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ABC inboxes flooded with fan abuse after Kim Williams’ criticism of Joe Rogan

ABC chair’s comments that ‘people like Mr Rogan prey on vulnerabilities’ sparks furious response. Plus: lean times for awards ceremonies

The Guardian - AU

Elon Musk’s team-up with Donald Trump is different to how media barons operated in the past. Here’s why

Elon Musk’s regular posts of strong support for president-elect Donald Trump on his social media platform X and his expected role within the new US administration present a rolling live case study on the role of social media within public and political debate.

The Conversation

Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020

Attorneys for Fox Corp. are asking a Delaware judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to hold current and former company officials personally liable for the financial fallout from Fox News reports regarding alleged vote rigging in the 2020 election

The Independent UK

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Murdoch family retains majority control of News Corp after shareholder vote

Activist investor Starboard Value had challenged ownership structure, as Murdoch family controls 41% of company votes

The Guardian - US

‘Trump’s network’: Fox News is riding high after election night blowout

With one of its hosts to lead the US military, the Trump-boosting news channel is looking forward to the next four years

The Guardian - US

In Trump’s clique, tech bros have usurped the Murdochs. Will that change?

As billionaire oligarchs have lined up to tip their hat to the godfather-elect, one name has been conspicuously missing: the Murdoch princeling Lachlan.

Crikey

The hunting of the elites: How right-wingers created the class they rail against

Who are the ‘elites’ defeated by Trump? Try to get to grips with this trope of right-wing commentary, and it vanishes like smoke.

Crikey

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Trump returns to Truth Social with first post since winning presidential election – and he isn’t holding back

Trump had been unusually silent on his social media platform since the election results rolled in

The Independent UK

Election night on Fox News: hosts laud Trump as ‘phoenix from the ashes’

As results rolled in, Bret Baier and his conservative colleagues reflected on ‘the greatest comeback in history’

The Guardian - US

After the collapse of civil courage

The collapse of civil courage in the Trump era is a historical parallel to Nazi Germany

Salon

Trump may become president again – but he’s already a useful idiot to the mega rich

They make nice with him when it suits, ridicule him when he’s not listening. Their lives are money and gossip – with him they get both, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

What is the history of newspaper endorsements and can they swing elections?

The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times are at the centre of a heated debate about endorsement and press freedom.

Al Jazeera

OPINION - The perilous position of the Brit in charge at the Washington Post

Damned if he comes out for Harris, damned if he doesn’t. There’s nothing wrong with being neutral in an election but Will Lewis left it too late

Evening Standard

The BBC has rehabilitated Michael Gove from Brexit hysteric into genial radio jock

In handing him his own series, the corporation is relaunching yet another failed politician

The Guardian - UK

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From Rupert Murdoch to Thom Yorke: the growing backlash to AI

Media mogul and leading artists join fight to stop tech firms using creative works for free as training data

Kiplinger

Murdochs' Dispute Highlights Benefits of Trusts in Nevada

As Murdoch family members clash over who will control voting shares in the Fox media empire, the court proceedings, in Nevada, are private.

Salon

Trump begs Murdoch to cut Fox Harris ads

The ex-president admitted the News Corp boss might not be "thrilled" about his publicizing their upcoming meeting

Crikey

Abbott turfed out of trade gig, News Corp finally calls Crikey back, and Murdoch scratched from endowment

Plus Dutton’s dining mate, and Harrison.ai is apparently fine by the NSW government.

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The Guardian - US

What does JD Vance really believe?

Vance’s great skill is advancement through mimicry – with Trump as his ultimate model

The Independent UK

The making of 'The Apprentice,' in their words

Few movies this year have made as many headlines as “The Apprentice.”

The Independent UK

Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan on 'The Apprentice': 'We're way out on a limb'

Even in an election year, most seem to agree on one aspect about Ali Abbasi’s much-debated Donald Trump film “The Apprentice”: Sebastian Stan is a remarkably good Trump and Jeremy Strong is chillingly riveting as the New York power broker Roy Cohn

The Guardian - UK

Telegraph takeover: ‘concern’ in newsroom over Dovid Efune talks

New York Sun owner’s hardline stance about Middle East prompts fears over editorial independence

Fortune

The billionaire Murdoch heirs are battling for the future of Fox News and their lucrative media empire in a Succession-style court drama

“‘King Lear’ is the greatest example in the English language of how not to do estate planning. This kind of reminds me of that.”

Crikey

Iran begins attack on Israel

Iran has launched missiles at Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, and the first (and only) US vice presidential debate is today.

Crikey

Another year, another mountain of cash for the Murdochs and their friends

Rupert’s Fox Corp executive pay came in at a staggering US$21.2 million. And he wasn’t even the biggest winner.

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