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The Murdoch Family’s Fox Is Taking Over Roku
Gizmodo.com

Fox Corp. is buying Roku in a $22 billion deal. more…

In Hollywood, Mergers Are Just a Band-Aid
The Atlantic

Regardless of what happens between Warner Bros. and Paramount, the film industry “is still in trouble,” a historian says. more…

This is where magic gets real — can you ace our 30 question ultimate Disney quiz on Mickey, Marvel, Star Wars and more?
TechRadar

A big fan of everything Disney? Take this 30-question quiz on its movies, shows, characters, games and parks to prove it. more…

Why Fox Spent $22 Billion on Roku
Vulture

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch sees Roku, a market leader in streaming distribution, as the streaming power-up his company needs. Here, columnist Josef Adalian breaks down the strategy behind the acquisition. more…

More than manufacturing: Vietnam has hopes to become Asia’s next cultural powerhouse
Fortune

Government policy and grassroots creators hope to prove that Vietnam can export culture as well as consumer goods. more…

Hasan Piker Calls Musk a ’F***ing Failure as Leftist Meltdown Over SpaceX IPO Intensifies
Legalinsurrection.com

"He happened to be at the right place at the right time ... He’s a horrible person, an unbelievably insecure person, and yet he’s the richest person on the planet." The post Hasan Piker Calls Musk a ’F***ing Failure as Leftist Meltdown Over SpaceX IPO Intensi… more…

AI can’t replace humans in brand building – Obaje
The Punch

Majolie Obaje, Jiji Africa’s Head of Marketing, discusses why AI can’t fully replace human creativity and empathy in effective brand building and marketing Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-cant-replace-humans-in-brand-building-obaje/ more…

Inside the UFC-Trump alliance: How Freedom 250 became the ultimate symbol of TKO's growing political power
Yahoo Entertainment

The UFC's White House spectacle is the culmination of a relationship years in the making — one that now stretches far beyond the Octagon, with political, financial and regulatory benefits that make it among the most consequential in modern sports. more…

Adani Group eyes younger, more diverse and leaner workforce
Livemint

AI bots are expected to take over many routine and clerical processes, while the group prioritizes the recruitment and promotion of younger professionals and steps up efforts to hire more women. more…

Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at risk
The Times of India

Bangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts from the Middle East conflict, leading to increased energy costs and power rationing. Businesses are investing in rene… more…

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: 'Never again' has become meaningless
Dailymail.com

Every decent person in the country will be filled with incandescent rage at the murder of little Preston Davey. more…

Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth dependence, sources say
The Times of India

Indian conglomerates Reliance, Vedanta, and Adani are among ten companies expressing interest in developing rare-earth processing facilities in Andhra Pradesh. This move aligns with New Delhi's strategy to reduce reliance on China for these critical minerals,… more…

The President is winning the geopolitical battle with China
Freerepublic.com

Almost all media commentators seem convinced that Donald Trump’s foreign policy in his second term is a disaster. He is bogged down in Iran, snookered in Ukraine, his tariff agenda has failed and he has alienated his NATO allies. But this consensus has been t… more…

Japan Eyes a Homegrown FMS System as Defense Exports Become a Strategic Tool
The Diplomat

The government is considering establishing a new organization – to manage a Japanese-style Foreign Military Sales system and promote defense exports. more…

Authentically Anna: Female Entrepreneurship in an Evolving Media Landscape
Utexas.edu

“Storytelling, particularly documentary, is investigative work about how power moves.” Anna Rau To describe the film industry as a beast would be an understatement, but Anna Rau (Class of 2026) has found success amidst the industry’s sea of changes with strea… more…

Inside ESPN’s Big Bet on Women’s Sports for Sunday Nights (When Baseball Once Ruled)
Variety

Plenty of media companies are filling their schedules with all kinds of women’s sports, ranging from WNBA games to League One Volleyball match-ups. ESPN wants to do them one better. When the Disney-backed sports-media giant launches “Women’s Sports Sunday” th… more…

Amy Goodman on the Job of Journalism
Thenation.com

Q&A / June 15, 2026 Amy Goodman on the Job of Journalism A conversation with the veteran broadcaster on threats to press freedom—and what the press is really for. John Nichols Share Copy Link Facebook X (Twitter… more…