Network lawyers in a legal motion strongly pushed back against the FCC’s investigation into The View talkshowLawyers representing an ABC station have accused the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of punishing the network for political purposes in a strongly worded attack on the Trump-controlled commission’s investigation into the top-rated talkshow, The View.In a legal motion filed on Thursday, KTRK-TV, a Houston-based local television station owned by ABC, pushed back strongly against the FCC investigation, accusing the purportedly independent agency of taking actions that “threaten to upend decades of settled law and practice and chill critical protected speech, both with respect to The View and more broadly”. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/08/abc-lawyers-trump-fcc-targeting-network">Continue reading...</a>

Network lawyers in a legal motion strongly pushed back against the FCC’s investigation into The View talkshow

ABC lawyers accuse Trump’s FCC of punishing network for political reasons

Second season of BBC hit has attracted one of the most high-profile casts ever assembled for a reality TV showIf it were any other show, the sight of the comedian <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/nov/07/celebrity-traitors-alan-carr-winner-bbc-iplayer">Alan Carr sobbing</a> under the burden of his dishonesty may have been enough to put off any celebrity thinking about accepting a place in the perilous Traitors’ castle.Yet the second season of The Celebrity Traitors, being filmed at its now <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/mar/01/scotland-highlands-traitors-locations-reality-tv">famous Highlands retreat</a>, has managed to attract one of the most high-profile casts ever assembled for a reality TV show. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/09/celebrity-traitors-has-seduced-stars">Continue reading...</a>

Second season of BBC hit has attracted one of the most high-profile casts ever assembled for a reality TV show

‘You don’t have to sell them on the idea’: how Celebrity Traitors has seduced the stars

Pressure is growing on government to act on legal threats designed to ‘harass and intimidate’ opponentsVerity Nevitt was just 21, a student living away from home for the first time, when she learned she and her twin sister, Lucy, were going to be sued in the high court. Someone knocked on the door of her London house share with a big bundle of papers and asked her to sign for them.A year earlier, the sisters had reported a man to the police, accusing him of sexually assaulting Verity and then, after she had left the house, raping Lucy. When the case was dropped by police, they decided to name him on social media, in order to warn others. The man responded by suing them for misuse of private information, harassment and eventually defamation. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/campaigners-silenced-slapps-uk">Continue reading...</a>

Pressure is growing on government to act on legal threats designed to ‘harass and intimidate’ opponents

‘It’s David and Goliath’: how UK campaigners feel silenced by Slapps

Whimsical film shows relay of animals carrying centennial card from Balmoral Castle to naturalist in LondonKing Charles has featured in a surprise birthday tribute to David Attenborough, with a cast of wild animals helping to relay his handwritten congratulatory centenary card.The whimsical film, A Very Special Delivery, begins with the king writing his tribute in the library of Balmoral Castle. Charles, wearing an animal-themed tie featuring elephants, reflects on more than 60 years of friendship with the renowned naturalist. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/08/king-charles-birthday-tribute-film-david-attenborough-100">Continue reading...</a>

Whimsical film shows relay of animals carrying centennial card from Balmoral Castle to naturalist in London

King Charles features in surprise birthday tribute to David Attenborough

Jack Thorne’s headline-grabbing drama about toxic masculinity is the clear favourite. But might the odds be stacked against it? Here is our guide to the worthiest winnersThis year, the Bafta TV Awards feel relatively young at 71. After all, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/03/tv-tonight-let-the-david-attenborough-100th-birthday-celebrations-begin">David Attenborough has just turned 100</a>, and August marks the 90th anniversary of BBC television. But Sunday’s ceremony is a long-established and recognised celebration of the state of British TV – which isn’t always easy to predict.The frontrunner for this year’s awards – featuring new host Greg Davies – is Adolescence, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/24/adolescence-dominates-bafta-tv-award-nominations-2026">which has 11 nominations</a>. But its chances may be affected by the qualifying period for shows – the previous calendar year – meaning entries aired between 17 and five months ago. Given that Adolescence was dropped by Netflix on 13 March last year, some voters may conclude that it has <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/live/2026/jan/11/golden-globes-2026-the-winners-the-losers-the-outfits-live">already been honoured enough</a>. (At last month’s separate Craft awards, it surprisingly lost the Writer category to Slow Horses.) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/09/adolescence-to-the-celebrity-traitors-who-will-win-the-tv-baftas-and-who-should">Continue reading...</a>

Jack Thorne’s headline-grabbing drama about toxic masculinity is the clear favourite. But might the odds be stacked against it? Here is our guide to the ...

Adolescence to The Celebrity Traitors: who will win the TV Baftas … and who should?

