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Tipoffs: Media Newsletter for Wednesday May 13, 2026 ( 34 items )  

'CNN Weather' App Launches
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * 'CNN Weather' App Launches * NEW YORK, NY - (May 12, 2026) - CNN announced today that CNN Weather is now available for download in the iOS app store in the United States. The app, CNN's first standalone lifestyle product, combines expert-led meteorology and climate expertise with a modern, mobile-first design. "We are creating this portfolio of lifestyle products to help our audience navigate a complex wor  more

2026 Forbes Iconoclast Summit To Convene Global Investors Ray Dalio, Mellody Hobson, Brian Moynihan, Mary Callahan Erdoes And More On Redefining The Playbook For Modern Markets
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 13 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * The 2026 Forbes Iconoclast Summit To Convene Global Investors Ray Dalio, Mellody Hobson, Brian Moynihan, Mary Callahan Erdoes And More On Redefining The Playbook For Modern Markets NEW YORK, NY - The Forbes Iconoclast Summit will be held on June 3 in New York City for the fifth annual Summit, convening the world's most influential investors, dealmakers and business leaders at a crucial mom  more

Accuracy in Media: 'No Limitations' DEI Continues at Ohio State Despite Legislative Ban
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * "No limitations" DEI Continues at Ohio State Despite Legislative Ban Despite assurances that Ohio's Senate Bill 1 would eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs from public universities, new undercover footage from Accuracy in Media suggests little has changed where it matters most: the classroom. Many believe Ohio has eradicated DEI from higher education. But according to a senior academic official, DEI is a  more

CFP contenders and non-conference clashes headline ESPN's industry-leading, early-season college football schedule reveal at Disney Upfront
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * CFP contenders and non-conference clashes headline ESPN's industry-leading, early-season college football schedule reveal at Disney Upfront * * Week 0 kicks off with global games in Ireland and Brazil, plus Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta * Labor Day Weekend packed with premium presentations, including Lane Kiffin's LSU debut vs. Clemson on ABC Saturd  more

Chapman Freeborn Launches Next Flight Out Service
SURREY, England, May 13 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Chapman Freeborn launches next flight out service By Damian Brett Charter firm Chapman Freeborn is expanding its critical freight offering with the addition of a next flight out (NFO) service targeting time-sensitive industries. The service expansion is positioned between hand-carry and full charter and will cater for shipments that require speed, reliability and operational flexibility, Chapman Freeborn said. The n  more

CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App * May 12th, 2026 CNN BROADCAST PREMIERE ON SUNDAY, MAY 17 AT 8PM ET/PT Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mAIJcaNHM8 NEW YORK, NY - (May 12, 2026) - CNN today announced the premiere of its latest CNN FlashDoc, The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert, examining the legacy of one of America's most influential satirist  more

DHL Express Signs Its First Middle East SAF Offtake Agreement
SURREY, England, May 13 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * DHL Express signs its first Middle East SAF offtake agreement By Rebecca Jeffrey DHL Express and Dubai-based SAF One have signed an offtake agreement to bring the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in the Middle East into DHL's global supply network. Under the agreement, the first of its kind for DHL Express in the Middle East, the company has long-term access to 25,000 metric tons of unblended  more

ESPN and TelevisaUnivision enter agreement to provide an additional Spanish-language telecast for Super Bowl LXI
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and TelevisaUnivision enter agreement to provide an additional Spanish-language telecast for Super Bowl LXI * ESPN, the rightsholder for Super Bowl LXI, has reached an agreement with TelevisaUnivision for broadcast rights in the United States, resulting in two Spanish-language telecasts for America's biggest game. Under the agreement, ESPN Deportes and Univision wi  more

ESPN sets the stage for Super Bowl LXI with week long expansive broadcast and fan experience on Santa Monica Beach
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN sets the stage for Super Bowl LXI with week long expansive broadcast and fan experience on Santa Monica Beach * * State-of-the-art ESPN Beach will anchor studio coverage from the Southern California coast and serve as ESPN's multiplatform hub of Super Bowl content * Free fan activation and beach-wide experiences highlight a broader Southern California Super Bow  more

ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot kicks off 40th season in Baton Rouge with 500th show on the road
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot kicks off 40th season in Baton Rouge with 500th show on the road * * College GameDay opens the 2026-27 college football season in Baton Rouge for statement show: Saturday, Sept. 5 featuring LSU vs. Clemson * College GameDay will originate from Austin, Texas in Week 2 (Sept. 12) * GameDay, coming off its most-watched   more

Fandom takes center stage as Disney's sports, TV and film powerhouses command the North Javits Center
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Fandom takes center stage as Disney's sports, TV and film powerhouses command the North Javits Center * Josh D'Amaro made his Upfront debut as CEO alongside a sweeping lineup of more than 100 on-stage stars - supported by an incremental 100+ talent appearances - including Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Lindsay Lohan, Shaquille O'Neal, Ewan McGregor, Olivia Colman, Qu  more

