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Media & Comm, editor's picks: Comcast's net neutrality page; NBC host fired

Here are the editor's top picks for the week.

Changes to Comcast's net neutrality site raise questions on paid prioritization

Recently discovered changes to Comcast Corp.'s corporate net neutrality page are raising questions about what U.S. internet users may experience after the Federal Communications Commission votes in December on overhauling its net neutrality regulations. As of Nov. 30, Comcast's corporate net neutrality page says the company does "not block, slow down or discriminate against lawful content."

Lauer's ouster not expected to hamper 'Today's' financial delivery, analysts say

Curiosity-seeking viewers could generate a short-term ratings bump for NBC (US)'s morning show, media consultants and analysts said in interviews. "Today" show host Matt Lauer was fired Nov. 29 over "inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace," with NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack informing staffers via a memo that the anchor's employment had been terminated after a review of a "detailed complaint" filed by a colleague.

Supreme Court weighs constitutional privacy protections in mobile, digital age

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case centered on whether government agencies, including law enforcement, should be required to get a warrant before obtaining cell phone location records. The court's decision, which likely won't come until June 2018, could have important privacy implications for the digital and mobile age.

Analysts question motives behind Cineworld's Regal bid

The U.K. movie theater group Cineworld Group plc's proposed acquisition of Regal Entertainment Group might be part of a consolidation trend started by AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc., analyst said, but they questioned the proposed price and potential synergies. The $23-per-share purchase price sought by Regal is well above Cineworld's enterprise value, according to a Nov. 29 research note from financial services company B. Riley analyst Eric Wold and an interview with Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter.

Data Dispatch: SoftBank bets big on ride-hailing, e-commerce in search for next Alibaba

As SoftBank Group Corp. rapidly expands its global investment portfolio, the Japanese multinational is betting big on ride-hailing, semiconductors and e-commerce. During a recent earnings call, co-founder and CEO Masayoshi Son told investors that he is looking to put money into so-called unicorns — those with the potential to grow into the next Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.