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The New York Times reports that Hayden Panettiere's private security received clear instructions to keep her ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson away from her during her book tour, including at the Union Square Barnes & Noble stop.
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine tell the New York Times they’re pro-AI in music creation, with Iovine noting that AI firms have poor communication but overall support for AI’s role, while Dre argues that opposition mirrors past resistance to drum machines and synths and that AI will enhance creativity despite some crappy music being inevitable.
Netflix executives reportedly discussed integrating third-party streaming services, notably Peacock and Fox One, into the Netflix app, though it’s unclear whether users would subscribe to those services or merely access their content. This would be a major shift from Netflix’s bundling approach, and there’s no imminently planned deal, even as the company tests partnerships in France with TF1; YouTube is set to include Peacock in its Premium tier next year.
An Alabama jury awarded former Alabama men’s basketball player Kai Spears $9.25 million in damages after finding The New York Times defamed him by reporting he was a passenger in the car involved in a fatal January 2023 shooting; the Times later published an editor’s note and correction, and it was later revealed the person in the car was a team manager, not Spears. The nine-day trial concluded with the verdict, and the Times said it disagreed with the decision and may pursue legal options.
An Alabama jury awarded former Alabama basketball walk-on Kai Spears $9.25 million after finding The New York Times defamed him by inaccurately tying him to the scene of a fatal Tuscaloosa shooting; the Times issued a correction and editor’s note, and the case highlighted questions about anonymous sourcing and verification in reporting.
A veteran New York Times photographer, Doug Mills, says he unknowingly captured a staged moment when Trump exited Air Force One in the UK after a covert transfer from a catering-truck decoy during a NATO trip; Mills only learned the truth later, noting the move was kept secret for security.
Florida AG James Uthmeier is demanding internal records from The New York Times to evaluate how the paper reviews stories and informs board decisions, arguing that editorial lapses could harm investors in the Florida Retirement System which holds NYT shares; The Times says the move is an attempt to chill First Amendment journalism, while the inquiry cites examples including Nicholas Kristof’s columns as part of its focus on editorial governance and shareholder risk.
Trump boasted on Truth Social about 'great poll numbers' without naming the poll, while NYT polling shows his approval around 38% and disapproval near 59%, marking a new second-term low in net approval per Nate Silver; analysts say the economy and the Iran war have contributed to the decline.
The New York Times reported Q2 revenue of $762.5 million, up 11.2% year over year, driven by 280,000 digital-only subscribers taking total to 13.35 million. Digital-only subscription revenue rose 16.4% to $407.9 million and digital advertising climbed 20.7% to $114 million, while print subs declined to 550,000. Adjusted operating profit rose 16.1% to $155.3 million amid a 10% rise in operating costs. The company guided Q3 digital-subscription revenue growth of 12–15% and digital ad revenue growth in the mid-to-high teens; shares fell over 15% after the results.
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings sparked online controversy by joking that he had “express permission from the trans community” to continue playing NYT games amid calls to boycott the Times’ products. Trans activists criticized the remark as trivializing their concerns, prompting pushback online and sparking a broader discussion about NYT coverage of transgender issues and boycott culture. Jennings doubled down with follow-ups that some readers found dismissive, while others noted his past support for transgender rights.
India on Friday urged the international community to scrutinise Pakistan’s crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), accusing Islamabad of using “ruthless force” that has left about 40 civilians dead, while noting admissions that militants trained by Pakistan to target India have turned their guns inward. Delhi reaffirmed that the entire Jammu and Kashmir region is an integral part of India, and called for accountability from Pakistan, even as it highlighted a row over a New York Times headline describing PoK.
The New York Times' reporting on Trump's refurbished jet—nicknamed the 'bribe plane'—shows it lacked crucial security and operational features (no lower-level exit, weaker backup power, no advanced antimissile system) and would have taken years to retrofit to the standard Air Force One; taxpayers spent hundreds of millions with little transparency. The administration's subpoenas of Times reporters and Google were withdrawn after a judge threatened to quash them, underscoring tensions between national security investigations and press freedom as coverage continues.
Peter Baker, NYT's chief White House correspondent, urged the White House Correspondents' Association to rethink its annual dinner after Trump roasted the press at Friday's redo, arguing the event does not advance press freedom or the defense of the First Amendment; the Times has long avoided attending except for prize winners, a stance the episode reignited.
The Justice Department sought subpoenas for several New York Times reporters over coverage of a Qatar-donated Boeing 747 tied to Trump’s security concerns, but a Manhattan judge grilled the government on missteps in serving them, warned of sanctions, and suggested the subpoenas could be withdrawn or quashed as the national-security leak investigation continues.
The New York Times reports the Pentagon removed four U.S. service members from its Iran casualty tally after determining they died after Trump’s ceasefire declaration, reducing totals from 18 to 14; Pentagon officials attributed the change to temporary data anomalies, while Trump continued citing the higher figure and critics argued the administration has been opaque about war casualties.