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Mediator Proposes $20 Million Settlement in Trump’s CBS Lawsuit
A mediator has suggested a $20 million settlement in President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against Paramount Global, stemming from a “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. The proposed terms include a $17 million donation to a Trump-related foundation or museum, payment of legal fees, and public service announcements across Paramount-owned platforms to combat antisemitism. The lawsuit alleges defamation and biased editing by CBS. Read More (Wall Street Journal Rating)
The Portland Tribune Ends Print Edition Amid Layoffs
Following recent newsroom layoffs, The Portland Tribune is ending its print edition. Two affiliated Oregon papers will also cease printing, while The Outlook in Gresham will cut back to one print issue per week. Parent company Carpenter Media, which recently acquired Salem Publishing Company, says it is evolving to meet digital news consumption habits. The Tribune now operates with only a few reporters and no editor. Read More (MediaPost Rating)
Authors Urge Publishers to Restrict AI Usage in Book Industry
Over 1,100 authors—including Lauren Groff, Lev Grossman, R.F. Kuang, and Dennis Lehane—have signed an open letter urging publishers to pledge limits on AI use. The letter calls for publishers to retain human audiobook narrators and refrain from using AI to generate books or replace staff. Authors argue their work has been used without permission to train AI systems, and recent legal actions on this issue have faced setbacks in federal courts. Read More (TechCrunch Rating)
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