Towie star Hall, 35, found unresponsive with head wounds reportedly caused by shards of glass at villa on Spanish islandThe Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall has been found dead in Mallorca.The former reality TV show personality was found unresponsive with head wounds reportedly caused by shards of glass at a villa on the Spanish island. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/07/the-only-way-is-essex-jake-hall-found-dead-mallorca-towie">Continue reading...</a>

Towie star Hall, 35, found unresponsive with head wounds reportedly caused by shards of glass at villa on Spanish island

The Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall found dead in Mallorca

About 120 journalists and broadcast staff expected to protest about pay freeze as STV invests in new radio stationCoverage of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/scotland">Scotland’s election</a> counts by STV, the commercial broadcaster, is expected to be heavily hit by strike action in an escalating dispute over pay.The National Union of Journalists and the technical union Bectu have targeted STV’s election reporting for their second strike this year in protest at its decision to impose a company-wide pay freeze after a significant fall in revenues. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/07/stv-scotland-election-coverage-hit-strike-action-pay">Continue reading...</a>

About 120 journalists and broadcast staff expected to protest about pay freeze as STV invests in new radio station

STV’s Scotland election coverage to be hit by strike action over pay

The brash mogul once known as ‘the mouth from the south’ took on established broadcasters and changed TV for everFebruary, 1982. The startup cable news channel, CNN, is not yet two years old. It’s bleeding $2m a month. To help make payroll, owner <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/06/ted-turner-obituary">Ted Turner</a>, known as the “mouth of the south” for his brazen behavior, is cashing in krugerrands he’s got stashed in his private safe (concession sales from the Atlanta Braves help, too.)ABC, one of the trio of broadcast networks he’d intended to run out of business, has just announced it plans to create a rival all-news service that, out of the gate, is sure to have more viewers (and certainly more resources). It’s so bad, Ted’s even considering an alliance with another network, that “cheap whorehouse”, CBS. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/07/ted-turner-cnn-news">Continue reading...</a>

The brash mogul once known as ‘the mouth from the south’ took on established broadcasters and changed TV for ever

Ted Turner: the man whose 24-hour CNN network broke the news

Ahead of Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros Discovery, Amanpour talks ‘ideological realignment of CBS’One of CNN’s most recognizable and influential voices, chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour, has voiced concerns about CBS News parent company Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of CNN parent company Warner Bros Discovery and what it might mean for the cable news network.Speaking at the Truth Tellers summit honoring the late English journalism pioneer, Sir Harry Evans, Amanpour said: “Clearly I’m concerned, and I’m not sure how much I’m allowed to say about a corporate thing that’s under way, but I am obviously, as a person, as a journalist with a record, concerned, and I’m concerned based on what’s happened to the other things that [Paramount Skydance chief executive, David Ellison, has] taken over already, like CBS News.” Amanpour noted how the network had done since it came under the control of Skydance last summer and nodded to reports about major changes coming to the Sunday show, 60 Minutes. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/06/cnn-christiane-amanpour-david-ellison-paramount">Continue reading...</a>

Ahead of Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros Discovery, Amanpour talks ‘ideological realignment of CBS’

CNN legend Christiane Amanpour expresses concern about Ellison takeover

After months of protest, crackdown and war, on-the-ground reporting is more impossible than it has ever been. These challenges shape every aspect of how we report on what is happening in the country<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://support.theguardian.com/">Support independent journalism today</a></li></ul>Iran is among the world’s most repressive countries for press freedom. But in recent months, I have seen first-hand how the work of telling the truth has grown more fragile, more improvised, and more dangerous than ever.We have been cut off from our sources. After the authorities imposed a nationwide communications blackout, the already fragile infrastructure of reporting has all but collapsed. Even when we can make contact, we are careful; a phone search at a checkpoint could put them in danger. We cannot cross-check events through local coverage or rely on familiar verification channels. Instead, we wait for the rare, precious moments when a reliable contact inside Iran manages to get online, navigating VPNs or risking Starlink, which the authorities have criminalised.The Guardian is committed to helping journalists inside repressive regimes across the world to share their stories. As part of our annual support campaign promoting the defence of the free press please consider <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://support.theguardian.com/">backing our work today</a> – or consider backing another independent outlet whose work you value. We’re hoping to get 60,000 new supporters, or acts of support by 21 May. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/membership/2026/may/08/telling-the-truth-about-iran-is-more-dangerous-than-ever">Continue reading...</a>

After months of protest, crackdown and war, on-the-ground reporting is more impossible than it has ever been. These challenges shape every aspect of how ...

