Media News Daily: Top Stories for 10/22/2025

This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more.

Fox Business Hires Darren Botelho as Washington Correspondent

Fox Business Network has appointed Darren Botelho as its new Washington-based correspondent. Botelho, who previously served as a weekend evening anchor and reporter for NBC 10 Boston (WBTS-CD), will now cover political and economic developments from the nation’s capital. His journalistic experience includes covering the Karen Read murder trial and federal funding disputes involving the Trump administration and Harvard. He also conducted an exclusive investigation into a child sex sting operation. Botelho’s earlier career includes anchoring at WLNE-TV in Rhode Island and working in NASDAQ’s communications department. (Read More) (The Desk Rating)

Meta Adds Scam Protection Features for Older Users

Meta is rolling out new tools aimed at protecting older users from online scams—a demographic shown to be especially vulnerable, according to the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report, which recorded $4.8 billion in losses among users aged 60 and above. New alerts will appear in WhatsApp and Messenger, including scam warnings tied to screen sharing and AI-assisted scam detection in chats. Meta is also offering educational resources about prevalent scams targeting seniors, such as fake home remodeling services, fraudulent recovery firms, and bogus customer service pages. (Read More) (Social Media Today Rating)

Warner Bros Discovery Considers Major Sale Amid Strategic Review

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), parent company of HBO, CNN, and Warner Bros Pictures, announced it is reviewing strategic alternatives after receiving “unsolicited interest” from multiple parties for both parts and the entirety of its business. The move could lead to one of the largest media transactions in years. WBD had already announced plans to split its cable and streaming assets, separating networks like CNN from film and streaming brands like HBO Max and DC. The announcement follows ongoing industry consolidation, including Paramount’s acquisition by Skydance and Comcast’s network spinoff into Versant. (Read More) (The Desk Rating)