Hearst

American

[hurst] / hɜrst /

noun

William Randolph, 1863–1951, U.S. editor and publisher.
his son William Randolph, Jr., 1908–1993, U.S. publisher and editor.

Hearst British

/ hɜːst /

noun

William Randolph. 1863–1951, US newspaper publisher, whose newspapers were noted for their sensationalism

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Fieldwork and laboratory research in the Gobi Desert were supported in part by the Margaret and Will Hearst Paleontological Research Fund and the Frick Laboratory Endowment at the Museum.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

The deal will give Hearst full ownership of prominent brands such as Lifetime and The History Channel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

The earnings numbers exclude an impairment taken ahead of its deal, announced Tuesday, to sell its 50% stake in A+E Global Media to co-owner Hearst Corporation for $1.2 billion in cash.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

Hearst confirmed the deal with Netflix to AFP, but didn't provide more details.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

For years, Decker wrote for the newspapers of William Randolph Hearst, and Hearst papers were notoriously loose with the facts.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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