Telling the truth about Iran is more dangerous than ever

Turner’s original vision is under serious threat these daysTed Turner, who died on Wednesday aged 87, was many things – a philanthropist, a conservationist, the one-time husband of movie star Jane Fonda, a yachtsman, and the owner of the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Hawks.He thought big and lived large.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/07/ted-turner-cnn-paramount-skydance">Continue reading...</a>

Turner’s original vision is under serious threat these days

CNN was Ted Turner’s brainchild. It faces a precarious future | Margaret Sullivan

As the satirical online newspaper the Onion waits for court approval to take over the conspiracy website Infowars, Helen Pidd speaks to a former staff member about its sinister rise and dramatic fallAlex Jones is known as the US far-right conspiracist who has been peddling misinformation and dangerous lies on his site, Infowars. For years in his early 20s, Josh Owens worked for him, accepting his point of view. “Jones made the world seem exciting,” Owens tells Helen Pidd.In 2012, a gunman walked into Sandy Hook elementary school in Connecticut and killed 20 children and six adults. It prompted probably the most serious conversation the US had ever had about gun control. But Jones used it as fodder on his site. The children were alive, he said, the grieving parents were actors. The whole thing was a government plot to take away people’s guns. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/may/07/infowars-insider-alex-jones-full-story-podcast">Continue reading...</a>

As the satirical online newspaper the Onion waits for court approval to take over the conspiracy website Infowars, Helen Pidd speaks to a former staff me...

An Infowars insider on the warped world of Alex Jones - podcast

To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s centenary, Madeleine Finlay catches up with natural history writer Patrick Barkham, who has met the celebrated presenter. They explore how the natural world has changed in the century that Attenborough has been on Earth, and how his programming has reflected his growing commitment to highlighting the devastating impacts of the climate crisis on nature and biodiversityClips: BBC, PBS Support the Guardian: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://theguardian.com/sciencepod">theguardian.com/sciencepod</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2026/may/07/100-years-on-earth-celebrating-david-attenborough-birthday-podcast">Continue reading...</a>

To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s centenary, Madeleine Finlay catches up with natural history writer Patrick Barkham, who has met the celebrated pres...

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Some found out they didn't qualify for WARN Act protections like two-months notice because the company had classified them as remote workers.

Laid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no. 

The invisible force behind all of this is no mystery to anyone paying attention to the city's tech economy. San Francisco is home to some of the most valuable private companies in the world, and their employees have been quietly accumulating — and, increasingly, cashing out — fortunes.

The invisible force behind all of this is no mystery to anyone paying attention to the city's tech economy. San Francisco is home to some of the most val...

San Francisco’s housing market has lost its mind

The Clips feed aims to enable discovery by offering users a scrollable feed with short snippets of shows and movies.

Prime Video follows Netflix and Disney by adding a TikTok-like ‘Clips’ feed in its app

Intel's stock has risen a stunning 490% over the past year, a bet by Wall Street that may be running well ahead of the company's actual turnaround.

Intel’s comeback story is even wilder than it seems

Cloudflare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn't need as many support roles.

Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high

More than 500 people will be affected by the closures. “We must refocus on our core business,” Porsche CEO and executive chair Michael Leiters said in a statement. "This is the indispensable foundation for a successful strategic realignment. This forces us to make painful cuts — including our subsidiaries."

More than 500 people will be affected by the closures. “We must refocus on our core business,” Porsche CEO and executive chair Michael Leiters said in a ...

Porsche shutters e-bike, battery, software subsidiaries as part of company overhaul

The VC firm, which focuses on mothers as consumers, raised a $10 million debut fund. 

Mother Ventures is looking at moms as the ‘economic engine’

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Avride after identifying more than a dozen crashes and one minor injury.

Uber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes

A report by Poland’s top intelligence agency accused Russia of sabotage and hacking activities against the country’s military and civilian infrastructure. 

Poland says hackers breached water treatment plants, and the US is facing the same threat

Former cybersecurity executive Peter Williams stole several surveillance and hacking tools and sold them for $1.3 million to a Russian broker that works with Putin’s government. 

Former cybersecurity executive Peter Williams stole several surveillance and hacking tools and sold them for $1.3 million to a Russian broker that works ...

US defense contractor who sold hacking tools to Russian broker ordered to pay $10M to former employers

The initial set of files housed on the site will include those containing unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire U.S. government. The materials have been reviewed for security purposes, but many have "not yet been analyzed for resolution of any anomalies," the Department's statement read.

The initial set of files housed on the site will include those containing unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) videos, photos, and original source docu...

Pentagon releases UFO files on new website

Truecaller's ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs. 

Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales

Learn what it takes to build a Series A in 2027 from top VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Register today to hear this session live on the Builders Stage.

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After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets. The company intends to list on ​Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "LIME." Lime did not share terms of the offering.

After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets. The company intends to list on ​Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "LIME." Lime...

Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO

PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it's up to the task.

PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks i...

The biggest US power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy

Airbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent.

Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code

Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't worried about that; they're more worried about drowning.

Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting...

The fax machine is the bottleneck in US healthcare, and VCs are starting to notice

The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 billion.

The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 bil...

Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B

The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including education and creator platforms. 

The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, includin...

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