THE BRIEF

Gloria Steinem's Feminist Legacy Examined

Gloria Steinem, who overcame public-speaking fears to become a leading voice in women's rights, is being remembered for her work.

Photo: New Republic

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Steinem co-founded Ms. Magazine in 1971 as a platform for feminist writing and activism. — Christian Science Monitor, New Republic
▸Steinem published an undercover report on Playboy Club labor practices in 1963 that made her notorious in New York media. — New Republic
▸Her 1983 book 'Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions' collected 20 years of her writing and essays. — New Republic

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Christiane Amanpour announced she will leave CNN in June after 43 years.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Amanpour has been with CNN for 43 years. — The A.V. Club, Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
▸Her departure comes after David Ellison's Skydance took control of CNN. — The A.V. Club, DW
▸CNN head Mark Thompson personally appealed to Amanpour to stay during months of high-stakes talks. — The Daily Beast

Actor Richard Riehle, known for Office Space and The Fugitive, died at age 78.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Richard Riehle appeared in Office Space and The Fugitive. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts, Forbes
▸Riehle starred in more than 400 screen projects. — The A.V. Club
▸Riehle's credits include Bridesmaids and Star Trek. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts

Netflix laid off its head of film Dan Lin following the streamer's major layoffs the previous week.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Dan Lin was Netflix's head of film. — The A.V. Club, Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
▸Lin was the second big executive to leave Netflix. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts

Jon Stewart will remain at The Daily Show through 2028, it was announced.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Jon Stewart will remain as The Daily Show host through the 2028 presidential election. — The A.V. Club, Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
▸Stewart returned to The Daily Show in February 2024. — The A.V. Club