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Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is defending CBS News' decision to fire Scott Pelley after the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent accused her of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. Weiss addressed Pelley's firing on the network's morning call on Wednesday, June 3, The Guardian's Jeremy Barr reported. Her comments came about 12 hours after Pelley received a termination letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton over his criticism of the newsroom's direction under Weiss' leadership. During the call, Weiss claimed that Pelley brok…
2 Longtime Putnam County Newspapers End Operations 2 Longtime Putnam County Newspapers End Operations
2 Longtime Putnam County Newspapers End Operations Two longtime Putnam County newspapers owned by the same organization have closed.  Both the Putnam County Courier and the Putnam County News & Recorder ended their operations earlier in April, Southeast Town Historian John Alcott confirmed.  Both publications had been owned by Putnam Media Group.  The newspapers were both legacy publications, with the Courier dating back to 1841, when it was called the Putnam Democrat, while the Recorder started about two decades later in 1866, then called the Cold Spring Recorder.  Customers of both publications rec…
'La Televisión Latina Está De Afligida': Muere A Los 88 Años Rafael Pineda De Univisión 'La Televisión Latina Está De Afligida': Muere A Los 88 Años Rafael Pineda De Univisión
'La Televisión Latina Está De Afligida': Muere A Los 88 Años Rafael Pineda De Univisión Rafael Pineda, periodista pionero de la televisión en español y uno de los presentadores de noticias con más años de servicio en Nueva York, falleció la noche del domingo 25 de enero en Florida, donde residía, anunció Univisión. Tenía 88 años. Pineda emigró a Estados Unidos desde Cuba antes de cumplir los 20 años, según la cadena. “Su llegada marcó el inicio de una carrera que transformaría el periodismo televisivo en español en Nueva York y lo establecería como un símbolo de credibilidad, profesionalismo e integridad”, dijo Univisión. Inició su carrera periodística en 1968 y se incorporó a…
Trump's Name Added To Kennedy Center Sign Amid JFK Family Outrage Trump's Name Added To Kennedy Center Sign Amid JFK Family Outrage
Trump's Name Added To Kennedy Center Sign Amid JFK Family Outrage President Donald Trump's name has been added to signage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts despite backlash from JFK's relatives and a law that restricts the institution from being renamed. The Kennedy Center posted pictures on Facebook of workers changing the façade on Friday, Dec. 19. The sign above the entrance now says "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts." The update comes one day after the center's board of trustees unanimously approved the name change. Trump reshaped the board earlier in 2025, removing trust…
Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All' Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All'
Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All' Howard Stern is staying with the company he has boosted for nearly two decades. Stern told his listeners during his show on Tuesday, Dec. 16, that he has signed a new three-year deal with SiriusXM. The announcement ends months of speculation over whether the iconic shock jock would retire or leave the satellite radio giant. The 71-year-old didn't disclose the deal's terms. "I'm happy to announce that I figured out a way to have it all, more free time and continuing to be on the radio," Stern said. "So, yes, we are coming back for three years." Stern has been one of Sir…
CBS To Host Town Hall For Charlie Kirk's Widow, Newsroom Rips 'Bonkers' Decision CBS To Host Town Hall For Charlie Kirk's Widow, Newsroom Rips 'Bonkers' Decision
CBS To Host Town Hall For Charlie Kirk's Widow, Newsroom Rips 'Bonkers' Decision CBS News will broadcast a primetime discussion with the widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, a move critics have blasted as a sign of the network's conservative pivot since the controversial Paramount Skydance merger. "A Town Hall With Erika Kirk" will air on CBS at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, the network announced in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 4. The one-hour event will be available for streaming afterward on Paramount+, along with CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7. The town hall will be filmed in front of a studio audience at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in New York City. Acc…
ABC Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman Reportedly Heading To CBS Amid Network Shakeup ABC Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman Reportedly Heading To CBS Amid Network Shakeup
