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No. 10: Bari Weiss: The journalist who went from challenging legacy media to running it

The journalist who had built her reputation challenging legacy media was suddenly responsible for reshaping one of its most storied institutions.

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Bari Weiss speaks at the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, US, May 3, 2022.
The flag of Iran is seen outside the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters during a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on March 02, 2026 in Vienna, Austria;illustrative

Iran targets alleged cell as Supreme Leader issues message after not being seen in months

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

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Pool at Dizengoff 99 Hotel.

The new wave of Israeli hotels keeping vacationers in the country

We checked which new hotels opened in Israel this year. Four out of five are in Tel Aviv, each offering a completely unique concept.

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Scott Pelley attends CBS' Fall Schedule Celebration at Paramount Studios on May 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

'CBS News is on fire': Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of editorial interference after being ousted

According to Pelley, Bilton's arrival raised concerns among staff because he lacked prior experience managing a television news operation.

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'She's murdering 60 Minutes': Pelley’s attack on new CBS Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss ends in firing

The broadcast has seen a lot of turnover under the new management, and the dismissal comes after disputes with the current EP, Nick Bilton, and the editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, over its new direction

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CBS Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss (L) and former '60 Minutes' host Scott Pelley (R).