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Journalism Glance
Internet portal and search firm Yahoo may confirm this week a massive data breach that exposed information about tens of millions of its users, according to the technology news website Recode.Fox News's Sean Hannity took part in a new promotional video for the Donald Trump campaign without clearing it with the network first, according to the Washington Post.
Hannity, 54, appears in a new 8-minute Trump campaign video titled "#Heartland4Trump." Other notable names who also appear are Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and rocker and outspoken Republican Ted Nugent.
Trust in the media has reached another all-time low, according to a Gallup study.
“Americans’ trust and confidence in the mass media ‘to report the news fully, accurately and fairly’ has dropped to its lowest level in Gallup polling history, with 32 percent saying they have a great deal or fair amount of trust in the media," Gallup analyst Art Swift said.
"This is down eight percentage points from last year,” the report continues.
North Dakota police have issued an arrest warrant for the Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman, who has been reporting on the Native American protests against an oil pipeline, accusing her of entering “private property” to conduct interviews.
The charges have raised concerns about possible free speech violations and press intimidation, since the Morton county sheriff’s office accused the award-winning broadcast journalist after Democracy Now! filmed security guards working for the Dakota access pipeline using dogs and pepper spray on protesters.
For Lester Holt and his TV journalist colleagues who are moderating the upcoming presidential debates, the opportunity to question the future commander in chief in front of tens of millions of viewers brings prestige ― and potential pitfalls.
The high-profile anchor selected will inevitably be part of the debate story. The fear is becoming the whole story.
Roger Ailes will not pay any portion of the millions owed to Gretchen Carlson as part of a settlement of her lawsuit alleging the former Fox News CEO sexually harassed her before firing her from the network.
21st Century Fox and Carlson agreed upon a $20-million settlement, multiple outlets reported Tuesday, ending a two-month saga that ultimately included the ousting of Ailes from the network he built.
Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson and 21st Century Fox have reached a $20 million settlement over alleged sexual harassment committed by former network CEO Roger Ailes.
Carlson released a statement in which she thanked people who supported her amid the controversy against her former employer.
"I am gratified that 21st Century Fox took decisive action after I filed my Complaint. I'm ready to move on to the next chapter of my life in which I will redouble my efforts to empower women in the workplace," Carlson wrote. "I want to thank all the brave women who came forward to tell their own stories and the many people across the country who embraced and supported me in their #StandWithGretchen. All women deserve a dignified and respectful workplace."
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