ABC Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman Reportedly Heading To CBS Amid Network Shakeup ABC News’ chief national correspondent Matt Gutman is set to join CBS News, according to a brand-new report. News of the move was first reported by Mediaite. Gutman, age 48, is making the jump as CBS News undergoes a major shakeup under new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.  Weiss has been actively recruiting high-profile journalists to revitalize CBS News, and Gutman is reportedly being brought in for significant roles, with the potential to anchor “CBS Evening News” in the future, the outlet reported. Both “CBS Evening News” anchors, Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson, are set to depart t…
Holy Heist: Watch Thief Steal $8K In Brass From Meriden Church; Police Seek Tips Holy Heist: Watch Thief Steal $8K In Brass From Meriden Church; Police Seek Tips
Holy Heist: Watch Thief Steal $8K In Brass From Meriden Church; Police Seek Tips Meriden police are asking for tips after a man was captured on camera ripping up $8,000 worth of brass railings from St. Rose of Lima Church on Center Street. Officers were called to the church for a report of larceny on Nov. 7. Video shows the man yanking up the railing on the church's stairway.  Meriden police are looking for this man, who they say stole $8,000 worth of brass railings from St. Rose Church on Nov. 7. Meriden Police Department The Meriden Police Department released a video showing the theft, hoping the community could help them identify the thief.  Anyo…
YES Network Parts With Yankees Analyst, West Nyack Native John Flaherty: Report YES Network Parts With Yankees Analyst, West Nyack Native John Flaherty: Report
YES Network Parts With Yankees Analyst, West Nyack Native John Flaherty: Report YES Network is parting ways with longtime New York Yankees analyst John Flaherty, a Hudson Valley, NY native who has been a familiar voice in broadcasts for two decades.  The move is part of a broader shakeup as the network looks to streamline its baseball coverage around its marquee commentators — David Cone, Paul O’Neill, and Joe Girardi — the NYT's The Athletic reported on Wednesday, Oct. 29.  Flaherty, 58, joined YES in 2006 immediately after retiring from a 14-year Major League career, which included three seasons as a Yankees catcher.  Flaherty said he had been in…
Studio 54 Co-Founder Lists Scenic Bedford Corners Estate For $7.5M Studio 54 Co-Founder Lists Scenic Bedford Corners Estate For $7.5M
Studio 54 Co-Founder Lists Scenic Bedford Corners Estate For $7.5M A sprawling Westchester estate owned by Studio 54 co-founder and hotelier Ian Schrager has hit the market for $7.5 million, offering sweeping views, timeless architecture, and a celebrity pedigree.  Located at 213 Baldwin Rd. in Bedford Corners, the 11.7-acre property serves as Schrager’s family retreat, according to a Douglas Elliman listing.   The home spans 3,767 square feet and includes five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, and three fireplaces, all less than an hour from Manhattan. Originally built in 1936 and renovated in 2014, the property blends classic brick-and-cla…
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship'
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' Union leaders, comedians, and politicians are blasting ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," calling the move a dangerous escalation of political censorship. ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The move came shortly after Nexstar Media Group announced that it would preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" across its 32 ABC affiliates "for the foreseeable future" over remarks he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, Kimmel criticized conservatives who rushed to portray t…
WaPo Columnist Fired For Posts After Charlie Kirk's Killing: 'My Voice Will Be Sharper Now' WaPo Columnist Fired For Posts After Charlie Kirk's Killing: 'My Voice Will Be Sharper Now'
WaPo Columnist Fired For Posts After Charlie Kirk's Killing: 'My Voice Will Be Sharper Now' Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah said she was fired after social media posts about racism and gun violence in the US following the killing of controversial conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Attiah revealed her firing in a Substack post on Monday, Sept. 15. She joined the Post in 2014 and earned the 2019 George Polk Award for her coverage of the Saudi Arabian government's murder of fellow Post writer Jamal Khashoggi. The Post's biography for Attiah said that she "was" a columnist, referring to her in the past tense. A Post spokesperson declined to comment, but pointed …
