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4:15 PM ET, October 9, 2025

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Alex Woodward / The Independent:
A federal judge in Illinois temporarily blocks federal officers from using riot control weapons or other force against members of the press and others  —  Judges across US consider lawsuits to block National Guard from supporting Homeland Security in Dem-led states and cities
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Mary Randolph / Local News Initiative:
The CEO of the Illinois Press Association says he has resigned after his board told him to pull out of a lawsuit supporting Chicago-area journalists  —  The CEO of the Illinois Press Association, who had joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration for actions toward journalists outside …
Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Megyn Kelly will spearhead her own channel on SiriusXM as part of a multiyear deal, starting November 4; she is currently on Sirius' Triumph channel  —  Megyn Kelly led one show at a time on the schedule of Fox News Channel and, subsequently, NBC.  Soon, she's going to spearhead many at SiriusXM.
Bloomberg:
Adam Mosseri says Instagram is exploring building a TV app as part of a deeper push into video but isn't interested in licensing live sports or other content  —  Instagram is exploring building a dedicated TV app as part of a deeper push into video, a move that could get Instagram videos …
BBC:
Sources: UEFA's next soccer broadcast rights sale could fetch £4.3B per year, up from £2.9B per year in the 2024 deal, as it targets streaming platforms  —  Europe's top clubs could cash in on streaming rights as Uefa looks to raise over £4bn per year from its next TV deals.
Jake Kanter / Deadline:
Tim Westwood, a BBC radio presenter for nearly 20 years before leaving in 2013, is charged with rape and sexual assault related to events between 1983 and 2016  —  Tim Westwood, the radio presenter who worked at the BBC for nearly 20 years, has been charged with rape and sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police.
Scott Roxborough / The Hollywood Reporter:
Fremantle names James Duffen as CEO of its “AI native” Imaginae Studios, launched in April; Duffen is managing director of investment group Aurelius Advisers  —  James Duffen, who joins Fremantle from investment group Aurelius Advisers, will take over as CEO of the new …
Discussion: TVNewsCheck
Mrinmay Dey / Reuters:
Sources: Disney has opted out of having its IP appear in OpenAI's Sora app; CAA says OpenAI is exposing artists to “significant risk” with Sora  —  Hollywood's premier talent agency, Creative Artists Agency, said on Thursday OpenAI is exposing artists to “significant risk” through its new AI video-generating tool Sora.
Axios:
Memo: People Inc., formerly called Dotdash Meredith and holding 40+ digital and print lifestyle brands, is laying off 6% of its workforce, or 226 people  —  While days like these are tough, we are confident in People Inc.'s future and focused on our plans," Vogel said in the staff memo, noting the cuts will impact various departments.
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Netflix is making its video games available on smart TVs and streaming devices like Roku for the first time, with phones serving as controllers
CNN:
The Pentagon Press Association formally objects to new US Defense Department rules “that appear designed to stifle a free press” and “further isolate reporters”
 

 
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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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