Scott Pelley, a "60 Minutes" correspondent, was fired from CBS following a contentious staff meeting with the show's new executive producer.
HABERAICBS fired '60 Minutes' executive producer Scott Pelley, who alleges new leadership is pushing for political bias and censorship. This comes amid a broader shift at CBS News following its acquisition by the Ellison family, whose business interests are intertwined with President Trump's administration.
HABERAICBS has decided to stop enforcing copyright claims on Stephen Colbert's mock public access show "Only In Monroe," which went viral after his "Late Show" cancellation. Initially issuing takedown notices, CBS stated they would waive enforcement pending further review.
HABERAIConcerns are rising as AI-generated stories are suspected of winning the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The magazine Granta and the Commonwealth Foundation are investigating allegations that Jamir Nazir's "The Serpent in the Grove" may be AI-written, highlighting the difficulty in detecting AI plagiarism and the ethical questions surrounding AI use in creative writing.
HABERAINPR is restructuring its newsroom, offering buyouts to about 300 employees and potentially laying off journalists due to an $8 million budget gap caused by the loss of federal subsidies. The network aims to adapt to changing audience habits and a digital environment impacted by AI.
HABERAINew York magazine is reviewing writer Ross Barkan's past work after accusations of plagiarism. Barkan allegedly copied passages from other publications, including The Washington Post, The Intercept, and Compact Magazine. He defended his actions by citing hyperlinks and author attributions.
HABERAIReporters Without Borders released its 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with Norway continuing its decade-long run at the top. Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Estonia join Norway in the top 10, making the Nordic region the only green (freest) area on the global map. However, for the first time in the index's history, over half of world's countries fall into 'difficult' or 'very serious' categories, with average scores at their lowest in 25 years. The US fell seven spots to 64th place, behind Ukraine, Namibia, and Costa Rica, with RSF citing President Trump's 'systematic weaponisation of state institutions' against journalists.
