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How did the FCC approve Paramount’s takeover by the Ellison family and Skydance?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I Corva Coleman, the corporate parent of media outlets CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and Paramount Pictures has a new owner. The Federal Communications Commission has approved Paramount's takeover by the Ellison family and Sky Dance Media. And Pierre's David Fulkenflick reports Paramount and Sky Dance made concessions to the Trump administration to secure the deal.
Paramount controlling owner Sherry Redstone had told associates Paramount could not compete with the digital giants Netflix and Amazon. Skydance is controlled by another Titan, Oracle founder and Trump supporter Larry Ellison and his son David. The FCC's approval comes after Paramount agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit by Trump against CBS News over an interview with Kamala Harris. Outside legal scholars call the suit frivolous. France also agreed to scotch Paramount's DEI initiatives in the US and to take steps to ensure ideological diversity in its programs and news. Trump's FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, celebrated, calling it a blow against bias in mainstream media.
What are the latest extreme‑heat warnings across the central and southern United States?
David Fulkenflick, NPR News.
Extreme heat is still plaguing the central and southern US. There are heat advisories ranging from Louisiana to South Dakota. Extreme heat could hit the Saint Louis area where it could feel like more than one hundred eleven degrees today. More heat alerts range from South Carolina up to southern Maine. Dr. Michael Metz of Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital in New York says he is seeing people come in with heat-related illnesses.
We're seeing a lot of younger patients just because they're out and about in the city, maybe not drinking as much as they should be, not hydrating enough, that are coming in just from passing out in the subway, on the streets.
The National Weather Service has also issued extreme heat warnings today for the greater Philadelphia and Newark, New Jersey areas.
Why is France planning to recognize a Palestinian state and what does it mean for the Gaza ceasefire?
There it could feel like one hundred seven degrees today. French president Emmanuel Macron says he plans to recognize a state of Palestine. But first, Empire's Michel Kellaman reports he's calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
In a letter posted on X Macron promises the Palestinian authority president that France intends to recognize a Palestinian state. The French leader says he'll make the announcement at the UN General Assembly in September. Next week, France and Saudi Arabia are hosting a conference on a two-state solution. The US is not planning to attend that.
With diplomacy in doubt, aid groups are warning of widespread hunger. Michelle Kellaman, NPR News, the State Department.
How are U.S. tariffs affecting Brazilian beef exports and global meat markets?
France is the first G seven nation to say it will recognize a Palestinian state. The US will not.
You're listening to NPR. Brazilian beef exports to the U.S. are plummeting amid rising beef prices in U.S. markets. President Trump levied tariffs on Brazilian beef last April.
Exports were already falling since April when Trump slapped a 10% tariff on Brazilian goods. But in recent months, as the 50% deadline nears, meat supplies to the U.S.
What is the impact of Australia relaxing U.S. beef import restrictions?
have plummeted. According to Brazil's Meat Exporter Association, sales dropped nearly 80%. Prices have jumped by 12%. Beef exporters are urging negotiations. Meanwhile, many are postponing shipments and exploring new markets. A quarter of Brazil's beef goes to the U.S. President Trump threatened the high tariff because of the quote unfair prosecution of Brazil's ex-president, a political ally. The former Brazilian leader is facing charges of plotting a coup to stay in power after his twenty twenty-two election defeat. KerryCon NPR News Rio
de Janeiro.
What is President Trump’s agenda during his upcoming Scotland trip?
Separately, Australia has announced it will relax some restrictions on the import of US beef. President Trump is delighted. Writing online he warned, quote, the other countries that refuse our magnificent beef are unnoticed. Australia is already a major beef producer of its own. It had limited US beef out of fears of mad cow disease. The president is leaving for Scotland this morning for a four day trip. Trump is likely to play on two of his Scottish golf courses, and Trump is expected to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Aberdeen.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
How did the FCC approve Paramount’s takeover by the Ellison family and Skydance?
0:00–1:02
2
What are the latest extreme‑heat warnings across the central and southern United States?
1:02–1:47
3
Why is France planning to recognize a Palestinian state and what does it mean for the Gaza ceasefire?
1:47–2:40
4
How are U.S. tariffs affecting Brazilian beef exports and global meat markets?
2:40–3:26
5
What is the impact of Australia relaxing U.S. beef import restrictions?
3:26–4:00
6
What is President Trump’s agenda during his upcoming Scotland trip?
4:00–4:39