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Mash-Up of Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Called Skydance

Paramount and Warner Bros. merger will create company named Skydance, combining major media studios.

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US judge approves settlement allowing Paramount to acquire Warner Bros

US judge approves settlement permitting Paramount to acquire Warner Bros.

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Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Brazil's President Lula bans online gambling ahead of the presidential election.

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San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?

San Francisco car crime declined sharply; license plate reader company Flock may have contributed to the drop.

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Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code: Second Movement and AI Coda

American Enterprise Institute analyzes Australia's News Media Bargaining Code and its implications for AI.

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Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps

Australia identifies significant child safety gaps in platforms including Steam and Roblox, signaling potential regulatory pressure.

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The Looming Closure of China’s AI Frontier

American Enterprise Institute analysis warns of potential closure of China's AI frontier, signaling escalating US-China tech competition.

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HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case

HMRC faces calls to examine tax consequences of Manchester City's legal dispute resolution.

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Walmart is using light-up digital shelf labels to help shoppers and employees find items

Walmart deploys light-up digital shelf labels to improve item location for shoppers and staff.

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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?

China imposes restrictions on AI relationships; regulatory approach raises questions about competitive positioning.

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Mattel Chief Named Co-C.E.O. of Combined Paramount and Warner Bros.

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz named co-CEO of merged Paramount and Warner Bros., signaling toy-to-media strategy shift.

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Google Wants Hollywood to Stop Being So Afraid of Technology

Google urges Hollywood to reduce resistance to technology adoption in entertainment industry.

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Trump Media’s Merger With Nuclear Fusion Company Moves Closer to Completion

Trump Media's merger with a nuclear fusion company advances toward completion, combining media and energy assets.

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Man City guilty of ‘sham’ sponsorship deals after decade of English soccer dominance

Manchester City found guilty of sham sponsorship deals after dominating English soccer for a decade.

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Rebuffing “Clever Kids, Clueless Parents” Mentality: Education, Not Speech Restriction

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Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive

UK Labour minister Nandy frames children's social media ban as partial step toward broader online safety regulation.

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Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections

Trump announces 32-day campaign schedule ahead of midterm elections.

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Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal

Paramount's streaming chief departs as Warner Bros. deal approaches, signaling leadership transition amid industry consolidation.

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Hollywood’s big debt deal hits a wall of higher yields as Paramount finances Warner Bros. buyout

Paramount faces higher borrowing costs while financing a Warner Bros. acquisition, signaling tighter credit conditions for media deals.

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Trump unveils new site to simplify access to government services

Trump announces new website to streamline access to government services.

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Tech leaders arrive at White House for AI luncheon with Trump

Tech leaders meet Trump at White House AI luncheon, signaling potential policy dialogue on artificial intelligence.

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Disney laying off around 300 employees in latest cuts under new CEO Josh D'Amaro

Disney lays off around 300 employees under new CEO Josh D'Amaro as part of ongoing cost reduction.

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Meta is bringing Muse AI to small businesses — and it already has a huge head start

Meta launches Muse AI tool for small businesses, leveraging existing platform scale and advertiser relationships.

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Could SpaceX be worth $12 trillion one day? Citi says Starship gets it a step closer.

Citi analyst suggests SpaceX's Starship development moves the company closer to a potential $12 trillion valuation.

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Here’s what Netflix skeptics are getting wrong about the stock, according to an analyst

An analyst defends Netflix stock against skeptical views, suggesting bearish arguments may be misplaced.

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Man City guilty of all serious financial breach charges: Premier League

Premier League finds Manchester City guilty of serious financial breach charges; City's CEO disputes the verdict as conspiracy-based.

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Black Voting Groups Prepare for Disinformation Campaigns in the Midterms

Black voting groups are preparing defenses against disinformation campaigns ahead of midterm elections.

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Man charged over AI image of crocodile in Singapore reservoir

Man charged in Singapore over AI-generated crocodile image, raising legal questions around synthetic media.

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M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers

Marks & Spencer partners with Sephora to attract younger customers through in-store beauty concessions.

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Meta launches Muse for Small Business as Zuckerberg pushes beyond consumer AI market

Meta launches Muse, an AI tool for small businesses, as Zuckerberg expands beyond consumer AI.

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Fiery end for SpaceX Starship mission

SpaceX Starship mission ended in a fiery explosion, marking another test setback for the company's flagship vehicle.

