Fellow billionaire Zuckerman, a commercial real-estate developer who bought the 95-year-old paper in 1993 and last week hung a “For Sale” sign on it, has been losing enthusiasm for subsidizing the paper’s estimated $20 million-a-year-losses, and has been actively seeking a buyer for months. He has retained the Lazard financial advisers to help facilitate a sale. … [Read more...] about The Supermarket Billionaire Who Wants To Buy ‘The Daily News’
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Jon Stewart: Yes, Fox News, I Do Make Silly Ethnic Voices
NEW: I asked Amy Klobuchar to respond to the calls for her to drop out of the running to be Joe Biden’s VP amid scrutiny of her record as prosecutor in MN, when she declined to prosecute police. She said, “Joe Biden’s gonna make a decision on VP and I know he’ll make a good one.” … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart: Yes, Fox News, I Do Make Silly Ethnic Voices
Here’s How Fox News Covered the CNN Reporter’s Arrest in Minneapolis
Reporting from Minneapolis after another night of violent protests over the death of George Floyd, CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez found himself surrounded by a group of cops clad in riot gear. As the situation was broadcast on CNN’s New Day, Jimenez showed the officers his credentials and calmly asked them where they would like the crew to move. … [Read more...] about Here’s How Fox News Covered the CNN Reporter’s Arrest in Minneapolis
Fox News Star Geraldo Rivera Unloads on Trump: ‘What Is This, 6th Grade?!’
Trump attempted to walk back his incendiary comments in a pair of tweets on Friday, claiming that he was just worried about the safety of the protesters. “It’s very simple, nobody should have any problem with this other than the haters, and those looking to cause trouble on social media,” the president wrote, adding, “Honor the memory of George Floyd!” … [Read more...] about Fox News Star Geraldo Rivera Unloads on Trump: ‘What Is This, 6th Grade?!’
Coronavirus news from the Bay Area: May 29
1:22 p.m. Breed calls San Francisco reopening plan ‘too conservative’: During a conversation with San Francisco health officer Dr. Tomas Aragon on Friday, Mayor London Breed said she believes the pace of the city’s reopening is “too conservative.” She expressed concern about the emotional toll the COVID-19 shutdown has taken on residents, as well as the economic devastation. “This is not sustainable, emotionally it's having an impact on people’s lives,” Breed said. She said the city needs public health guidelines for safely gathering with friends and family. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus news from the Bay Area: May 29
