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"Baltimore Sun's New Owner Sparks Controversy with Staff and Readers"

New Baltimore Sun owner David Smith insulted staff during a meeting, encouraged them to mimic a TV station owned by his broadcasting company, and expressed a focus on increasing profits. Smith, the executive chairman of Sinclair Inc., which operates over 200 television stations nationwide, has a history of criticizing print media and promoting specific content and editorials. The tense meeting left staff feeling uncertain about their job security and the future direction of the paper under Smith's ownership.

2 years ago•Source: The Baltimore Banner

Controversy Surrounds Abu Dhabi-Backed Takeover of The Daily Telegraph

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2.5 min•2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Abu Dhabi-Backed Takeover of The Daily Telegraph

A third senior journalist at The Daily Telegraph, Camilla Tominey, has voiced opposition to the proposed takeover of the newspaper by a UAE-backed fund, stating that it "doesn't pass the sniff test" and warning against ownership by a "sexist regime." Former Telegraph editor Charles Moore and former Prime Minister Liz Truss have also expressed concerns about the deal, calling for the protection of the newspaper's editorial independence. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has ordered media regulator Ofcom to investigate if the takeover poses risks to accurate news presentation and free expression of opinion.

via Daily Mail

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