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9:05 PM ET, March 18, 2025

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Nectar Gan / CNN:
Chinese nationalists and state media praise Trump's decision to dismantle VOA, RFA, and other US-funded media outlets that broadcast to authoritarian regimes  —  Hong Kong CNN —  One nationalist influencer called it “truly gratifying.”  Another said he was laughing his head off.
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Freedom of the Press Foundation:
Wired says it plans to drop paywalls for articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act  —  The news business isn't just any business — it serves a vital role in our democracy, recognized by the First Amendment.  But media outlets can't serve that role if they're bankrupt.
Ted Johnson / Deadline:
Democratic FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks plans to step down in spring 2025; President Biden had renominated Starks in 2023 for a new term that ends in 2027  —  Geoffrey Starks, one of two Democrats on the Federal Communications Commission, said that he will step down this spring.
Sara Fischer / Axios:
Memo: Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing plans to step down from his role as co-CEO to focus on creative projects for the company  —  Jeremy Boreing, co-founder of the Daily Wire, is stepping down from his role as co-CEO to focus on creative projects for the company, he told staff in a memo obtained by Axios on Tuesday.
Hannah Miller / Bloomberg:
How NYT Cooking changed in the TikTok era, with an app, website, YouTube channel, and newsletter, focused on home chefs with fewer skills in the kitchen  —  After launching 10 years ago, NYT Cooking has succeeded in a crowded field with its blend of sleek videos, massive recipe catalog and an active community of home chefs.
Luke Bouma / Cord Cutters News:
Peacock launches in-market streaming of the NBC Sports Regional Networks as add-on subscriptions for Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers  —  Peacock took a major leap forward in its sports streaming offerings on March 18, 2025, launching in-market add-on subscriptions for NBC Sports Regional Networks.
 
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RIAA: US paid music streaming subscriptions hit 100M in 2024; streaming revenue grew 4% YoY to $14.9B; revenue from ad-supported services fell 2% to $1.8B
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
In an open letter to the OSTP, Ben Stiller and 400+ Hollywood creatives urge President Trump to not let Google, OpenAI, and others “exploit” copyrighted works
Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
The Telegraph apologizes and pays “substantial” damages to tech entrepreneur Zia Chishti over sexual misconduct allegations in articles between 2021 and 2023
Scharon Harding / Ars Technica:
Some owners of smart TVs and streaming sticks with Roku OS report seeing autoplaying video ads before they can use the home screen; Roku says it is just a test
 

 
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Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg:
Sources: Meta is considering deep budget cuts to its metaverse efforts in 2026, potentially as high as 30% and most likely including layoffs as early as January

Kif Leswing / CNBC:
Apple says general counsel Kate Adams and policy chief Lisa Jackson will retire, and Jennifer Newstead, Meta's former chief legal officer, will replace Adams

Will Oremus / Washington Post:
Two studies suggest AI chatbots can shift political views more effectively than TV campaign ads, especially by presenting many claims, regardless of accuracy
 
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