Letter Raises Questions About When Former BBC Boss Knew About Abuse Allegations Against Late TV Host


The letter could put renewed pressure on Mark Thompson who started his new role as CEO of the New York Times Co. this week.

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BBC Settles Libel Case Over Mistaken Report That Forced Out Top Executive


The $293,500 settlement is for a “Newsnight” report that had wrongly suggested a politician was involved in a child abuse scandal.

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Barry Diller’s IAC Reports Wider Media Unit Loss, Higher Revenue in Third Quarter


The full consolidation of results from Newsweek Daily Beast dragged down the division’s bottom line, but boosted revenue along with growth at production arm Electus.

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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Tells Staff to ‘Keep Moving’


In her first memo, she also calls the company “an Internet icon” and thanks interim CEO Ross Levinsohn, but doesn’t discuss his future.

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