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TheGamer's new pay-per-session plan triggers worker backlash and fears of layoffs
Valnet, the parent company behind TheGamer, introduced a pay-per-session PPS system that replaces base pay and pay-per-post, offering $3-$8 per 1,000 sessions depending on role and capping payments at 15 days per post. Workers say the plan eliminates guaranteed earnings, amounts to a major pay cut, and could force some to quit, sparking an internal revolt and widespread confusion as leadership remains unclear on implementation after past layoffs.
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Cooper's 60 Minutes Farewell: Defending Independence Amid Editorial Shake-Up
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Cooper Urges 60 Minutes to Stay Independent Amid CBS Shake-Up
Anderson Cooper’s final appearance on 60 Minutes signals his departure from the longtime program as CBS reportedly shifts under Bari Weiss toward a MAGA-friendly direction. He emphasizes the importance of the show’s independence and trust, while continuing his CNN work; reports suggest forthcoming upheaval at 60 Minutes, including potential staff changes and broader changes to the program.
Cooper Signs Off from 60 Minutes, Reflecting on a 20-Year Journey
After more than 20 years with 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper delivered an emotional farewell in a final interview, recalling his childhood admiration for the program, the privilege of earning viewers’ trust, and the lasting impact of the show’s independent storytelling.
CBS Reporter Stranded in Taipei as Visa Glitch Undercuts Beijing Coverage
CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil was unable to report from Beijing due to a visa problem, instead broadcasting from Taipei where his feed faced disruptions and a cameraman collapsed, highlighting the chaotic logistics around U.S. network coverage of the Trump-Xi summit.
Behind the Shield: Guardian staff defend press freedom—and why readers should help
Guardian staff describe concrete actions to defend a free press—from secure messaging for sources and frontline safety tools to legal defenses and strengthened information security—while calling on readers to support independent journalism to reach the Guardian’s goal of 60,000 acts of support.
Bari Weiss Plans 60 Minutes Overhaul, Expanding Anchor Roles
CBS News chief Bari Weiss reportedly wants a sweeping overhaul of 60 Minutes, opening the show to more anchors from the network (including Tony Dokoupil) and reshuffling key roles, a move that has sparked tensions with longtime staff like Lesley Stahl and fueled debate about editorial control as high-profile interviews are steered outside the traditional 60 Minutes team.
Bari Weiss hands Netanyahu interview to Major Garrett, rattling 60 Minutes amid roster shake-up
CBS News chief Bari Weiss reportedly offered Netanyahu a choice between Lesley Stahl and Major Garrett for a 60 Minutes interview, and Netanyahu chose Garrett after a last-minute negotiation, a move seen as part of Weiss’s broader push to bring new voices to 60 Minutes and a potential setback for Stahl.
Guardian Pulls Hantavirus Story Over Misinterpreted Remarks
Guardian deletes a hantavirus story after clarifying that remarks cited by Spain’s health secretary referred to a separate, unconfirmed case, not the French evacuee who tested positive for hantavirus; the piece had described doctors onboard treating her symptoms as stress or anxiety.
Bari Weiss Bypasses Lesley Stahl, Hands Netanyahu Interview to Major Garrett, Sparking CBS Desk Tensions
CBS News chief Bari Weiss reportedly bypassed longtime 60 Minutes star Lesley Stahl to give Netanyahu's first major US interview to Major Garrett, a move that frustrated 60 Minutes staff and underscored Weiss's growing editorial influence at CBS News amid broader shakeup rumors.
CBS News Shake-Up: Bari Weiss's MAGA-leaning Moves Roil 60 Minutes
Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor‑in‑chief, is reportedly meddling in high‑profile interviews and bypassing 60 Minutes staff, angering veteran Lesley Stahl who may quit after Netanyahu was handed to Major Garrett. The turbulence signals Weiss’s MAGA‑leaning overhaul of CBS News and poses questions about the future of 60 Minutes.
CBS posts full Spencer Pratt interview after backlash over clipped campaign piece
CBS News released the full 28-minute interview with LA mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt after he decried a shortened, “comical” five-minute clip of his campaign coverage. Pratt had criticized CBS for filming for over an hour at his burned‑out Pacific Palisades lot and airing only snippets, including MTV Hills footage. CBS said the complete interview shows his campaign and why it resonates on social, calling it responsible journalism, and the piece notes the network’s history of edited-interview disputes (including a Trump–Harris settlement).