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In media news, the head of CBS News has become the second high profile person to step down as the network confronts a lawsuit from the Trump administration. CBS's corporate parent, Paramount Global, is currently involved in settlement negotiations with lawyers for Trump. over the editing of an October interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Now former CBS CEO Wendy McMahon's resignation made clear that she was not happy with the way those talks were going, declaring that the company and I do not agree on the path forward. The veteran executive producer of 60 Minutes, Bill Owens, resigned in April, saying Paramount Global was infringing on his journalistic independence. And finally, Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law today.
Now former CBS CEO Wendy McMahon's resignation made clear that she was not happy with the way those talks were going, declaring that the company and I do not agree on the path forward. The veteran executive producer of 60 Minutes, Bill Owens, resigned in April, saying Paramount Global was infringing on his journalistic independence. And finally, Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law today.
Now former CBS CEO Wendy McMahon's resignation made clear that she was not happy with the way those talks were going, declaring that the company and I do not agree on the path forward. The veteran executive producer of 60 Minutes, Bill Owens, resigned in April, saying Paramount Global was infringing on his journalistic independence. And finally, Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law today.
It makes it a federal crime to post real and fake sexually explicit imagery online of people without their consent. And it requires social media companies to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request. The bill had bipartisan support as well as public backing from the first lady, Melania Trump.
It makes it a federal crime to post real and fake sexually explicit imagery online of people without their consent. And it requires social media companies to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request. The bill had bipartisan support as well as public backing from the first lady, Melania Trump.
It makes it a federal crime to post real and fake sexually explicit imagery online of people without their consent. And it requires social media companies to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request. The bill had bipartisan support as well as public backing from the first lady, Melania Trump.
The 19th has some advice on how you can request the takedown of explicit images created or shared without permission, including some resources on how to fight online abuse. You can find those links and all the stories we talked about today in the Apple News app. And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next from Wired.
The 19th has some advice on how you can request the takedown of explicit images created or shared without permission, including some resources on how to fight online abuse. You can find those links and all the stories we talked about today in the Apple News app. And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next from Wired.
The 19th has some advice on how you can request the takedown of explicit images created or shared without permission, including some resources on how to fight online abuse. You can find those links and all the stories we talked about today in the Apple News app. And if you're already listening in the news app right now, we've got a narrated article coming up next from Wired.
This month, Airbnb will launch the first phase of a $200 million reinvention. This version of the company won't just be about booking a vacation, according to Airbnb's CEO. It'll be a hub to solicit almost any kind of service, including a super concierge with AI that knows you well enough to plan your trips for you.
This month, Airbnb will launch the first phase of a $200 million reinvention. This version of the company won't just be about booking a vacation, according to Airbnb's CEO. It'll be a hub to solicit almost any kind of service, including a super concierge with AI that knows you well enough to plan your trips for you.
This month, Airbnb will launch the first phase of a $200 million reinvention. This version of the company won't just be about booking a vacation, according to Airbnb's CEO. It'll be a hub to solicit almost any kind of service, including a super concierge with AI that knows you well enough to plan your trips for you.
If you're listening in the podcast app, follow Apple News Plus Narrated to find that story. And I'll be back with the news tomorrow.
If you're listening in the podcast app, follow Apple News Plus Narrated to find that story. And I'll be back with the news tomorrow.
If you're listening in the podcast app, follow Apple News Plus Narrated to find that story. And I'll be back with the news tomorrow.
Good morning. It's Monday, May 19th. I'm Shamita Basu. This is Apple News Today. On today's show, Israel agrees to resume basic aid to Gaza as it presses forward with its ground offensive. Why Americans aren't taking American manufacturing jobs. And investigators are trying to understand how a big sail ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
Good morning. It's Monday, May 19th. I'm Shamita Basu. This is Apple News Today. On today's show, Israel agrees to resume basic aid to Gaza as it presses forward with its ground offensive. Why Americans aren't taking American manufacturing jobs. And investigators are trying to understand how a big sail ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
Good morning. It's Monday, May 19th. I'm Shamita Basu. This is Apple News Today. On today's show, Israel agrees to resume basic aid to Gaza as it presses forward with its ground offensive. Why Americans aren't taking American manufacturing jobs. And investigators are trying to understand how a big sail ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
But first, to the news that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. His office released a statement yesterday which said that this was an aggressive form of the disease, but added that it appears to be hormone sensitive, which allows for effective management and that his family is reviewing treatment options.