Winston Sih

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[Variety @Variety]

Canada is officially joining #Eurovision.

Last week, the country became full members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), making them eligible to participate in the annual singing competition. They intend to take part next year. https://t.co/bQH7Xx9Fyw

[VANITY FAIR @VanityFair]

The NBA Finals turned the entire city into one giant watch party on Saturday as New Yorkers across the five boroughs hung off fire escapes and scaffolding, scaled traffic poles, and united under one common cause: a win

https://t.co/lifBQhXK1t

[ABC News @ABC]

New York City landmarks lit up in blue and orange as the Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, with the Knicks winning 94-90 and securing their first championship in more than 50 years. https://t.co/U0zKjdJT5n

[Variety @Variety]

Spotify Reverts iPhone App Icon to Original Version, Dropping Controversial Disco-Ball Logo https://t.co/hVxyZGoxvC

[Winston Sih @WinstonSih]

Peace has been restored. 😆

[Winston Sih @WinstonSih]

@SimoneGavros @morninglive @rickzamperin Congratulations, Simone. Well deserved!

[Winston Sih @WinstonSih]

PSA:
Don't believe anything you read on social media today.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

FCC approves Nexstar's purchase of Tegna, creating broadcast giant hours after lawsuits sought to block deal https://t.co/cdJWP6T7TL

[CNN @CNN]

CBS News lays off 6% of staff and announces CBS News Radio is shutting down after nearly 100 years on air, kickstarting a Bari Weiss-led overhaul.
https://t.co/GTmEbTNA4F

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

A second memo from Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski says CBS News Radio is shutting down. Here's the memo:

Today, we informed our CBS News Radio team and approximately 700 affiliated stations that we will end the service on May 22, 2026.

Unfortunately, this decision means that all positions within the CBS News Radio team are being eliminated.  We understand how difficult this news is for our staff and their colleagues, who have worked side by side with us to cover some of the most significant stories of our time.

While this was a necessary decision, it was not an easy one.  A shift in radio station programming strategies, coupled with challenging economic realities, has made it impossible to continue the service.  We are sharing this announcement now to fulfill our commitments to our radio partners and affiliates, which require advance notice of the service’s conclusion.

For nearly 100 years, CBS News Radio has delivered original reporting to the nation—from Edward R. Murrow’s World War II reports in London to today’s daily White House updates.  Our signature broadcast, “World News Roundup,” remains the longest-running newscast in the country.  CBS News Radio served as the foundation for everything we have built since 1927.

The coming weeks will be difficult for the team members who have worked tirelessly at CBS News Radio.  We are committed to supporting these valued colleagues with care and respect as we wind down operations.  They have been critical to our success and remain treasured friends and professionals.  We thank them deeply for their contributions.

Thank you all for your dedication and for the compassion you show one another as we move forward.

Bari and Tom

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

Here's the full memo from CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and CBS News president/executive editor Tom Cibrowski about today's layoffs:

Good morning,

Today we are reducing the size of our workforce, and employees who are affected will be notified by the end of the day.

We recognize that this is a difficult time for those who will be leaving CBS News.  Because these aren't just names on a list.  They are talented, committed colleagues who have been critical to our success.  We'll treat them all with care and respect.

It’s no secret that the news business is changing radically, and that we need to change along with it.  New audiences are burgeoning in new places, and we are pressing forward with ambitious plans to grow and invest so that we can be there for them.  That means some parts of our newsroom must get smaller to make room for the things we must build to remain competitive.

But these are very hard choices and today is a difficult day.

This is a tough message to receive at any time, and especially in the middle of an exceptionally intense news cycle.  This organization is working its heart out to deliver for our audience.  We're so grateful to all of you, and we thank you for handling this difficult news with compassion.

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

I'm told the layoffs will total about 6% of the CBS News workforce, which means dozens of journalists will be let go today

[Winston Sih @WinstonSih]

While everyone is home watching movies while bracing for this NYC blizzard of the decade, I'm doing my taxes and laundry. Good times.

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

NYC, we've declared a local state of emergency ahead of this blizzard.

Here's what that means for you:

Roads closed at 9pm — streets, highways, and bridges closed to all vehicles (cars, trucks, scooters, e-bikes) through 12pm Monday. Essential and emergency trips only.

No school Monday: snow day, not remote.

Warming centers: open citywide.

Parking: alternate side suspended Monday.

Up to date info: Text NYC to 692-692 for live alerts | https://t.co/jQgYlsUIYM for prep tips

Stay safe, New York.

[Winston Sih @WinstonSih]

@Patrick_ORourke My phone has been down all day. Major PTSD from the Rogers outage. Even down while roaming back in Canada. I suppose it still needs to connect to Verizon to enable roaming.

[NBC News @NBCNews]

BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. https://t.co/GmUlvADGhV

[Winston Sih @WinstonSih]

RT @CP24: #BREAKING: Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-4 to repeat as World Series champions
https://t.co/nQpt2EdwOo

[CityNews Toronto @CityNewsTO]

#BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays have tied up the World Series with a 6-2 victory against the L.A. Dodgers in Game 4. https://t.co/q6MSTBF6Ww

[Winston Sih @WinstonSih]

I actually fell asleep with the Jays/Dodgers game on my iPhone propped up on my chest and woke up to the livestream still going this morning 😂 #WorldSeries

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

WE'RE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!!! #WANTITALL