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CNN — US news broadcaster barred from White House access by President Trump in September 2026.

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  1. September 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … It’s concerning that so many women are missing this preventive care, so I turned to CNN wellness expert Dr. …

    A rising number of women have never been screened for cervical cancer. Here are the risks
  3. June 2026

  4. Joy Online

    … Read also: More than a Machine: How Gen Z confides in AI Chatbots To help us untangle these questions, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. …

    For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
  5. May 2026

  6. Joy Online

    Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced. …

    CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
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Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros Discovery merger

The News

Paramount Skydance has completed a $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and creating a new entertainment conglomerate that will operate under the Skydance Corporation brand. The merger brings together HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, Food Network, and iconic franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Mission: Impossible.

12 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

  1. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros Discovery merger

    Paramount Skydance has completed a $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and creating a new entertainment conglomerate that will operate under the Skydance Corporation brand. The merger brings together HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, Food Network, and iconic franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Mission: Impossible.

    12 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

  1. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros merger

    Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion merger that brings together major studios and entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, and Food Network, along with iconic franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged entertainment company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under the leadership of David Ellison.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros

    Paramount Skydance has officially completed its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger, combining two major studios and bringing together franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under chairman and chief executive David Ellison.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's Australia links

    Australian authorities are investigating links between the country and a Flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain with a crash axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot, who held a student visa and studied in Australia from 2015 to 2017, is being investigated by counter-terrorism officials to determine whether he was radicalised in Australia.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe

    The co-pilot of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv attacked the captain with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft carrying more than 170 people. Passengers and two reserve pilots regained control and landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. White House excludes CNN from Trump's Air Force One trip

    CNN was barred from travelling with US President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee on Saturday, the latest move in an ongoing dispute between the White House and the media. The ban follows a federal judge's ruling that Trump's earlier barring of news outlets was likely unconstitutional, though the White House has continued to restrict access.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. White House excludes CNN from Trump's Air Force One trip

    CNN was barred from travelling with President Trump on Air Force One for a Saturday trip to Tennessee, the latest move in an ongoing dispute between the White House and media outlets. The broadcaster was dropped from the media schedule after Trump had previously banned CNN, Politico, and MS NOW journalists from the White House, citing inaccurate reporting; a federal judge subsequently ruled the ban likely unconstitutional.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Reporters denied White House access after judge lifts Trump media ban

    A federal judge ruled that President Trump's ban on CNN, Politico, and MS Now should be temporarily lifted, but reporters from these outlets were denied entry to the White House on Thursday morning, with some having credentials confiscated. The outlets' lawyers have requested an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order to restore press access.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MSNBC, Politico

    A US federal judge ordered President Trump to restore White House press pass access for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, ruling that the ban announced on September 18 was likely unconstitutional. The judge rejected the government's national security justification, noting Trump had stated the ban was due to the outlets' "alleged lack of truthfulness and negativity."

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. US Justice Department defends Trump White House media ban

    The US Justice Department filed documents accusing CNN, Politico and MS NOW of "trafficking in verifiable falsehoods" and reporting that "threatened national security" after President Trump barred them from the White House last week. The three outlets have launched legal action, citing First Amendment violations, with a judge set to decide Wednesday on a temporary lift of the ban pending a full hearing.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. US media outlets suspend Trump coverage over White House access ban

    Major US television networks suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were barred from the White House. The banned outlets said they would sue to defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports, and other outlets including the New York Times and Washington Post declined to share coverage of pooled events.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

  1. CNN and MS NOW reporters denied White House access after Trump ban

    CNN and MS NOW journalists were denied access to the White House after US President Donald Trump announced a ban on those outlets and Politico, accusing them of writing "fiction or lies." An MS NOW reporter and photographer had their badges disabled on Saturday morning, as did a CNN reporter, while press freedom advocates called the move "unconstitutional."

