After nearly 30 years, MSNBC is dropping its name to become MS NOW—a rebrand that sparked tension with NBCU and weeks of behind-the-scenes debate.
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ESPN’s Rosalyn Durant breaks down the network’s blockbuster NFL deal, its $29.99 streaming debut, and how it plans to balance deep league ties with independent coverage.
Apple chief Tim Cook served up a gold-plated tribute to Donald Trump—a craven act of theater that traded the company’s vaunted principles for political favor.
David Ellison admirably showed up to take tough, unscreened questions from a room full of reporters—but he danced around the biggest ones about Donald Trump, “60 Minutes,” and more.
Skydance has announced nearly every top executive ahead of its Paramount takeover—except at CBS News, where David Rhodes’ potential return remains very much an open question, Status has learned.
Semafor hasn’t raised money in over two years—but The Smiths may soon be back in the market, Status has learned.
Axios quietly winded down its premium policy subscription, Status has learned, marking a stumble in its quest to monetize insider information in Washington.
Anne Applebaum warns that Sudan’s descent into chaos shows what happens when institutions fail—and why a free press is essential to prevent America from following the same path.
Sydney Sweeney’s cheeky American Eagle ad became the week’s biggest culture-war flashpoint—distracting from far weightier stories.