7 h. ago Paramount to lay off 2,000 employees shortly after its merger with Skydance

In long-awaited cuts just months after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance, Paramount has begun layoffs set to impact about 2,000 employees

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8 h. ago CBS News staffers to be laid off as part of massive round of cuts from Paramount

Paramount will lay off about 1,000 staffers Wednesday as part of a longer-term cost-cutting planFor months, CBS News staffers have been on edge waiting for a long-expected round of layoffs as part of the $2bn in cost-cutting that had been promised after parent company Paramount’s successful merger with Skydance Media.Those cuts began on Wednesday morning and are expected to affect a significant number of news division employees, though likely less than 100 people. The company declined to provide a specific amount. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago So what does Bret Baier have to say about those CBS News and Bari Weiss reports?

Saying he was ‘flattered’ by all of the media attention the speculation has received, Bret Baier added that ‘we’ll see what happens at the end’ of his Fox News contract.

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44 h. ago CBS parent company Paramount Skydance to cut 1,000 jobs this week in first round of layoffs: reports

The coming job cuts, reported to total around 2,000 workers, are part of an ongoing restructuring following the venerable entertainment company’s controversial merger this August

Society

50 h. ago Clarinet player undergoes deep brain stimulation at London hospital to help with Parkinson's

Clarinet player undergoes deep brain stimulation at London hospital to help with Parkinson's  CBS News

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53 h. ago ‘They wanted him to fail’: CBS News staff reacts to ‘huge loss’ as ‘Evening News’ anchor John Dickerson departs

‘He’s an excellent journalist, good human being, and someone you want in a newsroom,’ one staffer told The Independent about Dickerson’s pending departure.

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3 d. ago Gavin Newsom confirms he is considering 2028 presidential run

Democratic California governor and high-profile Trump critic plans to make decision after 2026 midtermsGavin Newsom, California’s Democratic governor, told CBS News Sunday Morning he plans to make a decision on whether to run for president in 2028 once the 2026 midterm elections are over.“Yeah, I’d be lying otherwise,” Newsom said in response to a question on whether he would give serious thought to a White House bid after the 2026 elections. “I’d just be lying. And I’m not – I can’t do that.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Loose Women's Coleen Nolan makes promise over future amid 'massive' budget cuts

As ITV make major budget cuts for 2026, Coleen Nolan defended the future of Loose Women's panellists

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5 d. ago Bari Weiss is eyeing Fox News star Bret Baier and CNN’s Anderson Cooper for ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor chair

Sources also told The Independent that Weiss has also expressed interest in bringing Andercon Cooper over from CNN to lead the nightly news program.

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6 d. ago Kate Scott suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV that leaves Thierry Henry stunned

Kate Scott, the CBS Sports host, had an extremely close call after splitting her dress during a live broadcast alongside Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards

Events

8 d. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Lesotho faces deep uncertainty after tariff threats and foreign aid cuts

In the wake of massive U.S. cuts in foreign aid as well as tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration, the small southern African country of Lesotho faces deep uncertainty over its fight to end the HIV epidemic and its economy.

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9 d. ago The London West Hollywood shares bites and treats from its Wicked Witches Afternoon Tea

The London West Hollywood shares bites and treats from its Wicked Witches Afternoon Tea  CBS News

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9 d. ago Sumo's new global star eyes America after win in London: "Of course I'll be there!"

Sumo's new global star eyes America after win in London: "Of course I'll be there!"  CBS News

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9 d. ago Bari Weiss, who published CBS leaks at The Free Press, now wants to root out leakers after taking over network

One CBS News staffer told The Independent that it was ‘insanely ironic’ that Weiss, the network’s new editor-in-chief, was trying to out leakers

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9 d. ago Why your chocolate isn't chocolate any more: How heavy rain and high temperatures have seen cocoa prices soar, forcing manufacturers to use cheap alternatives

Due to the lack of cocoa in certain products, two brands by manufacturing giant McVitie's must now be labelled 'chocolate flavoured' after cost-cutting measures massively impacted their ingredients.

Economics

1 week ago London hosts major sumo wrestling tournament, second ever outside of Japan

London hosts major sumo wrestling tournament, second ever outside of Japan  CBS News

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1 week ago London police investigating report Prince Andrew asked officer to dig up "dirt" on Virginia Giuffre

London police investigating report Prince Andrew asked officer to dig up "dirt" on Virginia Giuffre  CBS News

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1 week ago Android fans rush for £20 smartwatch with fitness and health tracking

This low profile, cutting-edge watch brings style with massive savings

Economics

1 week ago London Thomas' boyfriend and his mother arraigned for her murder

London Thomas' boyfriend and his mother arraigned for her murder  CBS News

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1 week ago Charges filed in London Thomas case; Detroit Free Press Marathon preview; other top stories

Charges filed in London Thomas case; Detroit Free Press Marathon preview; other top stories  CBS News

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