Bias
President Donald Trump is threatening a second civil lawsuit against Paramount Global and CBS over alleged news bias, as settlement talks continue regarding an earlier lawsuit over a disputed “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris. Trump seeks at least $25 million and an apology, while Paramount has offered $15 million. The legal conflict is delaying Paramount’s proposed merger with Skydance Media, which requires FCC approval. CBS News‘ coverage tone and executive shake-ups are under scrutiny, with watchdog groups warning of potential shareholder litigation if a settlement is reached. Read More (The Desk Rating)
ABC News Suspends Terry Moran Over Anti-Trump Aide Post
ABC News suspended Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran after a controversial social media post labeling Trump aide Stephen Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.” The network confirmed the suspension, stating the post violated its standards for impartiality. Moran had recently conducted a contentious interview with Trump. The incident fuels ongoing tensions between the White House and traditional media, with top officials and conservatives citing it as proof of media bias. Miller and other administration figures have responded critically, furthering the narrative of mistrust in mainstream outlets. Read More (Axios Rating)
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