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Ted Turner, CNN Founder Who Revolutionized Global News, Dies at 87 Ted Turner, the American media mogul who founded the Cable News Network (CNN) and revolutionized global news dissemination, has died at the age of 87. Turner launched CNN in 1980, pioneering the concept of 24-hour news coverage. Before CNN, audiences could only watch news during scheduled broadcast slots. His creation fundamentally changed how the world consumed information, making real-time news coverage a reality. ...

Ted Turner, Media Mogul Who Revolutionized 24-Hour News, Dies at 87 American media titan Ted Turner, founder of Cable News Network (CNN), has died at the age of 87, BBC and NPR reported on Tuesday. Turner launched CNN in 1980, creating the world’s first 24-hour news channel and fundamentally transforming how people consume news. Before CNN, American viewers relied on scheduled news programs from the three major broadcast networks. CNN made “breaking news” possible and shaped the rhythm of modern journalism. ...

CNN exclusively reports that the US military is developing operational plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defensive installations if ceasefire negotiations fail.