Anderson Cooper Bids Farewell to 60 Minutes Amidst CBS Shake-Up

Renowned journalist Anderson Cooper is bidding farewell to CBS News' '60 Minutes' after a long-standing association of nearly two decades. The decision comes as part of Cooper's desire to dedicate more time to his family, marking another prominent exit during a period of change for CBS.

The departure coincides with a broader strategic shift at CBS News, driven by Bari Weiss, the newly appointed editor-in-chief by Paramount Skydance. Weiss's vision includes introducing 19 new contributors and infusing the network with a 'streaming mentality' to compete with rival networks ABC and NBC.

Despite prior aspirations from Weiss to retain Cooper on a full-time basis, his commitment remains with CNN, where he has been a prominent figure since 2001. Cooper's career has seen him cover major global events, and he continues under a renewed contract with CNN to lead 'Anderson Cooper 360'.