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trump announces ban on CNN and Politico from White House

    US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of writing or reporting fiction or lies about his administration without providing examples. CNN and Politico have both rejected the move as an illegal assault on press freedom, and it remains unclear how the ban would be enforced or whether it will withstand legal challenges.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Rising proportion of American women skip cervical cancer screening

    A new study found that nearly 1 in 3 American women ages 21 to 29 in 2023 had never received cervical cancer screening, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. The proportion of women ages 30 to 65 who had never been screened has also increased, a concerning trend given that screening can detect precancerous changes before cancer develops.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Rome creates security red zone around Colosseum amid crime surge

    Rome has declared a "red zone" around the Colosseum to combat increased violent crime and drug dealing, deploying enhanced police and military presence through December 24. The move follows a July incident in which about 50 young people injured police officers, and authorities say the area has experienced a pattern of predatory crimes linked to urban decay.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Germany investigates suspected Russian links to weapons cache

    German authorities discovered two handguns and ammunition in woods near Berlin last October and suspect the cache was intended for assassinations on behalf of Russia, according to reports in German media. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said federal prosecutors are investigating a suspect in Romania over espionage and suspected preparation of a serious act of violence.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. KAEME skincare brand wins DHL ESG Excellence award

    Ghanaian natural skincare brand KAEME Body Care Limited has been named DHL ESG Excellence Exporter of the Year in recognition of its environmental, social and governance practices, including work with artisanal gold mining communities in Juaso and Bososo where it sources black soap and supports standardisation and market access for local producers.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Photographer prioritizes legacy over appearance in portrait work

    Dennis Temituro, founder of Comme Lab, says his philosophy is to "photograph legacy, not just looks" and aims to maintain a signature visual language that adapts to briefs while protecting brands and reputations. He emphasizes professionalism, flexibility, and emotional presence in celebrity photography.

    19 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 13 August

  1. US senator demands answers on aircraft carrier conditions abroad

    The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East for more than 250 days, and reports of food shortages, broken plumbing, water contamination, and mental health concerns aboard the carrier—which holds about 5,000 people—have prompted Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal to demand answers from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, though the Pentagon has disputed the reports as "completely misrepresented."

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Paramount CEO defends $110bn Warner Bros takeover merger

    Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has defended the company's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a New York Times op-ed, rejecting antitrust concerns by arguing the combined entity would account for less than 20% of US television watch time and would compete against tech giants with greater resources.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Trump criticizes media at White House Correspondents' Dinner

    US President Donald Trump took swipes at journalists at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, accusing many of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and criticizing "fake news," while the event celebrated press freedom following a shooting that had cancelled the previous dinner three months earlier.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Business schools must align courses with industry needs, prof urges

    Professor Robert E. Hinson has called for closer linkage between universities and industry in Ghana to make business school curricula globally competitive, arguing that programmes should incorporate practical tools like AI and reflect evolving workplace demands.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Business schools must align courses with industry needs

    Professor Robert E. Hinson has urged Ghana's business schools to work more closely with industry to ensure curricula are globally competitive, arguing that programmes should incorporate modern skills like AI expertise and entrepreneurial thinking to meet employer expectations.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. US judge temporarily blocks $110bn Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    A US federal judge has issued a 14-day injunction halting the proposed $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, following a lawsuit by 12 US states concerned the deal would reduce competition and raise consumer prices. The judge found the states raised "serious questions" about the merger's impact on movie distribution.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. California leads 12 states to block Warner Bros-Paramount merger

    Twelve US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block the $110bn merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, arguing it would stifle competition and harm consumers by creating excessive media consolidation in Hollywood.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Ghana must invest in AI to secure future media industry, UniMAC warns

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts and Communication warns that Ghana risks losing its competitive edge in the media landscape without urgent investment to prepare communication professionals for artificial intelligence. He calls for government support to establish AI laboratories and improve facilities at UniMAC.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. UniMAC Vice-Chancellor aims to lead West African communication education

    The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts and Communication has outlined a vision to transform UniMAC into a leading centre for communication and media education in Ghana and West Africa, citing the need to equip graduates with skills for a technology-driven industry shaped by artificial intelligence.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors persist

    Rumours continue about pop star Taylor Swift marrying NFL player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden over the 4 July Independence Day weekend, after New York City officials confirmed someone applied for a street closure permit nearby. Since Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August, permit filings and hotel bookings by Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates have fuelled speculation, though neither of their names appeared on the permit application.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. UK announces social media ban for under-16s

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media sites such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram for under-16s, with restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms where children can contact strangers. The government expects regulation by year-end and enforcement around spring.

    15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 12 June

  1. Paramount's $111bn Warner Bros acquisition approved by US Justice Department

    The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying the merger is unlikely to harm competition and would likely increase competition across media and entertainment. However, the deal is not yet finalized, as states including California are reviewing the sale and could file suit to block it.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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