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Washington, May 18: Fox News has a new CEO, Suzanne Scott, marking the first time a woman has run the cable news network.

Rupert Murdoch, who took charge after CEO Roger Ailes was forced out amid a sexual harassment scandal in 2016, will remain executive chairman of Fox News. Scott will report to both Rupert and his son Lachlan, CNN reported.

Jay Wallace is effectively Scott's No. 2. His new title is president of Fox News and executive editor.

For the past year, Scott has been the president of programming, meaning she had oversight of opinion shows like "Fox & Friends" and "Hannity". Wallace has been president of news, with oversight of shows like "Special Report". 

They shared responsibilities with Fox News co-president Jack Abernethy, who primarily ran business operations. The three executives have been credited with turning Fox News around in the wake of the Ailes scandal, CNN reported.

Scott herself is mired in harassment claims. Staff were apparently aghast when she was promoted in 2017, as she had been the executive tasked with enforcing Ailes's miniskirt dress code for women. 

Her appointment comes two days after Fox News paid about $10 million in a settlement that they hoped would resolve many of their outstanding racial and gender discrimination lawsuits, the Guardian reported. 

Scott will be CEO of both Fox News and its sister network Fox Business.
The changes were announced on Thursday as part of a broader reorganization of Fox.

The Murdochs have been preparing what they call "New Fox," a slimmed-down version of 21st Century Fox that will emerge once Disney takes control of the existing company's movie studio, entertainment channels and other assets, the CNN report added.

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New Delhi: From scientists breaking new grounds to rural entrepreneurs transforming local economies, six inspiring women took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts on International Women's Day.

These women shared their journeys, achievements and the challenges they overcame, offering a glimpse into the power of Nari Shakti in shaping India's future. The women selected for this unique initiative represent diverse fields.

Chess Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu from Tamil Nadu has been making India proud on the global stage.

Anita Devi, popularly known as the "Mushroom Lady of Bihar," has empowered hundreds of rural women through sustainable agriculture.

Elina Mishra, a nuclear scientist at BARC, and Shilpi Soni, a space scientist at ISRO, showcased women's contributions to cutting-edge research and technology.

Ajaita Shah, the Founder & CEO of Frontier Markets, has enabled thousands of women to become rural entrepreneurs. Dr Anjlee Agarwal, a leading accessibility advocate, has spent three decades working for inclusive infrastructure in India.

Through this platform, these women shared their experiences, inspiring millions across the nation. Their remarkable stories reinforce the idea that women are not just participants but pioneers in building a stronger, more inclusive India.

Prime Minister Modi, in his Women's Day message, reaffirmed his government's commitment to women's empowerment.

"We bow to our Nari Shakti on #WomensDay! Our government has always worked to empower women, reflecting in our schemes and programmes. Today, as promised, my social media properties will be taken over by women who are making a mark in diverse fields!" he posted on X before handing over his account to the women achievers.

This is not the first time that women achievers will be taking over the PM's social media accounts. On International Women's Day in 2020, Modi's social media accounts were operated by seven women achievers, providing them a global platform to inspire others.


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