Bloomberg, Koch Top List Of Wealthiest New Yorkers On Forbes 400 Bloomberg, Koch Top List Of Wealthiest New Yorkers On Forbes 400
Bloomberg, Koch Top List Of Wealthiest New Yorkers On Forbes 400 It’s great to be Michael Bloomberg. The billionaire businessman and former New York City mayor once again ranks as the wealthiest New Yorker on the Forbes 400 list of America's richest people. Bloomberg, 83, is listed at No. 13 overall with a net worth of $109 billion. The Bloomberg LP founder also scored high for philanthropy, earning a 4 out of 5 on Forbes’ giving scale. Julia Koch and family, tied to Koch Industries, follow close behind at No. 16 with $81.2 billion. Koch, 63, received a philanthropy score of 2. Collectively, the nation’s wealthiest are worth a record $6.6 trillion, up…
Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour
Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour American Vogue has picked its new leader to replace fashion icon Anna Wintour. Chloe Malle was chosen to lead American Vogue as its new head of editorial content, the magazine announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The 39-year-old has served as editor of Vogue.com since 2023, along with co-hosting the fashion and culture podcast "The Run-Through." Malle will oversee the editorial and creative direction of the US edition "effective immediately." Her promotion comes more than two months after Wintour revealed that she would step down from the editor-in-chief role she held for 37 years.…
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?'
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Noise about the end of “The Howard Stern Show” at SiriusXM is getting louder, though neither side has provided an official confirmation either way. Still, the speculation is drawing attention from as high up as the president of the United States. Recent reports suggest the show's 19-year run may soon come to a close, with Howard Stern’s $500 million contract set to expire by the end of the year.  The rumor began earlier this week, when a report claimed Stern's listenership had plummeted to a small fraction of its previous high. The report claims SiriusXM, which broadcasts his show, is …
'South Park' Torches Noem, Vance, ICE In Latest Episode: Trump Admin. Fires Back 'South Park' Torches Noem, Vance, ICE In Latest Episode: Trump Admin. Fires Back
'South Park' Torches Noem, Vance, ICE In Latest Episode: Trump Admin. Fires Back "South Park" made Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem its latest target, escalating the feud between the iconic adult cartoon and the federal agency. Noem and Vice President JD Vance were the newest Trump administration members depicted on South Park. The Comedy Central and Paramount+ show's latest episode debuted on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The second episode of season 27 harshly criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement's tactics used in carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation goals. South Park also skewered Noem for her role leading DHS, along with her media appearances…
Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role
Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Anna Wintour, one of the most powerful icons in the fashion world, is stepping down from her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years of leading the magazine, according to reports. Wintour told Vogue staffers on Thursday, June 26, that she's launching a search for a new "head of editorial content" at American Vogue, CNN reported. The new position will oversee daily operations and bring the US edition in line with other global versions of Vogue, according to Business of Fashion. Wintour, 75, will remain global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer at Cond…
VIDEO: Teresa Giudice Shuts Down Live Interview After Anchor Brings Up Tax Fraud Case VIDEO: Teresa Giudice Shuts Down Live Interview After Anchor Brings Up Tax Fraud Case
Video: Teresa Giudice Shuts Down Live Interview After Anchor Brings Up Tax Fraud Case Teresa Giudice didn’t flip a table, but she did flip out. The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star abruptly ended a live interview with WGN News in Chicago on Friday, June 20, after an anchor brought up her legal past. RHONJ star Teresa Giudice hangs up on a local news station in Chicago when the reporter asks her, “How is it that a family doesn’t pay their taxes for years?” pic.twitter.com/hNh9jf0uOB — Zack Peter (@justplainzack) June 20, 2025 Things turned tense when anchor Larry Potash asked, “How is it that a family doesn’t pay their taxes for years?” Appearing virtually to promot…
Newt Gingrich Talks Trump In Ridgewood Newt Gingrich Talks Trump In Ridgewood
