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10:25 AM ET, August 20, 2025

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Jeremy Barr / Washington Post:
Newly unredacted documents in the Smartmatic-Fox News defamation case show former host Jeanine Pirro, now a US attorney, bragging about aiding Trump and the GOP  —  The former Fox host complained of “CENSORSHIP” by Fox over her coverage of the 2020 election, according to newly unredacted documents in the Smartmatic defamation case.
Alice Brooker / Press Gazette:
US newsletter publisher The Flyover now has 25 staff, 2.5M subscribers, nine state-specific daily editions, and one national edition, after its 2023 launch  —  A US-based email-first news publication now has 25 full-time staff after targeting a gap in the market for state-level coverage.
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Yahoo Sports launches a free, ad-supported streaming TV channel called Yahoo Sports Network, featuring original programming covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, and more  —  ESPN and Fox aren't the only media companies trying to reach an emerging generation of sports fans who are more at home in digital realms then they are traditional ones.
Catherine Perloff / The Information:
Sources: publishers are considering moving from flat-fee AI content licensing deals with companies to usage-based deals; Perplexity is developing such a model  —  Signs that OpenAI and other artificial intelligence firms are generating ever-increasing revenues are getting attention …
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Tom McArthur / BBC:
Kick says it is “urgently reviewing” the circumstances around the death of a French livestreamer subjected to violence and sleep deprivation during streams  —  An investigation has been launched into the death of a French streamer known for extreme challenges.
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor / The Athletic:
Germany's Bundesliga awards part of its UK live broadcasting rights to a YouTube content creator, Mark Goldbridge, a first for a major European soccer league  —  The Bundesliga has become the first major European football league to award part of its live broadcasting rights in the United Kingdom …
Claire Atkinson / The Media Mix:
A look at Swerve Sports, a FAST TV channel for women's sports launched by veteran TV executive Christy Tanner, as FAST TV grows despite data challenges  —  Christy Tanner is ready for a FAST fight to get more data from the platforms and put women's sport on the map.  Plus streaming is almost half of all viewing now.
Discussion: nScreenMedia
Nicole Acevedo / NBC News:
A researcher found 88 TikTok accounts that used AI-generated versions of Jorge Ramos and other Spanish-language journalists to spread misinformation for profit  —  The accounts point to the challenge of stopping or controlling the surge in fake images and misinformation targeting Spanish speakers in the U.S. as AI technology advances.
Matthew Keys / TheDesk.net:
Sling TV launches Sling Select, a smaller bundle with Fox News, FX, and FS1, for $20/month in some places and rising to $25-$30/month with ABC, Fox, and NBC  —  Sling TV has added a new low-cost option to its streaming lineup with the launch of Sling Select, a smaller television package …
Sara Merican / Deadline:
Chinese media conglomerate COL launches a global content distribution division, offering over 1,000 microdramas in both English and Chinese  —  Chinese media conglomerate COL today announced the launch of its global content distribution division, seeking to become the world's largest reseller of micro-dramas.
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Steve Holland / Reuters:
The White House launches an official TikTok account, aiming to communicate President Trump's messages; the first video shows Trump declaring “I am your voice”
Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Matt and Ross Duffer officially sign a four-year exclusive deal with Paramount for theatrical films, TV, and streaming projects, starting in April 2026
Sara Fischer / Axios:
The Spectator, which launched a US print edition in 2019, plans to double its print output in the US to 24 issues annually as part of a relaunch this fall
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Hilke Schellmann / Columbia Journalism Review:
Testing AI tools for journalism work: LLMs worked well for short summaries but poorly for long ones, and scientific research tools lacked depth and consistency
Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Meta rolls out AI-powered voice translations for creators on Facebook and Instagram globally, supporting English-Spanish translations with lip syncing
Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
Google will pay $30M to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it violated kids' privacy on YouTube by collecting data without parental consent for targeted ads
 

 
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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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