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Media scion James Murdoch strikes deal to purchase New York magazine and Vox

Promising a commitment to "ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations," the 53-year-old younger son of Rupert Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.

Media scion James Murdoch strikes deal to purchase New York magazine and Vox
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According to PBS News’s source item, Media scion James Murdoch strikes deal to purchase New York magazine and Vox, Promising a commitment to “ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations,” the 53-year-old younger son of Rupert Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.

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The development sits in VINI’s Global file for readers following international affairs, institutions, conflict, diplomacy, economics, and cross-border consequences. The original report is linked so readers can check the source account, follow later updates, and compare new coverage against the first published record. The source item is dated 2026-05-21T17:17:44+00:00.

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