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17 Aralık 2018

The Year of Reckoning at CBS: Sexual Harassment Allegations and Attempts to Cover Them Up

In the past 13 months, CBS has undergone a companywide reckoning in the wake of the #MeToo movement that has stretched from its morning show to its prime-time lineup, its news division to its executive suite.

CBS Says Les Moonves Will Not Receive $120 Million Severance

The company announced that Mr. Moonves, who was forced out in September after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, had breached his employment contract.

Five Takeaways From New Reports on Russia’s Social Media Operations

The reports, by teams at the cybersecurity company New Knowledge and Oxford University, fill out a portrait of the impressive operations by the Internet Research Agency in St. Petersburg.

What Is a Recession, and Why Are People Talking About the Next One?

A brief guide to recessions and what can be done about them.

The Shift: Social Media’s Forever War

New Senate reports show that the Russian influence campaign for the 2016 election ushered in a new era of perpetual conflict.

Wall Street Hits New 2018 Lows as Stock Market Decline Continues

Stocks on Wall Street slumped through the afternoon, with the S&P 500 at its lowest point for the year and most sectors affected by the sell-off.

Former Michael Flynn Business Associates Indicted in Turkey Lobbying Case

The indictment is further evidence of a crackdown on unregistered foreign lobbying growing from the inquiry by Robert S. Mueller III, who has investigated money from Ukraine and Turkey designed to manipulate decision-making in Washington.

Malaysia Files Criminal Charges Against Goldman Sachs Over 1MDB Scandal

In the wake of a scandal that brought down the country’s former prime minister, the Malaysian government is seeking fines in excess of $2.7 billion.

Russian Effort to Influence 2016 Election Targeted African-Americans

Two reports commissioned by the Senate Intelligence Committee take a deeper look at the fake social media accounts used by Russia in the American election.

Feature: These 3 Democrats Will Finally Have the Power to Investigate the White House. How Far Will They Go?

In two weeks, congressional Democrats will return to Washington with the authority to investigate a White House that is suspected of foreign collusion, conflicts of interest and mismanagement of the federal government.

Mediator: More Powerful Than a Russian Troll Army: The National Enquirer

Now that the supermarket tabloid has admitted to prosecutors that it did political dirty work for Donald Trump, here’s a look at its unlikely power.

Ryan Zinke’s Legal Troubles Are Far From Over

Investigations into the departing interior secretary’s actions will probably not end with his resignation, and may cloud his political future.