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Fox News
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
CBS News taps Tanya Simon as new '60 Minutes' executive producer following Trump-Paramount settlement
NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! CBS News announced that Tanya Simon will serve as the new executive producer of "60 Minutes" after filling the role on an interim basis following the resignation of her predecessor. Simon, a 25-year veteran of "60 Minutes" and daughter of the late famed CBS News correspondent Bob Simon, is only the show's fourth executive producer in its decades-long history and the first woman in the role. "Tanya Simon understands what makes 60 MINUTES tick. She is an innovative leader, an exceptional producer and someone who knows how to inspire people," CBS News President and executive editor Tom Cibrowski said in a press release on Thursday. "Tanya knows that the success of today's 60 MINUTES depends on delivering a weekly mix of the most informative, impactful and entertaining stories and investigative journalism from around the world. This is the true essence and foundation of 60 MINUTES." "It is a privilege to lead 60 MINUTES and its formidable team of journalists," Simon said. "60 is in a class of its own, upholding a legacy of extraordinary and thought-provoking journalism for more than half a century. I'm deeply committed to this level of excellence and I look forward to delivering an exciting season of signature 60 stories that cover a wide range of subjects for a broad audience and engage viewers with their world." TOP '60 MINUTES' PRODUCER RESIGNS FROM SHOW, CITES LACK OF INDEPENDENCE Simon's appointment was widely embraced within the network, sources within CBS News tell Fox News Digital. Cibrowski's announcement during Thursday's 9 a.m. editorial call sparked lots of claps and excitement, according to one CBS News staffer who attended. A "60 Minutes" producer told Fox News Digital that Simon's appointment will lift clouds that have hovered over the newsroom in recent months. And while staffers still have their worries going forward, Simon serving as their leader in an official capacity is a "positive signal in terms of the future of '60 Minutes' being able to stay true to its founding principles." Simon was first tapped to lead "60 Minutes" in April following the resignation of Bill Owens, who claimed he could no longer maintain editorial independence from corporate honchos while CBS' parent company Paramount Global was in a months-long legal battle with President Donald Trump. '60 MINUTES' KAMALA HARRIS INTERVIEW AT THE CENTER OF TRUMP'S CBS LAWSUIT RECEIVES EMMY NOMINATION It was previously reported that Shari Redstone, Paramount's controlling shareholder, wanted to keep tabs on "60 Minutes" stories pertaining to the Trump administration as she aimed to settle Trump's lawsuit against CBS News in order to pave the way for Paramount's $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, which needs FCC approval. Trump and Paramount settled the lawsuit earlier this month. Trump had accused CBS News of election interference over its handling of the "60 Minutes" interview of then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the weeks leading up to the presidential election, specifically over how her comments to an answer were edited differently between the preview clip that aired on "Face the Nation," which was mocked on social media as "word salad," versus the cleaner portion of her response that aired during the primetime special. Owens stood by the edit and refused to offer an apology. '60 MINUTES' STAFF STAND BY KAMALA HARRIS INTERVIEW AT THE CENTER OF TRUMP'S MAJOR PARAMOUNT LAWSUIT While CBS News did not issue any statement of regret as part of Paramount's settlement with Trump, the network did adopt a new editorial policy that would require all raw transcripts of interviews with presidential candidates to be released. Regardless, Paramount's settlement sparked fierce condemnation among liberal critics who accuse the company of bending the knee to Trump. Tensions further escalated last week after CBS News announced it was canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in May 2026, something the network insisted was purely a financial decision.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC World Service and BBC Two announce Global Eye series
