The chapter discusses the transformation of Rupert Murdoch's media empire following a scandal, leading to the split of 21st Century Fox and News Corp and the subsequent sale of assets to Disney. It also explores the succession plan within the Murdoch family, with a focus on the challenges faced by Fox Corporation and News Corp in declining industries.
The cleanup effort in and around the melted-down power plant is still progressing, but rebuilding communities—and, crucially, trust—is proving
far more difficult. As Rupert Murdoch turns 90 we look at how his businesses
are faring, and how they are likely to be run by his heirs. And the Victorian strongman who was arguably the world’s
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