FCC chief dismisses Colbert backlash

{Beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story FCC’s Carr slams CBS-Talarico interview drama Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr downplayed the controversy over an interview “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert conducted with Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico (D) that was reportedly blocked from airing on CBS, dismissing it as a “hoax.” © AP Photo/Jose Luis…

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Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC, Nestle earnings

Nestle Coffee-Mate is sold on a store’s shelves on February 18, 2016 in New York City. Andrew Burton | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Thursday as investors await further earnings reports. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 0.15% higher, Germany’s DAX…

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FCC chair: Colbert sees the 'limelight is fading'

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr said late-night host Stephen Colbert, who is at the center of a controversy over an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico, sees “the spotlight diminishing.” “But look, I get it, it’s hard to be Colbert. He’s probably got just that… Source link

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