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Arlington Investing | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn, Centreville and Manassas, Virginia and Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Beltsville, Greenbelt, Bowie, College Park, Largo, Crofton, Annapolis, Hyattsville and Takoma Park, Maryland, and all the communities in between.

by: Patch

Somerville Entertainment Spot Assembles Summer Lineup

Additional attractions are coming to the neighborhood.

by: Billboard

'The Wonder of Stevie' Wins Best Entertainment Podcast at 2025 Ambies

'The Wonder of Stevie,' a podcast about Stevie Wonder, won best entertainment podcast at the 2025 Ambies on Monday (March 31). Here are key winners.

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Six Flags Entertainment Says 'We're Serious About Fun' in New Spots | LBBOnline

Little Black Book, Campaign from TMA introduces new platform, theme line and spokes-specialist

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Senior Russian military officer killed in car explosion in Moscow region, Russian media report

A senior Russian military officer was killed on Friday after a car exploded in the town of Balashikha in the Moscow region, Russian news outlets Mash and Shot reported. Mash named the officer as Yaroslav Moskalik, deputy head of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. Reuters could not verify Mash's assertion.

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Ahead of marathon debut McColgan calls out social media abuse

Eilish McColgan said on Thursday that she has been the target of body shaming on social media and called for accounts to be passport linked as she prepared for her first marathon.McColgan said the solution was to make social media accounts verified and passport linked but said she will nevertheless maintain a social media presence with clear goals.

by: Newsweek

California proposal to tax social media gathers momentum

A bill that would tax digital advertising revenue on social media platforms has advanced in the California state legislature.

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Indoor golf and entertainment center proposed for Grand Rapids course

The city of Grand Rapids is considering a plan to build an indoor golf and entertainment venue at the Indian Trails Golf Course.

by: Fortune

Canadians are avoiding the U.S. over Trump's bluster and border arrests

Land crossings are down 22%

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Media and Information Literacy - Theory of Change

Our Theory of Change for Media and Information Literacy shows how strengthens media education by fostering innovation and collaboration, equipping practitioners for a changing industry.

by: TheWrap

Quartz Sold By G/O Media to 4th Owner since 2018

Quartz is changing hands again, with G/O Media selling the business news-focused site to Redbrick, a Canadian software company

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Woman accused of posting school threats on social media enters plea

Rayona Hunt, 23, pleaded no contest to one count of making terroristic threats.

by: Forbes

NHL Canadian Media Rights Fees Double In 12-Year Renewal With Rogers

As negotiations begin on a CBA extension, the NHL took care of another big piece of business on Wednesday, finalizing its Canadian broadcast rights through 2037-38.

by: NME

Brand New announce first tour since 2017, venues disable social media comments

Brand New have announced details of their first US tour in seven years, and participating venues have disabled comments on social media.

by: Sportico

CBS Sports Sells MaxPreps to PlayOn in Youth Sports Media Shuffle

Nine months after being put on the market, MaxPreps has a new home. PlayOn announced that it has bought the long-running prep sports media platform from Paramount's CBS Sports. The acquisition brings MaxPreps alongside its new owners' other high school media brands GoFan, VidSwap and the NFHS Network. The sale does not include CBS Sports' …

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Lions GM on Jameson Williams trade rumors: 'We have never entertained that'

Holmes said he doesn't understand where the rumors came from, adding they have never entertained that or had a conversation about the topic.

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What social media users have in common with prisoners of war | CNN

After decades of studying brainwashing, author Rebecca Lemov concludes we all can be manipulated, especially when it comes to social media. Here's what to do about it.

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AMC Entertainment CEO Says Three Of Six Major Studios Agree 45-Day Window Needed - CinemaCon

Adam Aron, chief executive of AMC Entertainment, said there's more agreement around extending exclusive theatrical windows than one might think given the tensions bubbling among the exhibitor community and pretty much exploding at CinemaCon this year. "I have at least three of the six major studios who are completely in agreement that we need to …

by: BBC

'I've deleted social media but I'm still scarred by it'

The 20-year-old says the apps consumed her life and affected her ability to concentrate on tasks.

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SC social media bill would require parent consent for minors

It may soon be harder for teens to have social media accounts in South Carolina.

by: ESPN

Plies' social media posts tell the story of South Carolina's journey to the Final Four

The "Shawty" rapper has been a driving force in South Carolina's road to the Final Four.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Devil Clouds: Tornadoes Strike Nebraska

The story of the 1913 Easter Sunday tornadoes that struck Nebraska.
Thu, April 24, 2025

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Vibe Check Festival brings free entertainment and local talent to VB Oceanfront

The stage is being set for the first-ever Vibe Check Festival, a free two-day music event featuring nationally known headliners and rising local stars.

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Trump official: Media is fighting for a 'terrorist' to be back on US soil

Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains in an El Salvador prison after he was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration. Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary for public affairs, joined "CUOMO" to discuss the case.

by: NME

Machine Gun Kelly responds to The Onion joke article about Megan Fox and new baby parenting him

Machine Gun Kelly has shared a response to an article by The Onion which related to him recently having a baby with Megan Fox.

