Media News Daily: Top Stories for 11/16/2025

Babylon Bee Faces Backlash Over Deleted Post Mocking Megyn Kelly and Israel

Satirical site The Babylon Bee drew significant criticism after posting an image implying Israel might target conservative media figure Megyn Kelly over her recent criticism of the country. Critics, including Tim Pool and Glenn Greenwald, accused the post of perpetuating stereotypes and questioned the site’s loyalties, with Greenwald labeling it “The Tel Aviv Bee.” The post was later deleted, prompting additional scrutiny about the site’s stance and intentions. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)

Google Announces $40 Billion AI Investment in Texas

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, alongside Texas Governor Greg Abbott, announced a $40 billion infrastructure expansion, including three new data centers in Armstrong and Haskell counties. The investment is part of Google’s broader strategy to support AI development, with one site incorporating solar and battery storage to minimize grid impact. Texas’ low energy costs and favorable regulations continue to attract major tech players. This marks Google’s largest state-level investment to date and includes training initiatives for 1,700 apprentices by 2030. (Read More) (Texas Tribune Rating)

Newsmax Narrows Losses, Sees Revenue Uptick in Q3 2025

Newsmax reduced its quarterly loss to $4.1 million, down from $9.8 million a year ago, while increasing overall revenue by 4% to $45.3 million. A strong performance in its television division and new affiliate deals helped offset a modest dip in ad revenue. CEO Christopher Ruddy highlighted the resilience of the company’s business model amid industry-wide election off-cycle slowdowns. With $130.4 million in cash, Newsmax remains optimistic for Q4, maintaining its full-year revenue forecast between $180–190 million (Read More) (The Desk Rating)