What We’re Reading
Date: 05 June 2015
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Get recommendations from New York Times reporters and editors, highlighting interesting stories from around the web. In this installment, great reads from Nicholas Confessore, Kevin McKenna and others.
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Morning Agenda: Merger Mania in Media Sector
Date: 05 June 2015
By DEALBOOK
Dealbook
Merger Mania in Media Sector | Vodafone in Early Talks With Liberty Media on Asset Sale | Greece Puts Off Debt Payment | Bulgarian Man Accused of Making Fake Takeover Bids
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As Republican Debates Near, Candidates Vie to Make Cut
Date: 05 June 2015
By MAGGIE HABERMAN and JEREMY W. PETERS
Maggie HABERMAN
Announcement by Fox News and CNN that they will limit first two major debates to candidates within top 10 of national voter polls has alarmed many candidates in crowded Republican presidential field; lesser-known candidates in particular are under tremendous pressure to extend their appeal ahead of debates.
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Gawker Media Employees Vote to Form a Union, and the Bosses Approve
Date: 05 June 2015
By NOAM SCHEIBER
Noam SCHEIBER
Gawker Media employees vote by wide margin to form union, becoming first major digital media company to do so; management has encouraged effort; group aims to formalize ad hoc agreements and to push for better pay and benefits.
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