Rupert Murdoch, whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down

NEW YORK – Magnate Rupert Murdoch’s surprise announcement Thursday that he’s stepping down as leader of his two companies leaves his son Lachlan firmly in line of succession at Fox and the rest of the media empire. The 92-year-old Australian billionaire’s creation of Fox News Channel has made him an enduring force in American politics. … Read more

Fan episode: Spurs fans on Wembanyama’s playoff goal; Why are some fans, naysayers? | Locked On Spurs

We check in on the pulse of the Spurs fan base on today’s Locked On Spurs episode. SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes Spurs fan Chris Leija to discuss a few topics that have been on the minds of San Antonio Spurs fans. Namely, Victor Wembanyama’s playoff … Read more

Japan TV network will acquire Totoro creator Studio Ghibli as animation studio prepares for future

TOKYO – Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio of Hayao Miyazaki, will become a subsidiary of Nippon Television Network Corp., both sides said Thursday. Succession worries had been a priority at Ghibli, as Miyazaki has turned 82, and producer Toshio Suzuki is 75, the companies said in a joint statement. The boards of both … Read more