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Democratic Influencer Program Funded by Dark Money Draws Criticism
A secretive program called the Chorus Creator Incubator, backed by the Sixteen Thirty Fund and run by Democratic influencers, is paying participants up to $8,000 monthly to promote party messaging under strict non-disclosure terms. It is alleged that Influencers must get pre-approval for political content and cannot disclose their affiliation, sparking ethical concerns about transparency in online political campaigning. Some creators have called the arrangement “predatory” and misleading. Read More (News Facts Network Rating)
Fox, YouTube TV Reach Temporary Agreement in Channel Dispute
Fox Corporation and YouTube TV have signed a short-term deal to avoid a blackout of Fox’s networks amid a contentious contract dispute, with both sides blaming each other for stalled negotiations. YouTube TV had warned it might drop Fox channels, while Fox accused Google of using its dominance to demand unfair terms. The new deal comes just ahead of major sports broadcasts. Read More (The Hill Rating)
Pew Study: Age Gaps Widen Across U.S. News Audiences
A new Pew survey shows major age divides among news audiences, with Univision attracting the youngest viewers (median age 39) and Newsmax and Breitbart the oldest (63 and 62). Traditional TV networks like CBS and Fox News skew older, while younger Americans increasingly turn to influencers and social media for news. Nearly one in five adults under 30 don’t regularly use any major news outlet. Read More (Pew Research Center Rating)
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