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Tony Blair says the left is in ‘unholy alliance’ with Islamists. It’s a desperate last ploy to quell the anger over Gaza

The former PM has no valid response when progressives raise a voice over war crimes, so he seeks to mute them. But we’ll take no moral lectures from him, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Bari Weiss era at CBS News brings 6 percent staff firings and end to iconic radio network after 99 years

Employees were informed Friday through internal memos about the sudden layoffs and the closure of CBS News Radio

The Independent UK

CBS Evening News ratings drop below 4M for first time with Tony Dokoupil as anchor after Bari Weiss overhaul

The nightly news program reportedly had a total viewership of nearly 3.83 million last week

The Independent UK

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New in The Free Press: "Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Was Hijacked by an Antisemite"

"As antisemitism grows on both sides of the political spectrum, we should be wary of those who use their faith to spread Jew hate."

Reason

Bari Weiss’ New Company Is Bad. And Now They’re Furious Jacob Elordi Is a Thing

This man is SO angry that people like Jacob Elordi

The Mary Sue

CBS News contributor Peter Attia ‘ashamed’ of crude emails with Epstein in latest problem for Bari Weiss

Attia was announced as one of 19 new contributors to CBS News just days before the emails between him and Epstein were revealed

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss tries to win CBS staffers’ trust amid ‘noise’ over 60 Minutes segment

In her first town hall, Weiss expressed some regret over her decision to pull 60 Minutes segment at the last minute

The Guardian - US

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'No parents should ever have to...': Canadian mom devastated after son approved for euthanasia, says 'this is not healthcare'

Margaret Marsilla, a Canada mother, has been devastated after his 26-year-old son died by euthanasia in Canada. Kiano Vafaeian, the son, had no terminal illness, he only had type 1 diabetes, partial blindness and depression. His mother protested the decision but Kiano was approved for a government euthanasia scheme and…

The Times of India

Canadian mom devastated after she says diabetic and blind son was euthanized under controversial law

Kiano Vafaeian, 26, died in December after his Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) request was approved

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss adds new podcasters and writers as CBS contributors

Weiss is importing an upstart newsroom model into a legacy media organization, prioritizing independent voices with built-in, loyal followings.

Axios

‘Mushy’ Bari Weiss announces she’s pausing her ‘Honestly’ podcast ‘for a few short months’

‘If I sound mushy right now, it’s because I love making this show, and I’m not done making it,’ Bari Weiss declared in her announcement.

The Independent UK

Trump tells new CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil that he owes his job to him in first interview

The CBS Evening News host questioned Trump on the economy, before the president said Dokoupil ‘wouldn't have a job right now’ if Kamala Harris won in 2024

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss makes pointed dig at new French citizen George Clooney after he slammed her CBS News takeover: ‘Bonjour!’

Hollywood star railed against Weiss for ‘dismantling’ CBS News since her arrival this fall while blasting news network for capitulating to Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss defends decision to pull 60 Minutes episode on El Salvador prison

CBS News editor-in-chief argues in memo that network’s priority was ‘comprehensive and fair’ coverage

The Guardian - US

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The Independent UK

Megyn Kelly argues that Bari Weiss and Ben Shapiro ‘are making antisemites’

‘They are making antisemites. Tucker is not making antisemites. They are,’ Megyn Kelly told Vanity Fair this week.

The Independent UK

‘Morning Joe’ shreds Bari Weiss for spiking ‘60 Minutes’ segment: She’s ‘cosplaying’ as a journalist

‘This story is promoted on Friday. And then it is spiked on Saturday because the White House decides they’re not going to give a comment,’ Joe Scarborough pointed out.

The Guardian - US

Outrage after CBS pulls 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador’s Cecot prison

Controversially appointed editor-in-chief Bari Weiss says: ‘I held that story and I held it because it wasn’t ready’

The Independent UK

‘Holy f***ing dumpster fire’: Bari Weiss sparks ‘revolt’ at ‘60 Minutes’ by spiking CECOT segment

EXCLUSIVE: ‘It’s going to be fascinating to see how far Bari is willing to double down on the piece ‘not ready’ argument and or/attack Sharyn and [60 Minutes],’ one CBS News staffer told The Independent.

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The Guardian - US

Has feminism failed women? CBS wants to know

Bari Weiss is touting a new debate series at the network as the billionaire Ellisons’ media power grows

The Independent UK

‘CBS Evening News’ anchor chokes back tears during emotional farewell amid Bari Weiss revamp

‘Thank you for watching. Good night and good luck,’ the two CBS News anchors said together at the end of the broadcast.

The Independent UK

CBS News launches town hall series featuring JD Vance following Bari Weiss’ ratings flop

Following the Bari Weiss-moderated sitdown with Erika Kirk that was a massive ratings flop, CBS News has doubled down on the format and is launching a new town hall series in partnership with Weiss’ “anti-woke” digital media outlet that the network’s parent company recently purchased.

The Independent UK

CBS News staff grouse over ‘mediocre’ Tony Dokoupil getting ‘Evening News’ gig: ‘It’s an insult’

‘He’s clearly been rewarded with the Evening News throne,’ one CBS News reporter said before snarking about the dwindling viewership of the program. ‘Although, some might argue it’s more of a toilet seat now.’

Reason

X Gets Fined

Plus: Netflix buys Warner Bros., the tradlife really can be yours, baby slop on YouTube, gender insanity in Oklahoma, and more...

The Independent UK

Maurice DuBois to exit CBS — leaving ‘Evening News’ with no anchors amid Bari Weiss’ overhaul

CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has been openly searching for a splashy outside hire to take over the perennially third-place evening news broadcast

The Independent UK

CBS News staffers rip ‘shallow’ Bari Weiss for moderating ‘absurd’ network town hall with Erika Kirk

‘How embarrassing,’ one network staffer told The Independent. ‘Bari’s been Editor-in-Chief for five seconds and has revealed that all she really wants is to be on TV herself.’

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