Mr. O’Donnell said his reporting hadn’t gone through MSNBC’s “rigorous verification and standards process.” The statement was likely to provide fuel for President Trump’s attacks on the media. Source: NYT > Business – John Koblin
Billy Bush Is Ready for a Return to TV. Will Viewers Welcome Him Back?
A fireball producer is giving him a comeback chance while also trying to revive the tired celebrity news genre. It’s Mr. Bush’s first TV job since the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape. Source: NYT > Business – Brooks Barnes
Facebook Bans Ads From The Epoch Times
The social network has struggled to implement a consistent political advertising policy as groups appear able to get around its transparency rules. Source: NYT > Business – Davey Alba
How to Turn an iPhone Into a Work-Only Tool
To prevent distractions, Conor Dougherty, an economics writer, dumped social media and anything fun — even his browser — from his smartphone. Source: NYT > Business – Conor Dougherty
Jack Perkins, NBC Reporter and ‘Biography’ Host, Dies at 85
He was a familiar face on TV for more than two decades, covering the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War and other big stories. Source: NYT > Business – Sam Roberts
Tucker Carlson’s Fox News Show Loses More Advertisers
Mr. Carlson still attracts a large audience, but his statements about women, immigrants and race have prompted calls from activists for advertiser boycotts. Source: NYT > Business – Tiffany Hsu