Ted Turner, CNN Creator, Dies at 87

May 7, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The New York Times

Ted Turner, the visionary media mogul who launched CNN and pioneered the 24-hour news cycle, passes away at 87. He revolutionized television by creating the first all-news network back in 1980, changing how we consume news forever. Turner also owned the Atlanta Braves and built a massive entertainment empire with TBS and TNT. His bold ideas and larger-than-life personality made him a true Hollywood and broadcasting legend. Read more about this...

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