FOX Announces Schedule for 2026-27 Season
NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * FOX Announces Schedule for 2026-27 Season * FOX'S POWERFUL NEW SERIES PIPELINE FUELS A BREAKOUT SEASON WITH RETURNING HITS AND BOLD NEW STORYTELLING ACROSS EVERY GENRE THE ICONIC RED SUITS ARE BACK WITH GLOBAL SENSATION BAYWATCH BEGINNING THIS JANUARY STEPHEN FRY AND JENNA ELFMAN STAR IN ALL-NEW CRIME THRILLER THE INTERROGATOR, WHERE ONE MAN DISMANTLES THE MINDS OF THE WORLD'S MOST DAN  more

FOX NEWS CHANNEL TO CONDUCT FIRST INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FROM BEIJING FOLLOWING MEETING WITH CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING
NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL TO CONDUCT FIRST INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FROM BEIJING FOLLOWING MEETING WITH CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING * Bret Baier, Sean Hannity and Bill Hemmer Broadcasting Live from Beijing with Special Programming Surrounding the United States-China Summit Throughout the Week NEW YORK - MAY 12, 2026 - FOX News Channel (FNC) will present two interviews  more

HBO Max Continues Expansion In Asia Pacific, Launching In Vietnam On June 16
NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max Continues Expansion In Asia Pacific, Launching In Vietnam On June 16 * VIETNAM, MAY 12, 2026 - Warner Bros. Discovery today announced that HBO Max will launch direct-to-consumer in Vietnam on June 16, 2026, further expanding the brand's footprint in Asia Pacific. The global streaming service brings together popular entertainment brands, includin  more

IHeartPodcasts and Bill and Giuliana Rancic Launch Bold, New Podcast Exploring Life's Most Unfiltered Questions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 13 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * iHeartPodcasts and Bill and Giuliana Rancic Launch Bold, New Podcast Exploring Life's Most Unfiltered Questions "Bill and Giuliana: The Podcast" Debuts Today Listen to the premiere episode now HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-bill-and-giuliana-the-pod-332867590) * LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced "Bill and Giulia  more

Introducing TikTok GO: Way to Discover and Book Experiences on TikTok
LOS ANGLES, California, May 13 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following statement on May 12, 2026: * * * Introducing TikTok GO: A new way to discover and book experiences on TikTok Below is today's news made by TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. * Every day, people come to TikTok to find their next adventure, like the hotel with the view that sparked their interest, the hidden gem restaurant a creator swears by, or the experience they didn't know they needed.  more

Machines with the ability to 'feel' currently in development as we enter next frontier of AI
LONDON, England, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Machines with the ability to 'feel' currently in development as we enter next frontier of AI How artificial intelligence is learning to see, touch, taste, smell - and influence what we experiencefrom Alamy.  New artificial intelligence (AI) technologies currently in development could lead to an imminent future where machines no longer just process and anal  more

Machines With the Ability to 'Feel' Currently in Development as We Enter Next Frontier of AI
LONDON, England, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Taylor and Francis Group issued the following news: * * * Machines with the ability to 'feel' currently in development as we enter next frontier of AI How artificial intelligence is learning to see, touch, taste, smell - and influence what we experience * New artificial intelligence (AI) technologies currently in development could lead to an imminent future where machines no longer just process and analyse information, but can 'feel'. In his new book Per  more

Netflix Announces Danish Adaptation of 'Love is Blind'
LOS GATOS, California, May 13 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Announces Danish Adaptation of 'Love is Blind' * Love is Blind is coming to Denmark! In this popular social experiment, singles who want to be loved for who they are on the inside will date and get engaged without ever seeing each other - putting the ultimate question to the test: is love truly blind? * Love is Blind: Denmark will be produced by Mastiff DK, with production scheduled to begi  more

Netflix Co-CEO Sarandos Outlines Commitment to Global Content Spending and Industry Job Creation
LOS GATOS, California, May 13 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement on May 12, 2026, by Co-CEO Ted Sarandos: * * * The Netflix Effect Ten years ago, Netflix went from entertaining audiences in about 60 countries to more than 190 in a single day. We said we were "looking forward to bringing great stories from all over the world to people all over the world." At the time, there were plenty of headlines about how Netflix was going global. But we knew, even back then, th  more

Netflix Unveils Documentary on Norway's 26-Year Journey to This Year's World Cup
LOS GATOS, California, May 13 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on May 12, 2026: * * * Netflix Unveils Documentary on Norway's 26-Year Journey to This Year's World Cup Netflix today announces Norway: The Dark Horse (Norwegian title: Norges vei tilbake) a new two-part sports documentary series that gives exclusive, inside access to one of football's most emotionally charged comebacks: The return of Norway's men's national team to a major international tournament after 2  more

