Fox News sued for defamation by man named in Jan. 6 conspiracy theories

Ray Epps says Tucker Carlson falsely presented him as a "scapegoat" for the Capitol insurrection.

By Jeremy Barr and Will SommerJuly 12, 2023

White House warns reporter Simon Ateba about his press-room outbursts

The White House officially warned African journalist Simon Ateba that his outbursts could cost him access to the briefing room.

By Paul FarhiJuly 12, 2023

Inside the college newspaper investigation that got a football coach fired

Pat Fitzgerald had simply been suspended by Northwestern University, but student journalists suspected there was more to the story and found a history of hazing.

By Laura WagnerJuly 12, 2023

New York Times will close sports desk, sending readers to the Athletic

The Times said it will disperse current sports staffers throughout the newsroom while relying on the Athletic for traditional sports coverage. No layoffs are planned, the company said.

By Ben Strauss and Laura WagnerJuly 10, 2023

BBC presenter suspended over sexually explicit images allegations

A BBC presenter was suspended after allegedly paying a teenager for sexually explicit images.

By Herb ScribnerJuly 9, 2023

New York Times sports staff demands answers amid turmoil with the Athletic

Members of the New York Times sports staff sent a pointed letter to management Sunday regarding the future of their section.

By Ben StraussJuly 9, 2023

Simon Ateba, the reporter making himself the story at the White House

Ateba's frequent interruptions alienate colleagues, agitate press secretaries and delight right-wing media. But what's his question?

By Paul FarhiJuly 8, 2023

What it takes to rupture Fox News’s wall of silence

Fox News paid $12 million to settle a former producer's lawsuit. The case shows what it takes for network employees to speak out.

By Erik WempleJuly 6, 2023

GQ pulls article slamming Warner Bros. Discovery CEO Zaslav after complaint

GQ altered and then ultimately deleted an article critical of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav after Zaslav's camp complained.

By Will SommerJuly 5, 2023

‘Degrading’ tabloid column on Meghan earns British TV personality a censure

A column by TV personality Jeremy Clarkson about Meghan Markle in The Sun has been deemed sexist and a “serious breach" of editorial standards by Britain's press regulator.

By Adela SulimanJuly 1, 2023

ESPN layoffs include Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber and other on-air talent

ESPN continued a summer of layoffs Friday that claimed a number of high-profile on-camera jobs, as the sports giant downsizes for the streaming era.

By Ben StraussJune 30, 2023

Fox News settles suit by Tucker Carlson’s former booker for $12 million

Abby Grossberg had accused Fox of tolerating a hostile work environment when she worked on Tucker Carlson's show.

By Jeremy BarrJune 30, 2023

Geraldo Rivera leaves Fox News as only Geraldo could

Geraldo Rivera "quit" Fox News after being "fired," he said, from "The Five," but he received a celebratory send-off on Friday morning

By Jeremy BarrJune 30, 2023

VMI student paper award upheld after plagiarism, conflict-of-interest probe

The Virginia Press Association stood by its award to the Cadet newspaper after an investigation concluded its staff hadn’t violated any contest rules.

By Paul FarhiJune 29, 2023

David Richards, theater critic with lively touch, dies at 82

In addition to working at The Washington Post, he also had a stint as chief theater reviewer at the New York Times and wrote a biography of movie star Jean Seberg.

By Adam BernsteinJune 28, 2023

National Geographic lays off its last remaining staff writers

National Geographic is laying off its staff writers, the latest cut in a challenging environment for magazine publishing.

By Paul FarhiJune 28, 2023

Who is Jesse Watters, the host replacing Tucker Carlson on Fox News?

Jesse Watters's elevation to the prime-time spot comes despite a history of statements that critics have called racist or xenophobic.

By Niha MasihJune 27, 2023

Jesse Watters gets Tucker Carlson’s 8 p.m. slot in Fox News shake-up

Jesse Watters takes over for Tucker Carlson, who Fox News ousted earlier this year, while Laura Ingraham’s show moves to 7 p.m., and Greg Gutfeld moves to 10 p.m.

By Jeremy BarrJune 26, 2023

A new ‘golden age’ for lawyers who are good at talking on TV

Courtroom veterans are becoming busy cable-news pundits thanks to Trump's legal problems.

By Paul FarhiJune 26, 2023

FanDuel makes betting lines. FanDuel’s Shams Charania moves them.

The Athletic's Shams Charania is a master of NBA scoops. But his reporting also impacts betting lines on FanDuel, for which he is also a paid contributor.

By Ben StraussJune 23, 2023