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Salt Lake City Politics | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

KUTV CBS 2 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Salt Lake City and nearby towns and communities in the Great Salt Lake area, including Jordan Meadows, Millcreek, Murray, Holladay, Kearns, West Valley City, West Jordan, South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Riverton, Bluffdale, Herriman, Magna, Bountiful, Centerville, Cottonwood Heights, Alpine, Highland, Summit Park, Park City, Heber City, Grantsville, Farmington, Kayville, Layton, Syracuse, Clearfield, Morgan, Roy, Ogden, American Fork, Orem, Provo, Springville, Spanish Fork, Payson, Nephi, and Tooele.

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Entertainment News: April 24, 2025

A change to the Oscars' voting process, blue checks for BlueSky, and the first celebrity announcement for DWTS! Here is your entertainment news for April 24, 2025.

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Robert Irwin's Underwear Campaign Earns $8 Million in Media Exposure and Boosts Bonds on TikTok

According to Bonds, the campaign achieved impressive numbers on social media, including 1.3 million TikTok searches for the term "Robert Irwin bonds ad" in the first four days of the campaign. The brand reported a 96 percent growth on TikTok, with the top video garnering more than 23 million views.

by: Patch

Free Outdoor Summer Entertainment In San Mateo County

Here are the free events to attend this summer.

by: NDTV

US Says Will Deny Visas, Residence Permits Over Social Media Posts

US immigration authorities said Wednesday they will look at social media accounts and deny visas or residence permits to people who post content considered anti-Semitic by President Donald Trump's administration.

by: Truthout

DHS Is Searching Social Medias of Visa and Green Card Applicants for "Antisemitism"

"You are not welcome here," read a chilling statement from a top DHS official.

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"Social media is terrorist organisation" - Sultan of Sokoto

Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a terrorist organisation and called on security agents to treat it as a national threat.

by: Insider

Fans bemoaned the disappointing 'White Lotus' season 3 finale with some entertaining memes

"The White Lotus" fans shared their anger, disappointment, and amusement over the season three finale. Here's a roundup of the best reactions.

by: HuffPost

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's New Project Has An Urgent Warning About Social Media

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveiled The Lost Screen Memorial, honoring children who died because of online harm.

by: Movieguide

Washington Post to Allow ChatGPT to Include Its Articles in Responses

The Washington Post and ChatGPT maker OpenAI have inked a licensing deal to allow the chatbot to include Washington Post...

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San Antonio Career Connections | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.

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2025 ACM Awards: Who could win entertainer of the year? Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen among nominees

The ACMs are almost here and when it comes to the night's top honor, entertainer of the year, there here are seven artists who could take the trophy home.

by: BBC

Bereaved parents demand social media firms 'protect children'

Four families who believe social media had a role in the death of their children are protesting in New York.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Sold For Sex: Trafficking in Nebraska

Nebraskans are being sold for sex. Find out how it happens & what is being done about it.

by: Forbes

How AI Can Solve Retail Media's Growing Pains

Retail media stands to benefit from the AI revolution, but there are unique challenges in implementing it in this sector of the advertising space.

by: People

Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer Team Up with Arby's to Create 2 New Barbecue Sandwiches (Exclusive)

The comedians spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about their smoky new endeavor with the fast food chain

by: CNN

Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health | CNN Business

The impact of social media on young people's mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half of US teens say social media has a mostly negative effect on people their age — and almost the same proportion say they're cutting back on social media use.

by: Yahoo

People Who've Been Blocked By Celebrities On Social Media Are Sharing What Happened, And I Can't Stop Reading This

And while it isn't a crime to tell a politician or a celebrity that they suck, it could undoubtedly get you blocked on social media — something that a few people have learned one way or another.

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WhatsApp's New Privacy Feature Will Prevent Media Auto-Save and Export

WhatsApp is introducing Advanced Chat Privacy which will make your chats more secure. Read this story to learn more.

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Art and Media

Artificial intelligence is no longer just assisting artists—it's rewriting the rules of creativity. In this deep dive, we explore how tech giants and entertainment studios like Disney, Netflix, and Universal are using AI behind the scenes.

by: Variety

Edoardo Bussi Launches Production and Sales Company Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Former Amazon MGM Studios and GFM Films exec Edoardo Bussi has launched international production and sales company Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment, which will debut at next month's Cannes Film Market with its first slate of films. The London-based company is founded by Bussi who brings an extensive range of experience in international distribution, production and worldwide …

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Arlington Celebs and Special Guests | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn, Centreville and Manassas, Virginia and Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Beltsville, Greenbelt, Bowie, College Park, Largo, Crofton, Annapolis, Hyattsville and Takoma Park, Maryland, and all the communities in between.

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Lions Gate shareholders approve split of studio and Starz business, source says

Shareholders of Lions Gate Entertainment , the studio behind the "John Wick" movie franchise, have approved a plan to split its film and TV studio from the Starz business, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

DHS Is Searching Social Medias of Visa and Green Card Applicants for "Antisemitism"

"You are not welcome here," read a chilling statement from a top DHS official.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded its surveillance of immigrants' social media activities to include monitoring for antisemitism, as announced in a recent update to its policies. This move is part of a broader effort to screen for various forms of extremism and hate speech among visa applicants and those seeking immigration benefits. Critics argue that this expansion of surveillance could lead to profiling and the suppression of free speech, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties. The DHS insists that these measures are necessary to protect national security and ensure that individuals entering the country do not pose a threat.

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https://truthout.org/articles/dhs-announces-its-surveilling-immigrants-social-media-for-antisemitism/