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Margaret Sullivan argues that Scott Pelley's firing from CBS News after he criticized management and Bari Weiss exposes a corporate push to reshape CBS News, jeopardizing editorial independence and the legacy of 60 Minutes. Pelley's stand is portrayed as a principled act of truth-telling that the organization chose to silence, while staff applauded his defense of integrity amid a broader culture clash under new ownership.
During a staff meeting introducing new CBS News executive producer Nick Bilton, longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accused Bari Weiss of “murdering” the show and questioned her qualifications, amid layoffs that hit the program’s team (including Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega). Bilton defended Weiss and outlined his approach, signaling continued upheaval at CBS News after Skydance’s takeover.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan humorously penned a self-memorial, joking about his own hypothetical passing and its potential impact, while reassuring fans that he is, in fact, still alive. The piece, featured on CBS News, showcases Gaffigan's signature self-deprecating humor, as he reflects on his life and career with a tongue-in-cheek tone, even imagining the reactions to his "death" and the possible effects on the economy.