New Public Knowledge Paper Proposes Risk-tiered Framework To Get Age Assurance Right
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Media] -- Public Knowledge posted the following news release: * * * New Public Knowledge Paper Proposes Risk-tiered Framework To Get Age Assurance Right * Today, we're happy to announce our newest white paper, " Getting Age Assurance Right: A Risk-Based Framework for High-Risk Online Features," by Public Knowledge Government Affairs Director Sara Collins. The paper - a follow-up to " The Kids Aren't Alright Online: How to Build a Safer, Better Internet for Every  more

NPR Music's 2026 Tiny Desk Contest winner is Cure For Paranoia
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release: * * * NPR Music's 2026 Tiny Desk Contest winner is Cure For Paranoia After a live Tiny Desk concert recording, Cure For Paranoia will embark on a 10-city tour this summer, with stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. * Today on Morning Edition, NPR Music announced the winner of the 12th annual Tiny Desk C  more

NPR/Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Ipsos poll: Americans oppose tariffs' economic impact; remain deeply wary of China's global ambitions
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release: * * * NPR/Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Ipsos poll: Americans oppose tariffs' economic impact; remain deeply wary of China's global ambitions * As President Trump embarks Tuesday on the first trip to Beijing of his second term, Americans largely view China as an economic rival seeking global dominance, according to a new NPR/Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Ipsos poll. Americans als  more

ProPublica to Launch Investigative Reporting Hub in California
NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica to Launch Investigative Reporting Hub in California * ProPublica announced today the launch of a new reporting team in California -its sixth regional investigative hub and the latest move in a multiyear expansion that has made ProPublica larger than at any point in its 18-year history. The California newsroom will jo  more

SPJ-led coalition urges VA to end investigations into employees for speaking to press
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ-led coalition urges VA to end investigations into employees for speaking to press * The Society of Professional Journalists, joined by a coalition of more than 20 press freedom, journalism and civil liberties organizations, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Douglas A. Collins urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to end investigations into empl  more

Stanley Cup Playoffs continues historic run! ESPN captured most-viewed Second Round Game 3 on record
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Stanley Cup Playoffs continues historic run! ESPN captured most-viewed Second Round Game 3 on record * On Sunday May 10, 2026 the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round action set another record as ESPN aired the most-viewed Game 3 on record. The Buffalo Sabres-Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m. ET) delivered 2.1 million average viewers, +86 vs. last year's Round 2 Game 3. Action   more

Trump Administration Escalates Attack on Press Freedom With Subpoenas Targeting Wall Street Journal Reporters
NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Escalates Attack on Press Freedom With Subpoenas Targeting Wall Street Journal Reporters * The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that it had received Justice Department subpoenas seeking records of reporters in connection with a February article about Pentagon officials' warnings to President Trump regarding the risks of a milita  more

U.S. News & World Report Announces Top-Ranked Brands in Best OTC Medicine & Health Products
WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Announces Top-Ranked Brands in Best OTC Medicine & Health Products * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings and consumer advice, today published the fourth annual Best OTC Medicine & Health Products. The latest edition of the rankings features 128 categories, with  more

Vaporous Killer Is About to Shock the World: 'Human Vapor' Premieres July 2
LOS GATOS, California, May 13 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * A New Vaporous Killer Is About to Shock the World: 'Human Vapor' Premieres July 2 Top Korean and Japanese creators team up for a reboot of Toho's legendary tokusatsu film The Human Vapor -- now reimagined with a brand-new story as a Netflix series, premiering July 2. The teaser trailer and key art dropped today. The series Human Vapor is written and executive produced by Yeon Sang-ho, the creator b  more

Visiongain: Military Identification Friend or Foe Market Report 2026-2036 - 9.7% CAGR
LONDON, England, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, issued the following news release: * * * Military Identification Friend or Foe Market Report 2026-2036: 9.7% CAGR Visiongain's latest report, Military Identification Friend or Foe Market Report 2026-2036, provides detailed   more

Weekly Airfreight Rate Rises Mostly Ease
SURREY, England, May 13 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Weekly airfreight rate rises mostly ease By Rebecca Jeffrey Global airfreight rate rises have largely eased as the market seemingly adjusts to a new operating environment, although rates from the US are rising and overall global year on year change is still striking, reports TAC Index. The price reporting agency for airfreight markets said that after the big increases of the previous two months, the global Baltic Air  more

WGN Radio's Sylvia Snowden receives Peter Lisagor Award
IRVING, Texas, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * WGN Radio's Sylvia Snowden receives Peter Lisagor Award * Sylvia was awarded for "Best Investigative Reporting" at the 49 th annual awards CHICAGO (May 12, 2026) - WGN Radio announced its news anchor Sylvia Snowden received a "Best Investigative Reporting" Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headline Club at an awards ceremony held Friday. Snowde  more

Wolters Kluwer Advances Legal AI Strategy With Successful Multi Country Launch of Libra
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, May 13 -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * Wolters Kluwer advances legal AI strategy with successful multi country launch of Libra Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has completed a major phase in the European rollout of Libra by Wolters Kluwer, expanding access to its legal AI workspace across multiple markets and reinforcing its commitment to cust  more