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Disney CEO Bob Iger Said ‘Our Job is Not to Advance Any Kind of Agenda’ but Snow White’s $115 Million Loss and an FCC Investigation Might Signal a Turning Point

Disney, under CEO Bob Iger, is facing mounting financial and reputational pressure as box office flops like Snow White, political controversies, and a federal investigation into its DEI practices fuel investor concerns and challenge the company’s efforts to refocus on entertainment over ideology.

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FCC Chair Investigates Disney Over Potential Past and Present DEI Policies

Disney scaled back DEI policies this year. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr still opened an investigation.

Reason

The Switch 2 Pro Controller seemingly adds a headphone jack, and that's such a godsend I'm almost willing to forgive Nintendo for being 12 years behind PlayStation and Xbox

Another early detail arrives from an FCC filing

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Trump admin threatens to pull ABC’s broadcast license over Disney’s DEI practices

A probe into Disney is the latest in a series of efforts by the Trump administration to curb DEI practices

The Independent UK

Foreign Correspondents’ Club elections postponed indefinitely after ‘scuffle’ between candidates

The elections for the governing committee of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in Delhi, scheduled for Saturday, were indefinitely postponed following an “ugly” and “unsavoury” incident involving two candidates.

Newslaundry

Just a big toy – or key to the universe? Row over even Larger Hadron Collider

Ambitious project could soak up funding for subatomic physics for decades, say opponents

The Guardian - UK

US communications regulator investigates Disney over DEI practices

FCC chief Brendan Carr investigates The Walt Disney Company as Trump moves to eliminate all manner of DEI efforts across both public and private sectors.

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FCC to investigate Disney and ABC over potential violation in diversity practices

Federal Communications Commission says its DEI efforts may breach equal employment opportunity regulations

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court sounds skeptical of ending FCC program - Roll Call

A majority of the Supreme Court appeared reluctant Wednesday to wipe out a Federal Communications Commission program.

Roll Call

Supreme Court takes up $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural and low-income areas

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, in a new test of federal regulatory power

The Independent UK

US Commerce Secretary: Prioritize Starlink in Rural Areas, Satellite Internet Over Broadband

The US Commerce Secretary has recently encouraged leaders to use Starlink's satellite internet in rural areas instead of broadband.

International Business Times

Doge cuts allow Musk to cash in with SpaceX and Starlink contracts, ex-workers warn

Tech CEO accused of aiming to privatize space and satellite operations as federal agencies reportedly seek contracts

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court to weigh congressional power to delegate - Roll Call

The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in cases over how much power Congress can give to executive agencies.

Roll Call

‘Livid’ Rupert Murdoch reportedly ‘berated’ Wall Street Journal editor for article promoting former CNN reporter’s newsletter

Rupert Murdoch was apparently outraged that the newspaper he owns published a piece that touted the success of a newsletter recently launched by former CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy, a longtime critic of Murdoch and Fox News

The Independent UK

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Nintendo Switch Online could get GameCube games next, as part of Switch 2 upgrade

Online evidence has emerged to suggest Switch Online could expand again.

TechRadar

My dream Hasselblad camera is getting a sequel soon, according to new leaks – here are 5 upgrades I’m hoping for

New leaked pictures seemingly confirm a Hasselblad X2D 100C II is coming soon. How should it improve the model it's set to replace?

Reason

The FCC's Show Trial Against CBS Is a Political Power Play

The commission’s partisan “news distortion” probe is trampling the First Amendment to pressure the press.

The Independent UK

FCC chair sends letter to Google inquiring if YouTube TV ‘discriminates against faith-based programming’

Brendan Carr calls for briefing by Google amid ‘concerning allegations’ that ‘come at a time when American public discourse has experienced an unprecedented — and unacceptable—surge in censorship’

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The FCC is creating a security council to bolster US defenses against cyberattacks

‘Persistent’ threats are the target for the new FCC chair.

Fortune

FCC incoming chief questions whether YouTube TV discriminates against faith-based programming

“American public discourse has experienced an unprecedented surge in censorship.”

The Guardian - US

Can the free press be saved?

It will take a new movement of responsible readers and benefactors to protect independent media

Sports Illustrated

Outraged Fans Want Nick Saban Fined for Swearing on 'College GameDay' in FCC Complaints

A number of fans wrote the FCC to complain about Saban's NSFW commentary on ESPN.

TechRadar

A Nintendo Switch 2 FCC filing confirms Wi-Fi 6 and NFC support for the upcoming console

If you have any old amiibo figures lying around, it looks like the Nintendo Switch 2 will have NFC support.

TechRadar

New Garmin leak suggests a release is days away, but don't get your hopes up for the Forerunner 975

A new Garmin filing has been spotted in the FCC database, prompting speculation about what kind of device it could be.

Salon

The legacy news media is shaking apart

Broadcast news anchors are leaving and critics like Joy Reid have been fired. Can the news as we know it survive?

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