Rupert Murdoch
Coverage of Rupert Murdoch in the Nexus archive.
- Private jets descend on Sun Valley's invite-only 'summer camp for billionaires'
The Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference in Idaho, called 'summer camp for billionaires,' begins with hundreds of private jets arriving at Friedman Memorial Airport. Attendees include media and tech leaders discussing AI and media consolidation. The event sees 300-350 daily aircraft, far exceeding normal airport traffic.
- It's decision day in Prince Harry's final privacy suit against British tabloids
Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher is set for a court ruling, with him and others alleging phone hacking and unlawful information gathering. The newspapers deny the claims, calling them preposterous.
- Can Rupert Murdoch turn California red? He’s going to try
Rupert Murdoch is attempting to influence California's political landscape. The Murdochs are engaging with California through media, politics, and technology.
- Rupert dreamed it, Lachlan bought it: the strategy behind Fox's $22 billion Roku acquisition
Fox, owned by Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch, is acquiring Roku for $22 billion to become a streaming distribution platform. The deal positions Fox to promote its own services like Tubi and Fox One while also earning revenue from competitors' subscriptions and ads.
- The Wall Street Journal seeks second dismissal of Trump defamation lawsuit
The Wall Street Journal is seeking a second dismissal of a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over an article about a letter he allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. The court previously dismissed the case, citing insufficient evidence of actual malice, and the Journal argues the amended complaint still fails to meet the required standard.
- Sanders caught on camera snapping at reporter over Platner’s posts: ‘Get a better job’
Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized a Fox News Digital reporter for questioning him about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's resurfaced vulgar Reddit posts, telling the reporter to "get a better job." Several other Democratic senators declined to comment on the controversy surrounding Platner's past social media history, which includes crude and offensive content posted between 2009 and 2021. Platner has attributed the posts to a difficult period following his military service and PTSD.
- James Murdoch buying half of Vox Media, including New York magazine
James Murdoch's media company is buying half of Vox Media, including New York magazine and Vox's digital site. James Murdoch is the son of Rupert Murdoch. The purchase includes Vox Media Podcast Network.
- Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch
A Florida judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch, ruling that his complaint failed to demonstrate malice. The lawsuit, which accused the Journal of publishing a fake lewd drawing related to a 2003 letter to Jeffrey Epstein, allows Trump two weeks to re-file. The case highlighted the contentious relationship between Trump and Murdoch, who owns the Journal.
- Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter
A federal judge dismissed President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story involving a 'bawdy' birthday letter linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling emphasizes the high standard for proving defamation of public figures and marks another loss for Trump in media-related legal cases.
- Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein
A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over an article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge ruled Trump failed to prove malice in the publication but allowed him to amend his complaint. The case centers on a 2003 letter allegedly tied to Epstein's birthday celebration, later released by Congress.