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Fox Navigates Shifting Media Landscape: Tubi and Cable Networks Shine Amid Profit Dip

Fox Corporation reported a mixed second quarter, with overall profits declining despite revenue growth driven by its streaming service Tubi, cable networks, and sports pricing. The company faces headwinds from lower political ad revenue and TV ratings, even as it positions its live news and sports offerings for future election cycles.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Spain Proposes Landmark Social Media Crackdown, Prompting Fiery 'Tyrant' Retort from Elon Musk

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unveiled a sweeping five-point plan to impose criminal liability on tech executives and regulate algorithms, drawing an immediate and profane rebuke from X platform owner Elon Musk and igniting a debate on digital sovereignty.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

From Parks to Power: Disney Taps Josh D’Amaro as CEO, Betting on Operational Magic to Navigate Media Upheaval

The Walt Disney Company has named theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, placing its most reliable profit engine at the helm to steer the global media giant through industry-wide uncertainty and a historic $60 billion global expansion.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Ethereum's Scaling Shift: Buterin Questions Role of Major Layer-2 Networks

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a stark reassessment of the blockchain's scaling roadmap, arguing that the original vision for layer-2 networks as 'branded shards' no longer fits reality as Ethereum's base layer evolves.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Palo Alto Networks Acquires Chronosphere to Tackle AI-Era Observability Challenge, Analysts Remain Bullish

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks has acquired cloud-native observability platform Chronosphere, aiming to provide customers with deeper visibility and control over sprawling AI and IT systems. The move reinforces its platform strategy as analysts highlight the firm's dominant market position.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Albertsons Media Collective Plants Flag in New York with Office Launch and Brand Refresh

Albertsons' retail media division opens its first NYC office and unveils a new logo, signaling a significant expansion and strategic push to deepen ties with advertisers and agencies in the competitive retail media landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney's Leadership Crossroads: Can New CEO Navigate a Shifting Media Landscape?

As Bob Iger steps aside, incoming CEO Josh D'Amaro inherits a media giant facing stagnant growth, a challenged streaming division, and intense sector consolidation. Analysts debate whether a strategic overhaul or a potential sale offers the best path forward for the House of Mouse.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Extreme Networks Posts Steady Q2, Bets Future on AI-Powered Partner Program

Extreme Networks reports Q2 revenue of $317.9M and net income of $7.9M, while launching an AI-integrated partner initiative aimed at streamlining sales and driving higher-margin software revenue.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Naples Rental Market Cools: Median Apartment Prices Drop 16% Year-Over-Year

A significant year-end correction has hit Naples' rental market, with median asking rents falling sharply from 2024 highs. New data reveals a broader cooling trend across Florida, though Naples remains a premium market nationally.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Malaysia Slams the Door: Immediate Total Ban on E-Waste Imports Enacted

In a decisive move against becoming the world's 'dumping ground,' Malaysia has imposed an immediate and comprehensive ban on all electronic waste imports, closing loopholes and launching a crackdown on corruption within its environmental oversight bodies.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

A10 Networks Caps Record Year on AI and Security Demand, Forecasts Double-Digit Growth

A10 Networks reported record quarterly and annual revenue for 2025, driven by strong demand for its security and cloud infrastructure solutions that support AI workloads. The company forecasts 10-12% revenue growth for 2026, citing a diversified customer base and sustained enterprise investment.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Peace Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi Amidst Renewed Strikes, U.S. Mediates Fragile Negotiations

High-stakes trilateral negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the United States, have resumed in Abu Dhabi. The talks, described as 'productive' by officials, proceed under the shadow of recent Russian airstrikes that killed at least six, violating a temporary ceasefire pledge.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Telegram Founder Durov Slams Spain's Social Media Crackdown as 'Censorship in Disguise'

Telegram's Pavel Durov and X's Elon Musk have launched scathing attacks on Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's proposed legislation to ban under-16s from social media and prosecute platform executives. Durov warns the measures, defended by Madrid as necessary for citizen protection, pave the way for government overreach and data surveillance.

Feb 4, 2026

US

White House Corrects False Child Sex Crime Allegation Against Migrant After Social Media Blunder

The White House has deleted and corrected a social media post that falsely accused a Honduran man of child sex offenses, marking another incident of erroneous information being disseminated amid its immigration enforcement publicity campaign.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Reservoir Media Beats Expectations, Raises Outlook on Streaming Strength and Strategic Acquisitions

Fueled by streaming growth and a series of high-profile catalog acquisitions, Reservoir Media posted strong Q3 results and lifted its full-year guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified rights strategy.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Jeep Skips Super Bowl Ad Blitz, Bets Big on Social Media with Cinematic AI-Powered Spot

Jeep unveils a high-concept, story-driven commercial featuring AI-generated animals, but breaks from tradition by opting out of a pricey Super Bowl slot. The automaker is shifting its strategy toward sustained social media engagement ahead of key product launches and the 2026 U.S. semiquincentennial.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bloomberg Media Surpasses 700,000 Subscribers Amid Market Turbulence, Posts 6% Revenue Gain

Exclusive internal figures reveal Bloomberg Media's resilient 2025 performance, with subscription and advertising growth offsetting market volatility, even as the company faces a key executive departure.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Federal Judge Orders Release, ICE Immediately Re-Arrests Venezuelan Men in Minneapolis Snow Shovel Assault Case

Two Venezuelan nationals, ordered released by a federal judge in Minneapolis, were immediately re-detained by ICE agents in a contentious case involving the alleged assault of an officer with a snow shovel, sparking a legal battle over constitutional rights.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Russian Comedian Sentenced to Nearly Six Years Over Jokes Targeting War Veteran, Religious Symbols

A Moscow court has sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and nine months in prison for jokes deemed to incite hatred and offend religious feelings, marking a stark application of wartime censorship laws.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Spain Proposes Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s, Joining Global Crackdown

Spain has unveiled a plan to ban social media access for children under 16, part of a coordinated European push to regulate online platforms and protect minors from digital harms, as similar restrictions gain momentum worldwide.

Feb 4, 2026