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Meta's splashy new business AI hire offers yet another reason to bank on Zuckerberg

Meta hires prominent business AI executive, signaling continued investment in enterprise artificial intelligence capabilities.

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SpaceX’s showpiece Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time

SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for the first time, advancing reusable heavy-lift launch capability.

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Watch: From launch to fiery splashdown, SpaceX's Starship completes orbit test

SpaceX's Starship completes orbital test flight, advancing reusable heavy-lift rocket capability.

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SpaceX is moments away from monumental Starship launch

SpaceX is about to launch Starship, a heavy-lift vehicle central to its space ambitions.

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SpaceX prepares to send Starship rocket to orbit for first time

SpaceX prepares first orbital Starship launch, advancing reusable heavy-lift capability for commercial and government missions.

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Anthropic CEO Amodei to have dinner with Trump at White House

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to dine with Trump at White House, signaling potential AI policy engagement.

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Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX's 13 Starship test flights

SpaceX's Starship completed 13 test flights, demonstrating iterative progress on the heavy-lift launch vehicle.

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Political rallies fill Brazil’s streets a week before elections

Brazil holds political rallies one week before elections amid street demonstrations.

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As A.I. Accelerates, Governments Are Increasingly Being Left Behind

Governments struggle to keep pace with rapid artificial intelligence development, creating regulatory and policy gaps.

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Here's exactly what Paramount promised Hollywood to land WBD — and why some are still skeptical

Paramount made commitments to Hollywood to secure a Warner Bros. Discovery deal, though skepticism remains about fulfillment.

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White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One

White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One, escalating media access restrictions.

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Work intensifying on UK laws to stamp out concert ticket touts, say sources

UK government intensifying work on laws to combat concert ticket reselling by touts.

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Amazon’s Ring wants to replace local WhatsApp groups. It’s a recipe for curtain-twitching disaster | Imogen West-Knights

Amazon's Ring pushes neighborhood communication features to compete with WhatsApp groups, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.

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TikTok to pay Alabama $100m and limit teenage use in first state settlement

TikTok agrees to pay Alabama $100 million and restrict teenage access in first state-level settlement.

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Appeals court rules that states can regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, dealing another legal blow to platforms

Appeals court upholds state authority to regulate Kalshi's sports prediction markets, blocking platform expansion.

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Pope Leo warns AI could lead to losing 'humanity amid a paradise of machines' in Paris – video

Pope Leo addresses AI risks and humanity in Paris amid large public gathering.

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A Weary Hollywood Celebrates the Prospect of Federal Funding

Hollywood industry figures express cautious optimism about potential federal funding to support the sector.

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Letterboxd Sees Acquisition Interest From A24, Sony and the New York Times

Letterboxd, a film-tracking social platform, attracts acquisition interest from A24, Sony, and the New York Times.

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Conservative Outlets Offer Trump Feed While White House TV Pool Is Suspended

Trump administration suspends White House TV pool and restricts press access to Xi Jinping's arrival, redirecting coverage to conservative outlets.

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ABC Lawsuit Prompts First Amendment Showdown with FCC

American Enterprise Institute reports ABC lawsuit against FCC raises First Amendment questions over regulatory authority.

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A Win for Social Media Platforms in Texas Is Marred by a Speech-Destructive Dissent

Texas court ruling favors social media platforms but includes dissent raising free speech concerns.

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Important Update: Media Stands Together Against Trump as President Lashes Out, White House Launches “Trump TV,” and More

Trump administration launches in-house TV network; ratings underperform while White House tensions with mainstream media escalate.

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Australian Evidence Reinforces Prohibition-Era Lessons for Social Media Regulators

American Enterprise Institute cites Australian evidence to argue social media regulation should learn from Prohibition-era policy failures.

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Court Decision Shines Light on AI-Generated Child Pornography

Court ruling addresses legal treatment of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, raising compliance and liability questions for tech platforms.

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A World Where AI Is a “Normal” Technology

American Enterprise Institute publishes perspective on AI becoming routine technology across sectors.

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When ICE Chills Speech: Lawsuit Challenges Playbook for Silencing Online Critics

American Enterprise Institute lawsuit challenges Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics allegedly used to silence online critics.

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How BEAD Restructured and Saved $21 Billion

American Enterprise Institute reports BEAD program restructuring saved $21 billion in broadband deployment costs.

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How BEAD Restructured and Saved $21 Billion

American Enterprise Institute reports BEAD program restructuring saved $21 billion in broadband deployment costs.

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