The rise of book bans nationwide prompted the collective action, the publishers said.
Two of Elon Musk’s top deputies also depart the world’s most valuable automaker.
Times Executive Editor Joe Kahn said the probe found “gaps in the way proprietary journalistic material is handled.”
The directors’ expected departures come at a sensitive time for Paramount Global.
The new members will help evaluate the investor group’s proposal to acquire the retailer.
ON Semiconductor heads the list, followed by S&P Global and KBR