The BBC World Service is bringing its award-winning international journalism to UK audiences with Global Eye, a new weekly current affairs programme launching on BBC Two from Monday 8 September at 7pm. Global Eye will showcase stories from around the world, present forensic journalism from BBC Eye, the BBC World Service's critically acclaimed investigative unit, and feature reports from our global teams. From Mumbai to Seoul, Damascus and Abuja – audiences can expect to be transported worldwide with expert guides, as each programme will be anchored by an alternating roster of the BBC's global correspondents, including from across the BBC World Service's 43 language services. BBC Eye documentaries have delved into some of the most arresting issues on the planet: from international drug trafficking to extrajudicial killings, Africa's deadliest migration routes and extremist settlers in the West Bank. Jonathan Munro, Deputy CEO and Global Director, BBC News says: 'For the first time the BBC will host the brilliance of the BBC World Service in a dedicated peak time format for BBC Two. I'm thrilled that Global Eye will bring the breadth of BBC World Service journalism and the incredible work of our international teams to UK audiences. 'We're in a unique position, with journalists based around the world, to provide audiences with expertise and insight on-the-ground, from the communities we serve, alongside the very best investigative reporting.' Liz Gibbons, Executive Editor, Global Eye, says: 'BBC Eye has been incredibly popular with audiences internationally, and our investigations lead to tangible impacts, from legislative changes to arrests for wrongdoing, from raising awareness of issues to hearing new voices. 'BBC Eye has a well-established reputation for uncovering stories that have yet to be told, holding power to account and investigating injustice, and we're delighted to be bringing those stories to peak time on BBC Two.' BBC Eye and BBC Storyville's Life and Death in Gaza was the recipient of a BAFTA TV award in 2025, while both Gaza 101 and Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua were awarded by the Royal Television Society in 2024. Other investigations by BBC Eye have gone on to win the prestigious International Emmys and Peabody Awards. BBC News remains the most trusted news provider internationally and last year grew its global audience to reach 418 million people around the world each week Global Eye is executive produced by Vara Szajkowski. Global Eye will air weekly on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer at 7pm from Monday 8 September. CC2 Follow for more
Bloomberg
25-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
The Big Differences Between Stuxnet and the US Airstrikes in Iran
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ABC News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
ABC scoops Mid-Year Walkley Prizes including Young Australian Journalist of the Year
ABC journalist April McLennan has been named Young Australian Journalist of the Year and the ABC has won six awards overall at the Walkley Foundation's 2025 Mid-Year Media Prizes. Tasmanian-based McLennan also won the categories of Public Service Journalism and Coverage of Community & Regional Affairs. The judges said: 'April's body of work across two subjects – unwanted medical intervention in childbirth and the accusations against former Launceston mayor Danny Gibson – deservedly earned her recognition in two categories, making her a fitting winner of the Young Journalist of the Year award. 'Her work shows tenacity, dedication, strong investigative and research skills, and a laudable commitment to difficult public interest journalism.' The ABC News Breakfast team was awarded for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women for the special coverage 'Not Just a Number'. Lia Walsh won for Innovative Storytelling for her social media reports on the US election. Rudi Bremer, Teresa Tan and Daniel Browning from ABC Indigenous and ABC News Story Lab won the Arts Journalism & Arts Criticism Prize for 'Australia, according to Archie Moore'. ABC journalist/producer Jordan Fennell was awarded the Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism. The ABC won six awards and had 11 finalists in the Walkley Foundation's 2025 Mid-Year Media Prizes. Full list of ABC winners and finalists at the mid-year Walkley Media Prizes: John B Fairfax Family Young Australian Journalist of the Year April McLennan, ABC News & ABC Tasmania - WINNER Coverage of community and regional affairs Alistair Bates, ABC Pilbara, 'Remote Australians' Alistair Bates, ABC Pilbara, 'Remote Australians' April McLennan, ABC Tasmania (Launceston), 'Birth rights' – WINNER Innovative Storytelling Alex Lim, ABC News , 'The mullet is alive and well in AFL', 'A pattern set to failure', 'The Solar Rush' Alex Lim, , 'The mullet is alive and well in AFL', 'A pattern set to failure', 'The Solar Rush' Lia