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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Versant | History Defined

MS Now makes first major programming moves since name change

Cable news network plans for a new morning show hosted by Stephanie Ruhle, taking hour back from Morning Joe

The Guardian - US

MS NOW gains viewers after name change, but owner revenue declines

Versant, an NBCUniversal cable spinoff, says MS NOW is growing as its stock falls about 27% in 2026

The Guardian - US

Netflix revises deal for Warner Bros. Discovery as streaming giant prepares to report earnings

Netflix will report earnings Tuesday after last report showed slowing subscriber growth

The Independent UK

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A cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons' lose-lose Paramount positioning

Hollywood history is a trail littered with cautionary tales, and Netflix's Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos have framed a lose-lose coin toss for the Ellisons.

Fortune

Axios interview: Joe Scarborough adds to "Morning Joe" buffet

In addition to "The Tea," debuting today, they'll host virtual town halls where fans can quiz the cast.

Axios

NBC News Workforce Faces Cuts as MSNBC Spins Off Into Separate Company

NBC News begins layoffs as MSNBC prepares to operate independently under new parent company Versant.

International Business Times

WNBA signs 11-year media rights deal with Versant to air games on USA Network

The WNBA has another broadcast partner after the league signed an 11-year media rights deal with USA Network to show regular-season games and portions of the playoffs beginning next year

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WNBA Agrees to Multi-Year Media Rights Deal With Versant, USA Network

The W continues to expand its coverage to allow more fans around the country to tune in.

Sports Illustrated

Is MSNBC Left Or Right Wing? Here's Why They Are Changing Their Name And Logo

Hosts like Joe Scarborough and Rachel Maddow have publicly supported the rebrand, describing it as a moment of growth and competition with NBC News.

International Business Times UK

MSNBC Drops Iconic Peacock Logo, Will Rebrand As 'MS Now' As Network Splits From NBC News

MSNBC Drops Iconic Name After Nearly 30 Years, Will Become MS Now As Network Splits From NBC News

Benzinga

MSNBC to MS NOW? Cable News Channel Announces 'Confusing' Rebrand Following NBC Divorce

MSNBC is changing its name to MS NOW as Comcast spins off cable networks into Versant, ditching the peacock but keeping its editorial stance.

International Business Times UK

MSNBC Is Changing Its Name, And Its Viewers Should Be Asking 3 Big Questions

Changes are coming, but we don't know how big those changes will be.

Cinemablend

USGA, NBCUniversal Extend Media Rights Through 2032

The deal includes additional hours of U.S. Open coverage on NBC as well as streaming coverage of all USGA championships on Peacock.

Sports Illustrated

E! News cancelled after 34 Years

‘The end of an era,’ one fan mourned

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Bezos Spent $500 Million On A Yacht, How Much Could It Cost Him To Buy CNBC?

Could the man who transformed online shopping be setting his sights on transforming how we consume financial news? Jeff Bezos, known for his audacious investments, might just be eyeing a new media venture that could shake up the industry.

The Independent UK

Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections

Two utilities and two media organizations are suing over a referendum in Maine that closed a loophole in federal election law that allows foreign entities to spend on local and state ballot measures

The Independent UK

Maine considers electrifying proposal that would give the boot to corporate electric utilities

Taking a page from the “throw-the-bums-out” script in politics, Mainers will vote on whether to rid themselves of the state’s two biggest private electric utilities

Ballotpedia

$169 million contributed to ballot measure campaigns in 2023

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More than $169 million has been raised for and against state ballot measures in 2023, surpassing the three previous odd-numbered-year election cycles

A total of $169.48 million has been contributed to either support or oppose 41 statewide ballot measures in eight states in 2023, surpassing the previous three odd-numbered-year election cycles.

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Maine Voters To Decide On Prohibiting Foreign Election Spending

Initiative seeks to prevent foreign governments and companies from influencing Maine elections

Ballotpedia

Maine voters to decide measure prohibiting foreign election spending

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. But first…

Ballotpedia

Canada, Maine, and Spain….how one ballot measure ties them together

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Initiative to create a consumer-owned electric utility and replace CMP and Versant will appear on Maine 2023 ballot

An initiative to create a municipal consumer-owned electric transmission and distribution utility, replacing Central Maine Power and Versant Power, will be on the Maine ballot on Nov. 7, 2023.

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Campaigns for three Maine initiatives submit signatures for 2023 ballot

In Maine, three campaigns submitted signatures for initiatives this week to make the ballot for November 7, 2023. The signatures were submitted to the Secretary of State. If the minimum valid signature requirement is met, the initiatives with enough signatures will appear on the ballot for voters to approve.

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