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- 1CDC report shows teen sadness declining despite social media panic●Another Blow to the SS Moral Panic: Teen Sadness Falls The moral panic around social media is at a fever pitch, but a ne
A new CDC report indicates that sadness among teenagers is falling, at a time when claims that social media is driving a youth mental health crisis have reached a peak. Commentators argue the findings undercut the narrative linking teen distress to platforms like Instagram and TikTok, and the news is being shared widely in debates over proposed restrictions on social media for minors.
- 2TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage as White House Excludes CNN●TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage, Even as White House Excludes CNN https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/business/media
Major US television networks are set to resume coverage of President Trump, even as the White House moves to exclude CNN from its press pool arrangements. The dispute highlights ongoing friction between the administration and parts of the news media over access to presidential events. According to the New York Times, the networks will press ahead with coverage while CNN's exclusion raises fresh questions about press freedom and who gets to report on the president.
- 3Gaza media office says 262 Palestinian journalists killed since war began●262 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since Gaza war: Media office
Gaza's media office says Israeli forces have killed 262 Palestinian journalists since the Gaza war began in October 2023, a figure reported by the Anadolu news agency. Israel does not confirm targeting journalists and disputes such counts. Press freedom groups say the toll is the deadliest for the media in any recent conflict.
- 4RSF faction defects to Sudanese army, state media reports●RSF military group defects, joins Sudanese army: State media
Sudanese state media report that a military group within the Rapid Support Forces has defected and joined the Sudanese army. The claim, also carried by Anadolu Agency and Middle East Monitor, signals a possible split within the RSF as the country's civil war between the army and the paramilitary force continues. Details on the size of the defection and where it occurred were not immediately given.
- 5Giggly Squad Podcast Draws $150 Million Bidding War●Inside the ‘Giggly Squad’ Podcast Bidding War — $150M Offers, 3 Suitors
The comedy podcast 'Giggly Squad' is reportedly at the center of a bidding war, with three suitors said to have tabled offers worth up to $150 million. The report, from industry outlet The Ankler, signals that major audio and media companies continue to pay premium prices for established podcast brands with loyal audiences. Details of the bidders and terms have not been confirmed, and no deal has been announced.
- 6US judge overturns Trump's White House media ban●Trump's White House media ban overturned by US judge | BBC News
A US judge has ruled against the Trump administration's ban blocking certain media outlets from White House access, overturning the restriction. The decision reignites debate over press freedom and whether a president can choose which journalists cover his administration. The ruling is being widely covered by international news outlets and has drawn strong reactions from press freedom advocates and administration supporters.
- 7Trump clashes with CNN reporter at UN amid media ban ruling●Trump reaction to CNN reporter at UN and possible judge ruling impacting White House media ban
President Trump reacted sharply to a CNN reporter during an appearance at the United Nations, in a tense exchange caught on camera. The moment comes as a federal judge weighs a possible ruling on the White House's ban of certain media outlets from press events, a case with wide implications for press access. The clash and the court decision are drawing attention to the administration's ongoing disputes with news organisations.
- 8CNN Staff Describe 'Funeral' Mood as Paramount Acquires Warner Bros●CNN Mood 'Like a Funeral' as Paramount Acquires Warner Bros
Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros is reportedly leaving CNN staff shaken, with insiders describing the mood inside the news network as 'like a funeral' and its future path as hazy. The deal places CNN under new ownership, raising uncertainty about editorial direction, potential restructuring and job cuts at the network.
- 9CNN Left Off Air Force One for Trump Trip●CNN left off Air Force One for Trump’s trip, White House signals in new media restriction
CNN was excluded from the press pool traveling on Air Force One for a trip by President Trump, with the White House signaling a new media restriction. The move is drawing criticism from press freedom advocates, who see it as part of a broader pattern of the administration limiting access for outlets it views as unfavorable, raising concerns about editorial independence and transparency.
- 10Chinese Media Clashes with White House Staff as Delegates Walk Out on Netanyahu●Chinese Media Clashes with WH Staff; Delegates Walk Out on Netanyahu | NTD Evening News (Sept. 24)
An evening news roundup from NTD reports two notable confrontations on September 24: a clash between Chinese media personnel and White House staff, and delegates walking out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address. The bulletin ties both incidents to ongoing diplomatic tensions at a high-profile international gathering, with the walkouts drawing particular attention amid debate over the Gaza conflict.
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Donald Trump has sought to play down suggestions that the United States is considering military action against Cuba, according to comments reported by US media. The remarks come amid ongoing speculation about Washington's stance toward Havana, and observers are watching closely for any shift in US policy toward the island.
- 12Illinois church of Blessed Sheen's baptism joins first parish named for him●Blessed Sheen’s baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world’s first parish named for him
The Illinois church where Fulton Sheen was baptized will become part of the world's first parish named for the beloved American bishop and media evangelist, who is on the path to sainthood. Catholics are following the development closely as devotion to Sheen continues to grow and his cause for canonization advances.
- 13Palestinian cause featured at Writers for Human Rights events in Valencia●The Palestinian cause takes center stage at the “Writers for Human Rights” events in Valencia
Writers for Human Rights events in Valencia, Spain, have put the Palestinian cause at the center of their programme, according to Jaffa News Network. The gatherings bring writers together under a human rights framework, with Palestine given prominent focus. The reports drew attention across Arabic-language media, reflecting continued international cultural and literary engagement with the Palestinian issue amid the ongoing conflict.