Walsh, ABC News TikTok and Instagram accounts, 'A Trump hater selling Trump merch', 'Has anyone checked on the Aussie expats?', 'Aussie journalist vs US frat party' - WINNER Visual storytelling Briana Fiore, ABC News , YouTube, ABC Instagram, 'Uncovering Widespread Abuse in the Massage Industry', 'Ex-Brethrens on Breaking Free', 'Inside Hosanna Excelsis' Public service journalism April McLennan, ABC News , 'Former Launceston mayor Danny Gibson accused of unwanted sexual advances, sexting theatre student' - WINNER Women's Leadership in Media Prize Ladies, We Need to Talk team, ABC Listen, 'Perimenopause: WTF is happening to our bodies?', 'Is egg freezing all it's cracked up to be?', 'PCOS: Infertility, beards and BS' Our Watch Award for Excellence in Reporting on Violence Against Women ABC News Breakfast team, ABC, 'Not Just a Number – ABC News Breakfast Special Coverage' - WINNER ABC News Breakfast team, ABC, 'Not Just a Number – ABC News Breakfast Special Coverage' - Fiona Pepper, All in the Mind , ABC Radio National; ABC News , 'Robyn was jailed for the murder of her husband. Now she works as a domestic violence consultant' Media Diversity Australia Prize Tahnee Jash & Stephanie Boltje, ABC News, ABC Tik Tok and Instagram, 'Eric Yunkaporta's family speak out after 'disgusting' viral TikTok trend' Arts Journalism & Arts Criticism Prize Rudi Bremer, Teresa Tan, Daniel Browning, ABC Indigenous and ABC News Story Lab, 'This is Australia, according to Archie Moore' - WINNER
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Former Channel Seven star Denham Hitchcock breaks his silence as he confirms shock move to Network Ten
Channel Seven 's Denham Hitchcock has officially jumped ship to Network Ten, becoming the third high-profile journalist to exit the network in a major shake-up of Australia's media landscape. The veteran reporter confirmed the news on Monday on Instagram, revealing he would be joining Ten's soon-to-be-launched investigative unit – and that the move had a personal twist. 'Well here we go. I've switched channels. But also in a way – I've come full circle,' Hitchcock began. 'I grew up watching my father on Channel Ten News every night. I had a bunk bed with Eyewitness News stickers all over it – and can still sing the theme song.' He added: 'So I'm delighted to start work here today – joining the network to help with its plans for the future.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He also shared a throwback photo of his father, veteran Ten journalist Kevin Hitchcock, sporting a classic 1980s moustache and captioned it with some amusing words: 'Not sure I could pull one of those off – but there's still time.' The move comes just days after The Australian reported that Hitchcock, along with 7News Sydney's Bill Hogan and award-winning former foreign correspondent Amelia Brace, had all resigned from Seven to join Ten. The trio are believed to have signed on to front a new current affairs program backed by Ten's head of news, Martin White. Brace and Hitchcock left Seven's Sydney newsroom within hours of quitting and began work at Ten on Monday. Hogan is expected to start in three weeks. The departures fuel speculation that Ten is preparing to launch a prime-time news magazine show to take on Nine's 60 Minutes, Seven's Spotlight, and ABC's Four Corners. Industry sources say the new program will focus on long-form investigative stories and is currently assembling what's been described as a 'crack team' of reporters and producers. A Ten spokesperson confirmed the shake-up to Daily Mail Australia, saying: 'Following the continued growth and success of our news brand, 10 News, we are investing in an investigative unit that will work on long-form stories.' For Hitchcock, the move comes just three months after returning to Seven following a break from TV journalism to live on a catamaran with his wife Mari and their young children. He had originally helped launch Spotlight in 2019 and led the network's coverage of major crime and current affairs stories, including last year's Who Killed Marea? documentary on Sky News. Despite his short return to Seven, Hitchcock appears ready to dive back into serious reporting at Ten – and has called on viewers to help feed him stories. 'To everyone who keeps sending me stories to look into – keep them coming. I read every message,' he wrote. Ten's new current affairs program is expected to launch later this year. Hitchcock departs only three months after having returned to Seven after a couple of years off living on a catamaran with his young family. 'I'm back. It's time to wash some of the salt out - and get back to what I do best,' he wrote on social media.
