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The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Vid… @nytimes.com.web.brid.gy · Sep 8

Murdochs Reach Deal to Resolve Succession Fight

Lachlan Murdoch will take control of a new family trust in a deal worth $3.3 billion, ensuring that his father’s media empire will retain its conservative slant.

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Katie Robertson @katierobertson.bsky.social · Jun 10

SCOOP: Vanity Fair names Vogue’s Mark Guiducci as its next top editor  www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/b...

Vanity Fair Names Mark Guiducci as Its Top Editor

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Jonah Bromwich @jonesieman.bsky.social · May 28

My book, "Dragon on Centre Street," is out this week! The book focuses on Donald Trump’s criminal trial but it’s also about the way that our institutions have failed to keep up with the 21st century. I hope you’ll buy it and read it!

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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · Apr 16

Matt Murray is trying to rally the troops: From an internal Slack message — "It is 9 a.m. at The Washington Post. Traffic and output have been down, and according to our internal budgeting tool, we have a scant 29 stories scheduled for today."

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Katie Robertson @katierobertson.bsky.social · Apr 12

"You could cosplay a 1990s or aughts E.I.C. for a hot minute in your mind. But then for talented editors, reality sets in," said Janice Min

We talked to editors about the Vanity Fair gig: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/b... w/ @jessicatesta.bsky.social

Who Wants to Run Vanity Fair? Everyone? Anyone?

Radhika Jones is stepping down as editor in chief, and the search for her replacement has begun. But as the magazine industry has contracted, many of the more decadent parts of the job are long gone.

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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · Mar 20

scoop: Len Downie, Ben Bradlee's successor at The Washington Post, and Bob Kaiser, a former Post managing editor, sent Jeff Bezos an email in February asking him to cut ties with Will Lewis, its chief executive. w/ @katie_robertson
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Washington Post Alumni Urged Jeff Bezos to Replace CEO Will Lewis

An emailed message underscores a divide between the chief executive, Will Lewis, and the people who helped build The Post into a force in American journalism.

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Katie Robertson @katierobertson.bsky.social · Mar 3

NEW: At a celebration of legendary former Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham last night, there were some notable absentees: Jeff Bezos, the Post's CEO Will Lewis, and its top editor Matt Murray www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/b...

Inside a Celebration of the Washington Post’s Katharine Graham

A premiere for a documentary about the longtime publisher of The Washington Post had people talking about changes at the paper, and in Washington.

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David Enrich @davidenrich.bsky.social · Feb 7

Trump megadonor Steve Wynn has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to overturn the landmark 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, which protects the media's ability to aggressively cover public officials. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · Jan 31

NEW: Paramount is in settlement talks with Trump over his ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit

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Paramount in Settlement Talks With Trump Over ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit

A settlement, if reached, would be an extraordinary concession by a major U.S. media company to a sitting president.

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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · Jan 31

scoop: Forbes is laying off less than 5% of its workforce, per a person familiar with the matter

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David Enrich @davidenrich.bsky.social · Jan 13

NEW: Media outlets are rushing to prepare for govt subpoenas and investigations under the Trump admin. Protective steps include:
• Switching to encrypted communications
• Conducting internal audits
• Increasing libel insurance
By me & @katierobertson.bsky.social 🎁 🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/b...

News Outlets Batten Down the Hatches for Trump’s Return

Media organizations are taking unusual steps to prepare for what they fear will be a legal and political onslaught from the new administration.

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Katie Robertson @katierobertson.bsky.social · Dec 12

Scoop: Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong killed an editorial that was critical of Trump's Cabinet picks, weeks after he blocked a planned endorsement of Kamala Harris by the LAT editorial board www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/b...

Los Angeles Times Owner Wades Deeper Into Opinion Section

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s public comments and actions, including recently blocking an editorial weighing in on President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks, have concerned many staff members.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Dec 2

Hi! We compiled a list of our journalists in our starter pack here:
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You can also add them to your feed here: bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · Nov 18

News: The Associated Press is cutting staff through buyouts. Per a note from the AP News Guild, the AP is approaching 121 eligible employees with this offer

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