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Ellison Seeks to Keep CNN's Thompson, Without Weiss Oversight, After Merger
David Ellison is negotiating to retain CNN chief executive Mark Thompson when the two networks' parent companies merge. The arrangement would keep Thompson free of oversight from Bari Weiss, CBS's editor in chief, at least for now.
Trial Opens for Former 'Scrubs' Producer Eric Weinberg on 20+ Sex Assault Charges
Eric Weinberg, who worked as a producer or screenwriter on more than 90 episodes of "Scrubs," is charged with luring several women to his Los Angeles home and sexually abusing them. His trial has now begun.
US Tells Europe to Ready Fuel Supplies as Trump Threatens Diesel Export Ban
President Trump has threatened to ban US diesel exports to ease domestic prices ahead of the November elections. The US has advised European countries to prepare their fuel supplies in response.
Spain-China Rapprochement Draws Anger From Many in the EU
Spain and China are growing closer amid global turmoil, a move that has irritated many in the European Union. BBC notes the pairing is not the only unlikely alliance forming in the current climate.
Congress Departs After Doomed Votes as Republicans Brace for Midterm Losses
Republicans scheduled a series of votes certain to fail in their final hours, hoping to cast Democrats as obstructionists. Some in the party acknowledged that Republicans themselves were more likely to be punished by voters.
Investigators Seek Motive for FlyDubai Cockpit Attack by Co-Pilot
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot who attacked the pilot had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination." He did not elaborate, and investigators are still working to establish a motive.
Newsom Vetoes Two Bills Barring Federal Immigration Agents From State Employment
Days after signing a package of bills pushing back on federal immigration enforcement, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two measures from Los Angeles lawmakers. The bills would have targeted public employment for federal agents.
Putin Says Russia Ready to Use Every Weapon to Defend Kaliningrad
The Russian leader warned the West that Moscow would use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad. He insisted Russia is "not threatening anyone" and is only responding to statements by Western leaders.
Self-Inflicted Mistakes Cost Nike Its Dominance in Sportswear
BBC examines how a series of self-inflicted errors in recent years have hurt the world's biggest sportswear brand.
PM Warned Rosebank Oil Field Could Breach West Bank Sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski have raised concerns about the Rosebank oil field's ties to an Israeli firm. They warned the prime minister that the project could violate sanctions related to the West Bank.
Lyft Pays $272.5M to Settle 2020 Driver Classification Lawsuit
Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million to resolve a lawsuit dating to 2020 over how it classified its drivers. The case was filed when the status of gig workers as contractors was still unsettled. Drivers are now broadly classified as contractors, and the settlement clears up the lingering dispute.
OpenAI Parts Ways With Three Safety Researchers Over Mishandled Information, WSJ Reports
OpenAI has cut ties with three safety researchers after an internal investigation concluded they mishandled sensitive company information, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Judge Dismisses Chegg and Penske Antitrust Suits Against Google's AI Search
A federal judge dismissed lawsuits filed in 2025 by Chegg and Penske Media accusing Google of antitrust violations through products like AI Overviews, which publishers say have reduced their site traffic. US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google's conduct is not illegal under antitrust law. The decision is a setback for publishers concerned about the impact of AI search.
Micron and Samsung Execs Expect Memory Shortage to Last Through 2028
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra told investors that demand for the company's memory will exceed supply for at least the next couple of years, and Samsung executives made similar comments. Micron no longer sells consumer RAM, so his remarks concern high-bandwidth memory for AI and server DRAM. The tight supply could still have implications for consumer devices.
Apple Reportedly Developing Smart Home Camera That Sends Text Descriptions Instead of Video
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple is working on a security camera that gives users text descriptions of events rather than video footage. The camera would be part of a new Apple smart home ecosystem alongside a rumored home hub. Gurman said Apple is also building first-party and third-party home security products under a program called J450.
Android Central Lays Off Staff but Owner Future Says Site Will Continue
Android Central laid off its staff, with four of the six people listed on its staff page publicly announcing their departures. Owner Future confirmed to The Verge that the Android-focused blog will continue publishing despite the cuts.
Mandiant Founder Kevin Mandia's Agent-Swarm Security Startup Armadin Raises $255.5M
Armadin, a new startup from Mandiant founder Kevin Mandia, raised $255.5 million at a $2.5 billion valuation. The company uses swarms of AI agents to test and protect enterprise systems.
Google Says Starship Would Need Roughly 1,800 Launches Before Space Data Centers Are Viable
Google has launched its first advanced chip into orbit as a step toward building data centers in space. The company estimates that SpaceX's Starship would need to launch roughly 1,800 times before such data centers become feasible. The article's headline and URL cite different figures (1,800 and 1,600), so the exact number is unclear.
Paramount Backer Says Most of $6B Merger Savings Won't Come From Layoffs
Gerry Cardinale, Paramount board member and architect of the pending $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, said most of the promised $6 billion in cost savings will come from non-labor costs rather than job cuts. The company has pledged the savings to investors as part of the transaction.
Cardinale Says David Ellison's Closeness to Trump "Way Overstated"
Speaking at Bloomberg's Screentime conference in Los Angeles, Paramount investor and board member Gerry Cardinale dismissed the idea that CEO David Ellison is tight with Donald Trump. He said the perception has been "way overstated," regardless of where one sits on the political spectrum.
Warner Bros. Sends Cease-and-Desist Over Fox Nation's Chris Harrison Series "The Vow"
Warner Bros. claims Fox Nation's upcoming dating series *Chris Harrison's The Vow* infringes its copyright and trademarks for *The Bachelor*, according to a cease-and-desist letter reviewed by Deadline. Fox News Media rejects the claim. The show, set to debut in November, is hosted by Harrison, who fronted *The Bachelor* from 2002 to 2021.
Starz Channels Go Dark on Verizon FiOS Amid Carriage Dispute
Starz said all of its channels, Starz on Demand and the Starz app are no longer available to Verizon FiOS customers after the two sides failed to reach a distribution agreement. Starz had warned of the potential loss a day earlier, and Verizon has issued its own response to the blackout.
Ynon Kreiz Gets $31.5M Signing Bonus as Paramount Co-CEO
Former Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz, named Paramount co-CEO ahead of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, will receive a $31.5 million signing bonus and at least $35.1 million in annual total compensation by 2027, per an SEC filing. The 61-year-old signed an initial five-year contract and starts Oct. 5, one day before the roughly $111 billion merger is set to close. Variety reports the package is worth more than $46.5 million.
Walt Disney World Marks 55th Anniversary With Major Development Pipeline
Disney says Walt Disney World has more development underway now than at any point in its history. Since 2021, the resort has opened or refreshed more than 70 experiences. Upcoming projects include Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, and the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history.
Disney Reportedly Planning Larger Layoffs in Television Division Next
Disney let go of more employees this week as layoffs continue across the company this year. Reports indicate that the next round, expected to hit the television side of the business, will be significantly larger than this week's cuts. The possibility has been rumored for some time.
Briciola Brings Brazilian-Italian Cooking to Silver Lake's Former Spoon & Pork Space
A new Brazilian-Italian restaurant, Briciola, opened in mid-September on Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. Its name is Italian for "crumb," a nod to the small dining room. The menu infuses Italian dishes with Brazilian ingredients and techniques, and the restaurant grew out of the partnership between chef Matteo Di Nicola and Mattia Raimond.
Chef Kerline Ordeus Builds Community Through Haitian Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
Chef Kerline Ordeus runs cooking experiences in L.A. that share the Haitian recipes she grew up with. Through her Haitian Knockout Kitchen, she aims to create a sense of community and belonging for participants.