Commentary: Fox loses it when Elmo learns Arabic, but can't find the words for Saudi prince's stake in U.S. media
Los Angeles Times • 4/30/2026 – 5/1/2026
Summary
Fox News reacted strongly to Elmo learning Arabic, while not addressing the Saudi prince's investment in U.S. media. This commentary was published in the Los Angeles Times.
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Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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