Forbes and Shook Research Suspend Rankings Amid Investigation of $6 Million Payment

The magazine, which is reviewing a payment from the founder of Shook Research to its former top editor, also canceled a summit in Las Vegas scheduled for October.

Research Firm?s Founder Explains $6 Million Payment to Fired Forbes Editor

RJ Shook of Shook Research said he paid Randall Lane, the former top editor at Forbes, for ?services and guidance? in partnering with Forbes and later selling his research firm.

Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Want You to Watch Everything From One App: Theirs

YouTube is racing to catch up to Amazon, which already offers users the chance to subscribe to services like HBO Max from within its app. Netflix is increasingly open to the idea, too.

Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams, and Riches, Fade Away

Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.

Universal?s New Coaster Is a Scream. That?s the Problem.

The Hollywood theme park built a ?whisper quiet? ride to avoid angering nearby neighbors. They didn?t fully account for the enthusiasm of the riders.

Prince Harry, Elton John and Others Told to Pay Daily Mail Publisher $13 Million

Harry and six other high-profile figures lost a privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers. They may eventually have to pay more than twice the initial sum, a judge said.

Seattle Times Columnist Resigns After Paper Scrapped Trans Sports Column

Matt Calkins, a longtime sports columnist, said editors had refused to publish a column about transgender athletes in women?s competitions.

The New York Times Loses Defamation Lawsuit in Alabama

A 2023 article incorrectly reported that a University of Alabama basketball player was at the scene of a deadly shooting. A jury awarded $9.25 million in damages.

Lloyd Robertson, Unflappable Canadian Broadcaster, Dies at 92

His 41 years as a national television news anchor surpassed the tenures of Walter Cronkite and Tom Brokaw.

Columnist Ross Barkan Apologizes Amid Plagiarism Scandal

Mr. Barkan, who has written for New York magazine and The New York Times, said he had ?never intended to crib from anyone?s work.?

ABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses

The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights.

AI Slop Is Everywhere. Spotify, LinkedIn and Others Have Had Enough.

Spotify, LinkedIn and others are trying to dig out of a digital sewage heap full of low-quality content made with artificial intelligence.

The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask

Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran?s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.

Ian Frazier Wrote ?Coyote v. Acme? in 1990. Now It?s a Movie.

With ?Coyote vs. Acme,? Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.

David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal

Mr. Ellison told Paramount executives that he was considering pulling the company out of California amid a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.

Ari Emanuel?s Company to Acquire 7 Broadway Theaters and 10 in the West End

The purchase of ATG Entertainment, which operates dozens of venues worldwide, will require regulatory approval.

How Small, Independent Newspapers Are Still Finding Readers

In a world of failing newspapers, free weeklies like The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y., are still finding readers. All it takes is owners who do absolutely everything.

Can Netflix Save a Summer Slump With a Stunt on Sunset Boulevard?

The streaming giant, still looking for this year?s blockbuster, paid an actor to spend three days inside a billboard in Los Angeles to promote an upcoming film.

Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller?s Strange CNN Interview

In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.

The New York Times?s Revenue Rises 11% as Costs Increase

The company said it added 280,000 digital subscribers in the second quarter, fewer than the previous quarter.

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