Rupert Murdoch
Australian-born American media mogul (born 1931)
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politics 2025-06-11 23:10
JD Vance surprises with trip to meet Murdochs in Montana - Vice President JD Vance visited Montana to meet Rupert Murdoch and Lachlan Murdoch at their ranch.
- The purpose of the meeting is unclear, and local speculation surrounded Vance's arrival.
- This meeting reflects the longstanding friendly relations between Rupert Murdoch and Republican officials.
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politics 2024-12-13 00:00
Rupert Murdoch loses bid to hand empire to son amid controversy - A Nevada probate commissioner ruled against Rupert Murdoch's proposal to amend his family trust.
- The ruling prevents Murdoch from consolidating control of his media empire under his son Lachlan.
- The outcome highlights ongoing family tensions and ideological divides among the Murdoch siblings.
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politics 2024-12-10 09:52
Rupert Murdoch's plan to hand Fox News to Lachlan fails spectacularly - Rupert Murdoch's bid to alter his family's trust was ruled against by a Nevada commissioner.
- The commissioner noted that the attempt was done in 'bad faith' to favor Lachlan Murdoch.
- The ruling is welcomed by Rupert's other children, who hope to improve family relations.
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politics 2024-12-09 20:40
Rupert Murdoch's trust request denied amid allegations of bad faith - Commissioner Edmund Gorman dismissed Rupert Murdoch's proposal to alter his family trust on December 7, 2024.
- The request aimed to enhance his son Lachlan Murdoch's control over family media assets.
- The court deemed the request as lacking good faith and detrimental to equitable family distribution.
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politics 2024-11-26 02:47
Smartmatic targets Rupert Murdoch over family trust changes in Fox News lawsuit - Smartmatic is pursuing a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News regarding claims of voting fraud.
- Lawyers for Smartmatic wish to question Rupert Murdoch about his modifications to his family trust amid an ongoing succession dispute.
- The outcome of these legal efforts may determine Fox Corp.'s liability for the allegations aired during the 2020 election coverage.
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technology 2024-10-24 00:00
Dow Jones, New York Post take legal action against Perplexity AI - The lawsuit was filed in the southern district of New York, accusing Perplexity AI of illegal copying of news content.
- Publishers argue their business relies on subscription and advertising revenue, which is threatened by competing AI-generated summaries.
- The action highlights an escalating conflict over intellectual property rights in the digital age.
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business 2024-09-27 21:50
Rupert Murdoch's latest bid for Rightmove reaches £6.2 billion - Rea has made several bids to acquire Rightmove, with the latest at £6.2 billion.
- Rightmove's board has rejected all offers, and investors doubt a deal will happen.
- Rea needs to significantly increase its offer to engage Rightmove's board effectively.
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politics 2024-09-26 00:00
Rupert Murdoch's media empire faces crucial succession decision - Rupert Murdoch's media empire is under scrutiny as a probate commissioner in Reno evaluates his request to amend a family trust.
- Murdoch aims to ensure his son Lachlan retains control, while his other children oppose this change, fearing a shift in the outlets' editorial stance.
- The outcome of this legal battle will significantly impact the future governance of the media empire and its right-wing editorial direction.
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politics 2024-09-24 00:00
Nevada Court Decides Future of Rupert Murdoch's Media Empire - Rupert Murdoch built a significant media empire from a local Australian newspaper.
- A Nevada probate court is currently deciding who will lead this empire after Murdoch.
- The court's decision will have major implications for Fox News and political discourse.
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business 2024-09-23 10:15
REA increases bid for Rightmove to £6.1bn amid board silence - REA Group has made a third takeover bid for Rightmove, valuing it at £6.1 billion.
- Rightmove's board has rejected previous offers, citing them as opportunistic and undervaluing the company.
- REA's CEO urges Rightmove's board to engage in discussions, highlighting the potential benefits of a merger.
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politics 2024-09-19 00:00
Nevada Supreme Court to decide on Murdoch succession case - A group of news organizations has petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court to unseal a family succession case involving Rupert Murdoch.
- The case centers on Murdoch's desire to amend a family trust to give his eldest son, Lachlan, control over his media empire, which is opposed by his other children.
- The media coalition argues that the case's secrecy undermines First Amendment rights and could affect thousands of jobs and political influence.
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sub-category, category, politics, business 2024-09-18 00:00
Rupert Murdoch"s Family Feud in Nevada Court Over Media Empire - A probate court in Nevada is reviewing evidence in a private hearing regarding Rupert Murdoch's family trust.
- Murdoch aims to amend the trust to give his son Lachlan exclusive control over his media empire, countering opposition from his other children.
- The outcome of this case could significantly impact the future direction of Murdoch's media holdings and their political influence.
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sub-category, category 2024-09-12 00:00
Murdoch family feud erupts over media empire succession in Nevada - Rupert Murdoch's decision to amend the family trust has led to a feud among his four eldest children.
- The case is being heard in a private Nevada court, with a media coalition seeking to unseal the proceedings.
- The outcome of this case could have significant implications for family court transparency in Nevada.
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crime, politics 2024-08-01 01:02
London Police Investigate Allegations Against Washington Post Publisher Will Lewis - London police are investigating allegations regarding Will Lewis, the recently appointed publisher of The Washington Post.
- The investigation centers around accusations that he oversaw the mass deletion of emails over a decade ago linked to a phone hacking scandal.
- This probe raises questions about accountability within media institutions and their impact on public trust.
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society, crime, politics 2024-07-30 00:00
LONDON — Allegations of Cover-Up in Murdoch Tabloid Scandal - Washington Post CEO Will Lewis has been accused of misleading police regarding the investigations into Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids.
- The accusations were made in a London courtroom, intensifying scrutiny of the media mogul's practices.
- This incident raises concerns about transparency and accountability in journalism.
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politics, business 2024-07-28 00:00
Murdoch's Succession Plan: A Family Divided Over Media Control - Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire media mogul, is experiencing conflicts with his children over the control of his expansive media empire.
- This situation may lead to significant changes in the global media landscape.
- The ongoing disputes highlight the complexities of family dynamics in high-stakes business environments.
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society, politics 2024-07-28 00:00
Rupert Murdoch Seeks Control Over Media Empire Amid Family Disputes - Rupert Murdoch's succession planning raises alarms about the potential continuation of rightwing media influence.
- Critics fear that his wealth could perpetuate a political agenda even after his death.
- There is a strong call for resisting this ongoing influence to preserve democratic integrity.
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politics 2024-07-18 00:00
Murdoch's Shift in Influence at Republican National Convention - Former Fox star Tucker Carlson gains significant role at GOP convention.
- Rupert Murdoch's influence, once key, now overshadowed by figures he shunned.
- Shift seen in Republican circles as power dynamics change.
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society 2024-06-03 07:32
Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Marries Fifth Wife in California Vineyard Ceremony - Rupert Murdoch, the media magnate, tied the knot for the fifth time at his California vineyard.
- The ceremony involved marrying a Russian-born retired molecular biologist.
- The 93-year-old media mogul continues his personal life journey with another significant wedding.
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miscellaneous 2024-04-18 18:03
It is sad that Hugh Grant won't go to court, but good can come of it 
crime 2024-04-09 16:02
The new Washington Post CEO is accused of covering up the phone-hacking scandal 
miscellaneous 2024-03-20 01:00
The High Court heard that Rupert Murdoch must have known about phone hacking 
miscellaneous 2024-03-18 22:41
The RBG award ceremony that would have honored Musk and Murdoch was canceled after the family protested 
miscellaneous 2024-03-10 00:10
The 92-year-old media mogul plans to marry for the fifth time You've reached the end
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