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The Beleaguered Business Insider

Time ran out Wednesday for chief executive Barbara Peng after Axel Springer brass began to sour on her leadership last year, Status has learned—now alarmed staffers inside the outlet are wondering what’s next.

Natalie Korach

May 20, 2026

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Anderson's '60' Adieu

With Anderson Cooper saying goodbye to “60 Minutes” following the season finale, attention is turning to how the iconic newsmagazine will survive Bari Weiss’ anticipated overhaul.

Natalie Korach

May 17, 2026

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The Times’ Kristof Controversy

The Pulitzer-winning columnist’s explosive piece detailing sexual abuse of Palestinians has spawned a tsunami of backlash. But while The Times is defending the writer, its newsroom has remained notably silent.

Natalie Korach

May 13, 2026

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The Post’s Opinion Divide

As Adam O’Neal carries out Jeff Bezos’ vision for The Washington Post’s opinion section, staffers tell Status they question the paper’s priorities in the wake of sweeping layoffs.

Natalie Korach

May 10, 2026

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Döpfner’s Right-Wing Drive

Axel Springer chief Mathias Döpfner has not-so-subtly pushed the German publishing giant in a rightward direction, alarming some staffers who fear the shift could undermine their editorial independence.

Natalie Korach

May 6, 2026

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Fox’s Pledge of Allegiance

Rupert Murdoch’s network, having learned its lesson in 2020, is unshakably sticking with Trump while other major MAGA Media voices have broken with him over the Iran war.

Natalie Korach

May 3, 2026

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Alex Cooper’s Netflix Problem

A forthcoming unscripted Netflix series featuring the star podcaster’s former talent-turned-nemesis Alix Earle could pose major headaches for Unwell Network, Status has learned.

Natalie Korach

Apr 29, 2026

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The Appetite For a Dinner Do-Over

As Washington reels from the attempted attack on the WHCD, serious questions remain about whether the event will be rescheduled at Trump’s request, with security top of mind.

Natalie Korach

Apr 26, 2026

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US Weekly’s Last Stand

Following Condé Nast’s cuts last week, Status has learned that Us Weekly is slashing its staff by nearly half, a reflection of the bleak state of the magazine business.

Natalie Korach

Apr 22, 2026

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Condé Nast's Big-Brand Blueprint

As Roger Lynch continues to consolidate the legacy magazine publisher around its biggest brands, smaller titles losing ground online are being left behind.

Natalie Korach

Apr 19, 2026

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Alex Cooper’s Unwell Diagnosis

Alex Cooper’s recent “feud” with Alix Earle speaks to larger challenges at her Unwell Network, insiders tell Status, as content creator stars look to turn their individual online success into full-scale media operations.

Natalie Korach

Apr 15, 2026

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The Athletic Plays Defense

The New York Times-owned sports vertical is facing internal blowback after rushing to defend reporter Dianna Russini, only for it to later be revealed the paper had quietly launched an investigation into her conduct, insiders tell Status.

Natalie Korach

Apr 12, 2026

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

As the Trump administration wages war on the press, news outlets hosting White House Correspondents’ Dinner events are dodging questions about who’s on their guest lists.

Natalie Korach

Apr 8, 2026

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WHCD’s Trump-Era Accessories

Journalists plan to make a subtle but pointed statement with their attire at the annual gala, Status has learned, as Donald Trump prepares to attend for the first time.

Natalie Korach

Apr 5, 2026

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The 30 Rock Custody Battle

Peter Alexander’s surprise jump from NBC News to MS NOW is the latest flashpoint in a behind-the-scenes tug-of-war that has fueled tension between the progressive outlet and its former sister network, Status has learned.

Natalie Korach

Apr 1, 2026

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Chasing Creator Currency

Between creator workshops at CNN and a recent video hiring spree at The New York Times, legacy media is chasing the creator playbook, looking for answers to their digital woes.

Natalie Korach

Mar 29, 2026

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Soon-Shiong’s Drug Deception

As the FDA cracks down on the Los Angeles Times owner’s cancer drug claims, new reporting from Status reveals how the newspaper’s studio arm has been entangled in promoting them—raising ethical alarms among staff.

Natalie Korach

Mar 25, 2026

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Cable News’ Podcast Envy

CNN has begun experimenting with YouTube-style podcasting, but thus far it’s invited more mockery than praise as veterans question the strategy.

Natalie Korach

Mar 22, 2026

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HuffPost’s Buzz Kill

As BuzzFeed teeters on the brink, HuffPost staffers tell Status that anxiety is rippling through the newsroom and raising uncomfortable questions about the progressive outlet’s uncertain future.

Natalie Korach

Mar 18, 2026

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POLITICO’s Precarious Perch

As Axel Springer searches for the publication’s next top editor, Status has learned executives may also be quietly weighing a business-side leadership shakeup as well.

Natalie Korach

Mar 15, 2026

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Bezos’ Post Charm Offensive

After being MIA during sweeping layoffs at the paper, Jeff Bezos met with a small group of Washington Post staffers, where the discussion ranged from the paper’s future to the mogul’s role in “Melania.”

Natalie Korach

Mar 12, 2026

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CBS’ Mamdani Mania

Under Bari Weiss’ leadership, CBS News staffers are increasingly worried the network’s editorial priorities are mirroring The Free Press, particularly in coverage of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Natalie Korach

Mar 8, 2026

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Trump's Troubling RSVP

While the WHCA publicly welcomed Trump’s decision to attend this year’s dinner, inside the organization, correspondents reacted with a mix of curiosity and dread—with several telling Status the concessions made the press corps look “pathetic and weak.”

Natalie Korach

Mar 4, 2026

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The Trouble Covering Tehran

As U.S. and Israeli forces launch deadly strikes on Iran, the inherent challenges of covering the country are exacerbated by recent newsroom cuts, social media distortion, and a White House prone to telling lies.

Natalie Korach

Mar 1, 2026

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POLITICO’s Baton Pass

Axel Springer is closing in on POLITICO’s next editor-in-chief, as staffers brace for how John Harris’ successor could steer the publication’s next chapter.

Natalie Korach

Feb 25, 2026

The Beleaguered Business Insider

Anderson's '60' Adieu

The Times’ Kristof Controversy

The Post’s Opinion Divide

Döpfner’s Right-Wing Drive

Fox’s Pledge of Allegiance

Alex Cooper’s Netflix Problem

The Appetite For a Dinner Do-Over

US Weekly’s Last Stand

Condé Nast's Big-Brand Blueprint

Alex Cooper’s Unwell Diagnosis

The Athletic Plays Defense

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

WHCD’s Trump-Era Accessories

The 30 Rock Custody Battle

Chasing Creator Currency

Soon-Shiong’s Drug Deception

Cable News’ Podcast Envy

HuffPost’s Buzz Kill

POLITICO’s Precarious Perch

Bezos’ Post Charm Offensive

CBS’ Mamdani Mania

Trump's Troubling RSVP

The Trouble Covering Tehran

POLITICO’s Baton Pass

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