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Disney reverses course on bid to block wrongful death lawsuit by widower who had Disney+

Disney has reversed course on a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widower of a woman who died after eating at a resort restaurant, saying the matter can now proceed to court.

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ESPN has fired Robert Griffin III and Samantha Ponder, source says

ESPN has fired football analyst Robert Griffin III and host Samantha Ponder, a person familiar with the situation told CNN on Thursday. Both moves were business decisions, the source said.

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Paramount cuts 15% of US staff, writes down $6 billion in latest sign of TV troubles

Paramount Global, the storied media conglomerate, announced Thursday it will lay off 15% of its US staff and write down $6 billion in value of its cable television networks as it prepares to merge with Skydance Media.

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ESPN executive targeted by host Pat McAfee departs network

ESPN executive Norby Williamson, who came under attack in recent months from host Pat McAfee in an on-air rant accusing the network veteran of “sabotage,” will depart the sports network.

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Rupert Murdoch pulls Fox News-style channel off air in UK after failing-audience

Rupert Murdoch is pulling the plug on the television broadcast of his right-wing UK outlet TalkTV, a blow to the media mogul who launched the opinion-focused venture just two years ago with an aim of replicating the success of Fox News in the UK.

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