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Global Markets & Equities 06 Oct 2026, 12:27 AM IST

David Ellison Keeps Mark Thompson at CNN as Trump Pressure Mounts

David Ellison is retaining Mark Thompson as chief executive of CNN, signaling continuity at the network as ownership changes hands and political pressure intensifies from Donald Trump. The decision suggests the incoming leadership wants stability at a high-profile news asset while it navigates a sensitive period for both the broadcaster and the wider media sector.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 05:23 AM IST

Thompson’s CNN Talks Lift the Stakes for Bari Weiss as Media Deal Chess Intensifies

Mark Thompson’s reported discussions with David Ellison over his future at CNN have sharpened the strategic stakes around the network’s leadership as the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal process advances. The talks underscore that any post-merger media reshuffle could shape not only CNN’s editorial direction, but also the prospects for outside figures such as Bari Weiss in a changing cable-news landscape.

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Ellison Signals Continuity at CNN, Seeks to Keep Mark Thompson After Deal Closes

David Ellison, the Paramount chief poised to reshape Warner Bros. Discovery if his deal closes, wants CNN chief Mark Thompson to remain in place after the transaction, according to multiple reports. The move suggests Ellison is prioritizing operational continuity at one of the world’s most scrutinized news brands as he prepares for a complex integration of major media assets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 02:34 AM IST

Newly Released Bodycam Video Shows Luigi Mangione’s Arrest and Gun Discovery

Newly released police body-camera footage shows the arrest of Luigi Mangione and the moment an officer says he found a gun in Mangione’s backpack, days after the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson. The video adds a new layer of detail to an already high-profile case that has drawn intense public scrutiny and raised fresh questions about the timeline of the investigation.

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