Rupert Murdoch to step down as chair of Fox, News Corp.
Fox Corporation and News Corp. announced on Thursday that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as board chair of both while his son Lachlan Murdoch takes over both positions.
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Fox Corporation and News Corp. announced on Thursday that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as board chair of both while his son Lachlan Murdoch takes over both positions.
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