Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul and founder of News Corp, has recently made headlines with his decision to step down as chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp, handing over control to his son Lachlan Murdoch. This transition marks a significant shift in leadership within the Murdoch family empire. Rupert Murdoch's retirement comes at the age of 92, after a long and influential career in the media industry.
Born on March 11, 1931, in Australia, Rupert Murdoch is the son of Keith Murdoch, a prominent executive of Australia's Herald & Weekly Times publishing company. Following his father's passing, Murdoch took over the family business and expanded it into a global media empire. He founded News Corp in 1979, which grew to include major media outlets such as Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and The Times of London.
Throughout his career, Rupert Murdoch has been known for his strong influence in shaping public opinion through his media holdings. His conservative-leaning outlets have often been at the center of political controversies and have faced criticism for their editorial biases. Murdoch's media empire has also faced scrutiny for alleged unethical practices, including phone hacking scandals that led to the closure of the News of the World newspaper in the UK.
Despite the controversies surrounding him, Rupert Murdoch's impact on the media landscape cannot be denied. His business acumen and ability to build a global media empire have made him one of the most influential figures in the industry. As he passes the torch to his son Lachlan, the future of the Murdoch family's media empire will undoubtedly continue to shape the media landscape for years to come.
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Benjamin Hall returns to Ukraine to interview President Zelenskyy and honor his colleagues who were killed in a bomb attack.
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Lachlan Murdoch officially becomes chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp, taking over from his father Rupert Murdoch.
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Lachlan Murdoch officially becomes the chair of Fox Corporation and News Corp, taking over from his father Rupert Murdoch.
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Rupert Murdoch, at the age of 92, has resigned as executive chairman of News Corp and Fox, handing over the reins to his son Lachlan.
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Rupert Murdoch, aged 92, has retired as chairman of Fox and News Corp, appointing his son Lachlan as his successor.
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Rupert Murdoch is described as a fervent enemy of Donald Trump, often expressing his desire for Trump's death.
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Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of Fox News and News Corp, with Lachlan Murdoch taking over as sole chairman.
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Rupert Murdoch announces his retirement and hands control of his companies to his son Lachlan.
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Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp, with his son Lachlan Murdoch taking over.
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Lachlan Murdoch is set to become the successor to his father Rupert Murdoch as the head of News Corp and Fox Corporation.
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Rupert Murdoch has stepped down from the boards of both Fox and News Corporation, handing control to his son, Lachlan Murdoch.
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