The BBC apologized to Donald Trump after splicing two separate soundbites from his Jan. 6, 2021, speech, making them sound like one continuous statement. Editing is a common and necessary practice in journalism, but it can distort the truth when used to change the original meaning or intent of a statement. Following the incident, the…
LONDON — The BBC’s boss and its head of news quit on Sunday, Nov. 9, following criticism over bias at the British broadcaster, including in the way it edited a speech by President Donald Trump. The BBC had been under mounting pressure after an internal report by a former standards adviser was leaked to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, which cited failings…
The ongoing Google/Disney standoff could lead YouTube TV subscribers with a $20 credit by Sunday. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported that the two sides are negotiating on Saturday to broker a deal to return Disney channels, like ABC and ESPN, to the television platform. However, Marchand also confirmed that YouTube TV customers will receiver a…