Newt Gingrich Talks Trump In Ridgewood Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., has the inside look at Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Gingrich is signing copies of his new book “Trump’s Triumph: America’s Greatest Comeback,” on Tuesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood. In the book, Gingrich, a prolific author who also ran for president in 2012, discusses how Trump was able to make elites in media, academia, government and politics look foolish as he assembled coalition of Americans who were tired of being told what to do, say and believe, according to a synopsis.  Gingrich says the Democratic ticket …
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show In his first candid interview since a disastrous CBS appearance, Bill Belichick is clearing up rumors about his 24-year-old girlfriend—most notably, reports that she was the reason HBO scrapped its "Hard Knocks" series, which would have followed his new team as it prepares for the season. The eight-time Super Bowl winner and current head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spoke on the "Pivot" podcast Friday, May 16, about his new book,"The Art of Winning: Lessons From a Life in Football." But it was impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudso…
HBO Max Returns: Here's Why Max Is Reviving Its Old Name HBO Max Returns: Here's Why Max Is Reviving Its Old Name
HBO Max Returns: Here's Why Max Is Reviving Its Old Name The digital home of hit shows like "White Lotus," "The Pitt," and "The Rehearsal" is going back to its old name. The streaming platform Max will be called "HBO Max" once again, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday, May 14. The change is expected to happen in the summer, although an exact date remains unclear. The return to the HBO Max branding comes as the app tries to focus on high-quality programming, separating it from competitors with larger libraries. "The powerful growth we have seen in our global streaming service is built around the quality of our programming," s…
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear The Villanova Grad's Message To Catholics Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear The Villanova Grad's Message To Catholics
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear The Villanova Grad's Message To Catholics Pope Leo XIV had a simple message during the first Mass of his papacy: life lacks meaning where faith is lacking. The Chicago native, born Robert Francis Prevost, celebrated Mass at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Friday, May 9. It was the 69-year-old's first service as head of the Catholic Church, leading about 1.4 billion followers worldwide. Leo XIV is the church's 267th pope, the first born in the US, and the first North American pontiff. His predecessor, Pope Francis, was the first pope from the Americas, hailing from Argentina. Briefly speaking in English during his homily,…
'We Were Right': White House Press Secretary Defends Deportation Of 'Maryland Man' 'We Were Right': White House Press Secretary Defends Deportation Of 'Maryland Man'
'We Were Right': White House Press Secretary Defends Deportation Of 'Maryland Man' The Trump administration is doubling — and tripling — down on its stance regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, referring to him simply as "the Maryland Man" during a White House press briefing on Tuesday. Last month, Abrego Garcia found himself at the center of an international incident after being deported to the CECOT mega-prison in El Salvador, despite having protected legal status. What followed was a lightning storm of opinions about Abrego Garcia that touched nerves on both sides of the aisle, with the White House ignoring court orders to return him to the US. Some Maryland lawmakers have …
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Reporters were rushed out of a press conference at the White House when a person appeared to pass out in the Oval Office. The incident happened Friday afternoon, April 18, at a swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services when a girl in the crowd appeared to faint. The girl was a member of Oz's family, and she has recovered, the White House said in a statement, noting, "We are happy to say she is okay.” The incident happened as President Trump was speaking behind a microphone near the Resolute Desk. Moments after the incident happen…
Ali Velshi To Headline Powerful Conversation On America's Future In Montco Ali Velshi To Headline Powerful Conversation On America's Future In Montco
