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Iran Coverage Fuels March Cable News Rating Swings Across Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW
media1 day ago

Iran Coverage Fuels March Cable News Rating Swings Across Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW

March’s news cycle, dominated by President Trump’s war with Iran, boosted cable-news audiences across Fox News, CNN and MS NOW. Fox News led primetime with 2.994 million viewers (up 15% vs February) and totaled 1.897 million for the day (up 10%), with demo gains of 24% in primetime and 17% in total day. CNN climbed to 898,000 in primetime (up 11%) and 638,000 total-day viewers (up 48%), with demo increases of 14% (primetime) and 41% (total day). MS NOW was second in primetime with 1.262 million viewers (up 11%), while primetime demo averaged about 130,000 (down 1%). In total day, MS NOW averaged 757,000 viewers (up 7%) with roughly 80,000 demo viewers (up 1%). Across the board, year-over-year figures also improved, highlighting how Iran- and Trump-focused coverage boosted audience interest.

Michael J. Fox survives death scare after CNN obituary mix-up
entertainment1 day ago

Michael J. Fox survives death scare after CNN obituary mix-up

CNN published an obituary-style piece for Michael J. Fox by mistake and later apologized and removed it. Fox responded with humor on Threads, noting the mix-up, while he was in Los Angeles for Paley Fest promoting Shrinking, his first on-screen appearance since 2020. He continues to work and advocate for Parkinson's research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

CNN’s accidental memorial for Michael J. Fox prompts a humorous reply from the actor
entertainment2 days ago

CNN’s accidental memorial for Michael J. Fox prompts a humorous reply from the actor

CNN briefly published a memorial package for Michael J. Fox in error and quickly removed it, prompting an apology from the network. Fox countered with a witty post on Threads saying he’s “OK,” then reflected on the mishap with humor; he continues to advocate for Parkinson’s research and recently appeared at PaleyFest. The incident echoes historical obituary glitches, like the 1998 Bob Hope misprint.

Michael J. Fox says he's fine after CNN's mistaken tribute sparks death scare
entertainment2 days ago

Michael J. Fox says he's fine after CNN's mistaken tribute sparks death scare

Michael J. Fox reassured fans he’s ok after CNN accidentally published a tribute video that sparked a death scare; CNN apologized and removed the clip. Fox addressed the moment on Threads, joking about how he would react to the death report, while his rep confirmed he’s doing well. He had appeared at PaleyFest around the same time, with coverage emphasizing his Parkinson’s advocacy and ongoing support from family and friends.

Michael J. Fox Clears the Air After CNN Death Tribute Sparks Confusion
entertainment2 days ago

Michael J. Fox Clears the Air After CNN Death Tribute Sparks Confusion

Michael J. Fox dismissed CNN’s death-tribute video that sparked a death scare, posting on Threads that he’s alive and well. CNN apologized, saying the package was published in error and removed. The scare followed Fox’s PaleyFest LA appearance for Shrinking the night before; he’s continuing to act despite Parkinson’s, with Shrinking Season 3 now streaming.

IDF suspends Netzah Yehuda battalion after CNN crew detention in West Bank
world11 days ago

IDF suspends Netzah Yehuda battalion after CNN crew detention in West Bank

The Israeli military suspended the Netzah Yehuda reserve battalion after soldiers detained CNN’s crew in the West Bank village of Tayasir, with a photojournalist choked and his camera damaged; the crew was held for about two hours. The IDF said the incident was unacceptable and will release full findings after an internal inquiry, with the unit remaining in reserve but undergoing retraining to reinforce professional and ethical standards.

IDF suspends reserve battalion after detaining CNN crew in West Bank
world12 days ago

IDF suspends reserve battalion after detaining CNN crew in West Bank

Israel’s top general suspended all operational activity of a reserve Netzah Yehuda battalion after its troops detained and assaulted CNN’s team in the West Bank village of Tayasir, including a chokehold on photojournalist Cyril Theophilos and damage to his camera. The battalion will be withdrawn from the West Bank and reassigned to training while a review and disciplinary steps proceed, with further actions planned against individuals. The move, announced about 48 hours after CNN’s report, underscores growing concerns about settler violence and the IDF’s response.

Robinson acknowledges lying about CNN report in 2024 campaign
politics21 days ago

Robinson acknowledges lying about CNN report in 2024 campaign

Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson admitted on a podcast that he lied about CNN’s 2024 KFile report linking him to inflammatory posts on a pornography site; he had previously denied the story and sued CNN. He said his deception was to protect others, including President Trump, and noted there may be some truth to parts of the report. He also reflected that changing his campaign team might have altered the outcome of the 2024 gubernatorial race and spoke about his past pornography obsession and its impact on his life.

CNN Defends Its Reporting as Hegseth Attacks Iran Coverage
media28 days ago

CNN Defends Its Reporting as Hegseth Attacks Iran Coverage

CNN CEO Mark Thompson defended the network's reporting against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's criticisms during a Pentagon briefing on Iran, insisting CNN stands by its journalism and won't be intimidated by political threats, while Hegseth called a CNN report about the Strait of Hormuz 'patently ridiculous' and even urged leadership changes at the network.

Hegseth Pushes Ellison-CNN Takeover, Sparking Media-Influence Debate
politics28 days ago

Hegseth Pushes Ellison-CNN Takeover, Sparking Media-Influence Debate

At a Friday briefing, Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth derided what he called 'fake' news about the Iran war and openly urged David Ellison—son of billionaire Trump donor Larry Ellison—to take over CNN, a move tied to Ellison’s Paramount Skydance bid for CNN’s parent company. The remarks come amid ongoing controversy over media coverage of the war and a broader push that critics say could increase state-media influence, especially as transparency and access debates continue.

Trump predicts Cuba’s collapse, hints Rubio posting in CNN interview
politics1 month ago

Trump predicts Cuba’s collapse, hints Rubio posting in CNN interview

In a CNN phone interview, President Trump said Cuba “is gonna fall pretty soon,” suggesting a regime collapse and joking that he’ll deploy Marco Rubio to Havana to see how it plays out, while noting Iran remains the administration’s current priority. He claimed Cuba has “fallen into my lap” after 50 years and warned that actions could be taken “all at the same time,” but cautioned against moving too fast to avoid “bad things.”

Paramount chief vows CNN independence as merger moves forward
business1 month ago

Paramount chief vows CNN independence as merger moves forward

Paramount CEO David Ellison told CNBC that CNN’s editorial independence will be maintained as Paramount seeks regulatory approval for its Warner Bros. Discovery deal, emphasizing the importance of truth and press independence while the company pursues a streaming‑driven growth path. He did not address a CNN‑CBS News merger, but framed CNN and CBS News as deserving autonomous operation amid the broader industry shift to streaming.