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- Bari Weiss is appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount acquires her media startup, The Free Press, for about $150 million.
- Weiss lacks traditional media experience and is a polarizing figure who advocates against "wokeness."
- The Free Press has grown to over 1.5 million readers and $15 million in annual revenue since its 2021 launch.
