Voice of America director Michael Abramowitz expressed deep sadness as over 1,300 staff were placed on administrative leave following Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media, impacting VOA’s ability to carry out its mission of providing reliable news globally. Trump’s order targets VOA and other U.S.-funded broadcast entities, citing leftist bias, but faces criticism from journalism organizations and concerns about political influence on independent reporting.
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Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?
Last year, the BBC received a Bafta for its Glastonbury coverage, but this year it faced criticism over its decision not to livestream a performance by the Belfast rap trio Kneecap, amid political pressure and controversy regarding one member's legal issues. Despite not being widely known, the punk duo Bob Vylan gained significant attention during the festival, drawing in millions of viewers. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The BBC showed a big music...
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