Category: Media & Big Tech

FTC Proposes New Rules Barring Facebook from ‘Monetizing Youth Data’

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on May 3 alleged Facebook failed to comply with a 2020 privacy order and proposed “blanket prohibitions” barring the social media giant from monetizing the data of young users. Wednesday’s announcement represents the third time the FTC has taken action against Facebook, now called Meta, over privacy issues. The tech company agreed…


Fox’s Gutfeld Defends Tucker Carlson After Video Leaks Draw Backlash

Fox’s late-night show host Greg Gutfeld has come to the defense of his former colleague Tucker Carlson after a series of leaked videos featuring Carlson’s backstage comments drew backlash from commentators. “Apparently everyone understands nonsense banter between segments except for hall monitor failures bitterly chronicling the lives of the far more successful,” Gutfeld, host of…


‘Fox Leaks’ Videos Target Tucker Carlson Following Exit From Network

In the wake of Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News, a left-wing organization appears to have obtained behind-the-scenes footage of Carlson and is leaking them online. For the past several days, Media Matters for America has posted what it calls “FOXLEAKS,” showing videos of the Fox News host speaking about a range of subjects. “NEW…


Maria Bartiromo Responds to Ex-Fox News Producer’s Allegations

Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo’s team issued a response after a former producer claimed that she used her personal connections with then-President Donald Trump to protect her status within the network. A former producer, Abby Grossberg, filed a lawsuit against Fox News and several others, including former host Tucker Carlson, for what she alleges was…


A Regime ‘Fit for Communist China’: Lawsuit Filed Against US Social Media Censorship Collusion

A lawsuit by America First Legal (AFL) alleges that certain entities colluded with the American government to enforce censorship of issues like the 2020 election and COVID-19 on social media platforms. According to a May 2 press release, the federal class action lawsuit was filed against individuals and entities identified as having “conspired with the government…


MSNBC Tops Fox News in Primetime Ratings After Tucker Carlson Exit

Fox News continued to see a decline in ratings on Monday after using a new host, coming a week after it was announced Tucker Carlson is departing the network. In turn, left-leaning outlet MSNBC’s primetime ratings prevailed over Fox News on Monday, May 1, according to Nielsen data. For the evening, Fox News brought in…


Tucker Carlson’s Next Move After Departure From Fox News Is Revealed

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is expected to appear at an Alabama fundraiser this week, coming more than a week after his departure from Fox News, according to the organization of the event. Carlson will speak at the annual fundraiser for Rainbow Omega at 7 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Oxford Performing Arts Center website….


ANALYSIS: Six Theories About Why Tucker Carlson Left Fox News

News Analysis On April 24, Fox News released a statement saying, “FOX News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways.” No reason was given. Since then, a flurry of theories has dominated the headlines. While Fox gave no reason for Carlson’s departure, it also didn’t say Carlson was “fired.” According to an April 28 report by 19FortyFive,…


Leaked Video Shows Tucker Carlson Criticizing Fox Streaming Platform

Tucker Carlson, prior to leaving Fox News, appeared to have critical things to say about Fox News’ Fox Nation streaming service, according to a leaked video. “Nobody watches Fox Nation because the site sucks,” Carlson said in the video, later adding, “The site doesn’t work.” The video, obtained by Media Matters, a politically left-leaning media watchdog…


Pornhub Blocks Access in Utah After State Passes New Age Verification Law

Pornhub has disabled access to its website in Utah in response to a new law requiring companies publishing adult content to verify users’ ages before allowing them to view the X-rated material on their platforms. The pornography website confirmed to Axios that it completely disabled its websites for individuals located in the state on May 1. Individuals in Utah attempting…