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Christopher Zara is the deputy editor of media and culture. He joined IBT in June 2012. He was previously managing editor of Show Business, a magazine for New York City's performing arts industry. His writing has also appeared in the Independent, Salon, Newsweek, Mental Floss, Emmy magazine and elsewhere. Zara’s book "Tortured Artists" was released in 2012 by F+W Media and internationally by Burda Publishing in 2015. Email him at c.zara@ibtimes.com.

FCC Net Neutrality Rules: What Does Proposal Mean For Comcast-TWC Post-2018?

Comcast, Philadelphia's cable giant, has repeatedly affirmed its commitment to open-Internet principles, but that could change in 2018.

Time Warner Cable (TWC) Earnings Preview: Q1 2014 Profits Seen Rising With Aggressive Promotional Offers

Moreover, the outlook is rosier for the No. 2 U.S. cable provider, following a high-profile battle with CBS.

Simon Ostrovsky Kidnapped? Twitter Erupts On Reports That Vice News Filmmaker Taken Hostage In Ukraine

Journalists on social media rallied around Simon Ostrovsky, a Vice News journalist reportedly kidnapped while covering the Ukraine crisis.

Aereo Supreme Court Case: Retransmission Fees At The Heart Of Legal Battle With CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in Aereo v. network television, a case that could transform the U.S. broadcast TV industry.

Nonprofit Executive Pay Tops Seven Figures: Your Charitable Donations Are Lining Fundraisers' Pockets

Some U.S. nonprofits are rewarding top fundraisers with 7-figure salaries, but critics say execs shouldn’t become millionaires off goodwill.

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) Earnings Preview: Q1 2014 Profits Soar With NBC Sochi Coverage, Broadband Demand

The top U.S. cable provider will likely report stronger Q1 earnings Tuesday, with broadband Internet demand driving revenue growth.

General Mills (GIS) Facebook Backlash: Could Arbitration Fairness Act Nullify Policy That Sparked Outcry?

General Mills is asking customers to relinquish their right to sue, but that could be rendered illegal under a bill to curb forced arbitration.

Comcast-TWC Merger Critics: Al Franken Courts Netflix CEO Reed Hastings For Input On Consumer Risks

The Democratic senator from Minnesota sent an impassioned letter asking Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to weigh in on the proposed Comcast-TWC merger.

Fox News Courts Women Viewers With ‘Outnumbered,’ Female-Dominated Daytime Show

With a new female-dominated panel show, Fox News is courting “The View” crowd -- just in time for Barbara Walters’ retirement.

Switzerland May Soon Have World’s Highest Minimum Wage: Nestle, Trade Groups Say Hike Would Hurt Swiss Economy

A Switzerland national referendum would raise the minimum wage to $24.99 an hour, but local firms like Nestle say voters should reject it.

Heartbleed Bug Simplified: The Internet’s Illegitimate Child Is Not Through With Us Yet

“We don’t know your stuff has been compromised until something bad happens to you,” a security expert said about Heartbleed.

Pulitzer Prize 2014 Backlash: Feature Writing Category Snub Sparks Outcry From Twitter Journalists

The Pulitzer Prize Board says lack of a winner shouldn’t reflect negatively on the nominees.

Katherine Heigl Vs Duane Reade: Twitter Photo Lawsuit Is Not As Crazy As It Sounds, Legally Speaking

Katherine Heigl was ridiculed on Wednesday after she sued Duane Reade over a tweet, but she may actually have a case.

Rizzoli Bookstore Building Determined Ineligible For Interior Landmark Protection, Despite Pleas From Thousands

In what may be a death knell for the New York building at the center of a worldwide preservation effort, the property was determined not to meet the requirement for interior landmark protection.

Comcast-TWC Merger Makes Some Conservatives Nervous: Tea Party’s Mike Lee, PTC Among Those Voicing Concerns

Tea Party Sen. Mike Lee says a merged Comcast could discriminate against conservative political content.

Comcast-Time Warner Cable Hearings: At Senate Judiciary Committee, Critics Cite History Of Flouting FCC Merger Conditions

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Wed. examined the proposed Comcast-TWC merger; foes argue Comcast doesn't act in good faith.

Equal Pay Day 2014: Wage Gap Debate Hits Fever Pitch, Sparks Backlash, As White House Pushes Paycheck Fairness Act

With a Senate Paycheck Fairness Act vote ahead, proponents on both sides of the issue are celebrating Fair Pay Day 2014 with vociferous rhetoric.

AmazonSmile Attacked Over Its Support Of The Boy Scouts: Anti-Gay Policy Violates Amazon’s Terms, Says Pro-Equality Group

The Boy Scouts of America, which prohibits openly gay adults from serving as scoutmasters, is just one discriminatory group that has registered for Amazon’s new charitable-giving initiative.

‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 4 Premiere: HBO Go Crash Sparks Twitter Backlash, Conspiracy Theories

HBO Go crashed again -- this time during Sunday’s premiere of “Game of Thrones” -- and it’s not just the moochers who are upset.

Nabisco’s Gay-Friendly Response To ‘This Is Wholesome’ Honey Maid Hate Proves Pro-Equality Is Good For Business

The snack food company is building an enormous amount of goodwill with a message of inclusiveness.

Save Rizzoli Bookstore Effort Heats Up: 57th Street Building Defaced, Critics Say, As NYC Landmarks Process Called ‘Slow And Opaque’

An effort to save Manhattan’s Rizzoli Bookstore from demolition is turning into a nasty fight, one that offers a glimpse into what New York preservation will look like in the post-Bloomberg era.

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