Ali Velshi To Headline Powerful Conversation On America's Future In Montco Two of the nation's most celebrated journalists are joining forces to tackle America’s political divide — and they’re doing it live in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, according to a news release on Monday, April 7. MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi and Philadelphia broadcasting legend Pat Ciarrocchi will headline an evening of powerful conversation at Rosemont College in Bryn Mawr on Monday, May 19, organizers announced. The event, America, The Media & Small Acts of Courage, is the signature fundraiser for Main Line School Night, a nonprofit that has fueled lifelong learning in the Philadelphia suburbs …
No Joke: Bill Maher, Once Sued by Trump, To Meet President At White House Thanks To Kid Rock No Joke: Bill Maher, Once Sued by Trump, To Meet President At White House Thanks To Kid Rock
No Joke: Bill Maher, Once Sued by Trump, To Meet President At White House Thanks To Kid Rock Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher, a longtime critic of Donald Trump and once sued by him, says he’s heading to the White House for a meeting with the president, arranged by none other than Kid Rock. Maher made the announcement on his “Club Random” podcast, released Sunday, March 23, during a conversation with fellow comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz. “Kid Rock was here a couple of weeks ago, and he said, ‘I want you to meet Trump.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna take you to the White House,’” Maher recalled, via Yahoo News. “So, now we’re gonna do that.” Maher did not reveal a date fo…
Al Roker Surprised With Honorary Doctorate From Siena College: 'I Am Thrilled' (VIDEO) Al Roker Surprised With Honorary Doctorate From Siena College: 'I Am Thrilled' (VIDEO)
Al Roker Surprised With Honorary Doctorate From Siena College: 'I Am Thrilled' (Video) You may call him Dr. Roker. Longtime Today show weatherman Al Roker got an unexpected forecast of his own: Siena College is awarding him with an honorary doctorate degree. And the news came in the most fitting way possible–on live TV. During a special “breaking news” segment by the college’s student-run SCTV News team on Wednesday, Feb. 26, Roker joined from the Today studios in Manhattan to give a campus-centric forecast for Loudonville. After assuring students that the frigid days were numbered, Roker heard from Siena alum and NBC executive producer Tom Mazzarelli, who had a forecast of…
Sandy Hook Families’ Backed Bid To Turn 'InfoWars' Into Satire Site Blocked By Bankruptcy Judge Sandy Hook Families’ Backed Bid To Turn 'InfoWars' Into Satire Site Blocked By Bankruptcy Judge
Sandy Hook Families’ Backed Bid To Turn 'InfoWars' Into Satire Site Blocked By Bankruptcy Judge A bankruptcy judge has rejected a bid from satirical news website The Onion to purchase "InfoWars," the flagship outlet of Alex Jones' conspiracy empire, multiple outlets reported. NBC News reported that US Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez found that the bid submitted by The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, "wasn't the best bid and should not have been named the winner." Lopez handed down his ruling Tuesday, Dec. 10, at around 11:30 p.m. ET. “I don’t think it’s enough money,” Lopez said in a late-night ruling from the bench in Houston, according to NBC. “I’m going to not approv…
Shrewsbury Native Alisyn Camerota Begins Bold New Chapter Post-CNN: 'Welcome To Reinvention' Shrewsbury Native Alisyn Camerota Begins Bold New Chapter Post-CNN: 'Welcome To Reinvention'
Shrewsbury Native Alisyn Camerota Begins Bold New Chapter Post-cnn: 'Welcome To Reinvention' Shrewsbury native Alisyn Camerota is embracing reinvention after more than a decade at CNN, sharing a heartfelt farewell on-air and an introspective message about new beginnings on social media. Camerota was an anchor on CNN for a decade until she announced her departure from the network on Sunday, Dec. 8. Her on-air farewell highlighted her gratitude for 10 years of "incredible opportunities" and the support of viewers. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Camerota posted on Instagram for the first time since her final CNN show, offering a glimpse into her new life. "Hi Friends — Welc…
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Reenie Martin, Longtime Delco Firefighter And 'Trailblazer,' Dies At 61 Reenie Martin, Longtime Delco Firefighter And 'Trailblazer,' Dies At 61
Reenie Martin, Longtime Delco Firefighter And 'Trailblazer,' Dies At 61 Eleanor Irene Martin (nee Gallagher), a longtime Delaware County resident and firefighter, died on Monday, Feb. 6, her colleagues announced to the community. She was 61.  Known to friends and loved ones as Reenie, Martin was a lifetime member of the South Media Fire Company, officials said on Facebook. She was one of the first woman ever to earn that distinction in the company's 101-year history — "a trailblazer," her grieving colleagues wrote.  In 1991, the South Media Fire Company's members selected Martin as firefighter of the year, the company noted.  "Reenie was an…