Court Rules Against Justice Dept. Search of Reporter’s Computers
A federal magistrate in Virginia ruled that the Justice Department cannot conduct an unsupervised search of seized devices belonging to a Washington Post reporter. The judge ordered that any examination of the material be overseen by the court, rejecting the government’s request for a wholesale review. The decision emphasizes protection of the reporter’s work product and confidential sources. It follows a seizure of the reporter’s home computers last month.
NFL Wants to Revise TV Deals Years Before They Expire
The NFL is preparing to renegotiate its broadcast and streaming contracts years before the current $110 billion agreement expires in the early 2030s. The league cites record viewership — the highest since 1989 — and projected revenue of $25 billion as evidence...
Grammy Awards Audience Declines by a Million Viewers
The 2026 Grammy Awards attracted roughly 14.4 million viewers, about one million fewer than the previous year. This 6 percent drop marks the second straight year the ceremony has lost audience share, reversing a post‑pandemic upswing for many award shows. In contrast,...
Christy Tanner Named C.E.O. of New York Public Radio
Christy Tanner has been appointed chief executive of New York Public Radio, taking the helm on February 4, 2026. Tanner arrives from a distinguished career at CBS News, the Associated Press, and as former head of TV Guide Digital, where...