Prime of the Ticker: On Monday, CNN’s home FAST channel CNN Headlines debuted a brand new weekday schedule working from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. That includes a mixture of reside information and roundups of can’t-miss moments, CNN Headlines’ lineup contains information reveals like CNN Headline Specific, a reside information program hosted by anchor Brad Smith; ICYMI (In Case You Missed It), that includes probably the most newsworthy and compelling tales from CNN U.S. programming; and American Pulse, an hourlong present that includes information experiences supplied by CNN associates throughout the nation.

“The relaunch of CNN Headlines is significant to our distribution and funding technique, and I’m happy with how arduous our groups throughout CNN have labored to innovate on this house,” mentioned Eric Sherling, evp of U.S. programming for CNN Worldwide.

The launch of CNN Headlines’ new lineup underscores the network’s wider investment in its FAST programming, complementing its present linear, digital, cellular, and podcast choices and soon-to-launch streaming service and different standalone merchandise. 

Continued funding: This steady funding in CNN’s streaming digital merchandise was additional cemented by Gunnar Wiedenfels, the CEO of the soon-to-be-spun-off firm comprising Warner Bros. Discovery’s linear channel, Discovery World. Wiedenfels, in a CNBC profile, mentioned these investments are “a fairly vital monetary dedication in an trade with declining linear secular traits.” CNN chairman and CEO Mark Thompson, in the identical profile, mentioned Gunnar has “greater than met our ask on investments. Actually, he’s requested whether or not we want any extra.”

Receiving Recognition: CBS Information’ Robert Costa would be the recipient of the Nationwide Press Membership’s Fourth Property Award. Costa, who’s the community’s nationwide correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington Analyst, will probably be feted with a gala on Dec. 9 within the nation’s capital. Costa is being spotlighted for his protection of nationwide politics, in-depth interviews with newsmakers, and options on tradition, literature, and the humanities on Sunday Morning, in addition to his analyst work for CBS Information’ different linear and digital programming.

Congratulations to Robert Costa of @cbsnews.com, @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social, recipient of the @pressclubdc.bsky.social’s 2025 #FourthEstate Award!

Be a part of us on Dec. 9 to honor Robert at our annual gala celebrating excellence in journalism.

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