• Fri, April 25, 2025

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.

by: Reuters

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.

by: AFP

US takes aim at Zuckerberg's social media kingdom

Barring any eleventh-hour intervention, social media juggernaut Meta will stand trial next week facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.Google was found guilty of search market dominance abuse last August, while Apple and Amazon also face cases.

by: Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg is trying to return to 'OG Facebook' with plan to crack down on spammy content

The company announced it was cracking down on spam content that was crowding out authentic creators and "hurting" the Facebook experience.

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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

by: Billboard

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

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by: Adweek

What Media Rights Deals Mean to the Future of Women's Sports

What media rights deals mean to the future of women's sports as rising prices for WNBA and NWSL broadcasts boost team values and brand interest.

by: bjpenn

Dustin Poirier claims he asked for Ilia Topuria in retirement fight but UFC 'never entertained it' | BJPenn.com

Dustin Poirier will fight Max Holloway in his final fight, but apparently had two other opponents in mind that the UFC shut down.

by: Variety

Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Activate Fandoms, Engage with the Creator Economy and Reach Gen Z Consumers

On Thursday, Variety's Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, brought together the top marketing executives across film, television, video gaming and fashion industries. The participants shared insights into their marketing strategies and operations at the event, held at Neuehouse in Hollywood. There were recurring themes throughout the all-day summit. Several panelists discussed the importance of …

by: ABC

Trump DOJ rescinds Biden-era protections for news media

The policy restricted prosecutors from seizing reporters' records in criminal investigations, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News.

by: Deadline

Dori Media Seeks Bids For Gameshow 'The Auction' At Paris Unscripted Showcase

EXCLUSIVE: Buyers, ready your bids: Israeli-Latin American gameshow format The Auction will be presented at next week's Paris Unscripted Showcase. Israeli's Dori Media Group will be hosting a live experience of the debuting show to kick off international sales efforts at the inaugural edition of the French screenings event. Guests will be able to participate …

by: HuffPost

White House Insults Both Wrongly Deported Man And Rule Of Law On Social Media

The appalling social media post went viral.

by: WSAZ

Kicking off spring and summer entertaining

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by: PBS

PBS39 News Reports | Kutztown Creates Major in Social Media | Season 2018

Kutztown University creates new social media theory and strategy major.

by: SPIN

PUMA opens doors to newest store at MOA Entertainment Mall

PUMA opens third new store this year

by: wjla

Arlington Small Business Spotlight | 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: Forbes

Do Not To Rely On TikTok For Retirement Advice & Four Timely Reminders

The next time I seek out the "experts" on TikTok, it will be for golf swing tips, new dance moves or cute relationship memes to send my wife, not for financial advice.

by: wjla

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by: Deadline

Pantheon Media Group Hires 'Love Island USA' EP Simon Thomas From ITV As Head Of Creative

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by: Forbes

Boosting Visibility And Reach: Tips For Going Viral On Social Media

Making virality a core part of your strategy can help you establish your brand as an industry leader, boosting sales and helping grow an engaged following.

by: AFP

Ahead of marathon debut McColgan calls out social media abuse

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by: Fortune

CD rates today, April 25, 2025

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by: Fortune

Finance execs are the new targets of deepfake videos

Fraudsters are increasingly using deepfakes on social media, a Fortune report finds.
  • Sat, April 26, 2025

by: TheBlast

Chris Brown Slammed With Another Lawsuit Over Social Media Humiliation

Chris Brown, who is dealing with several active court cases, has been mentioned in another lawsuit by a woman claiming she was humiliated.

by: Newsweek

Cody Balmer's social media reveals anti-Joe Biden posts

Cody Blamer has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence on Sunday.

by: BBC

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial

The US government is seeking to break up Meta by forcing a spinoff of Instagram or WhatsApp.

by: Variety

APOS 2025 Draws Top Media Execs to Bali for 15th Edition

The 15th edition of APOS is set to bring together influential decision-makers from across the media, entertainment and digital landscape at The Ayana Estate in Bali. The conference has secured a notable roster of speakers including streaming executives, content creators, and digital innovators who are shaping the future of entertainment across Asia Pacific and beyond. …

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by: NDTV

Government Issues Advisory On Media Reporting Of Defence Operations

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by: BuzzFeed

This Crucial Nutrient Is Going Viral On Social Media, And Chances Are You're Not Consuming Enough Of It

This is one social media fad that's actually legitimate.

by: Impacts

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by: KTVI

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by: HuffPost

Trump's 'Vladimir, STOP!' Plea Is Making People Face-Palm On Social Media

The world is mocking the president's request.

by: ThePrint

Delhi HC refuses to entertain Pakistani woman's plea over visa

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by: WMUR

Man accused of sexually assaulting Merrimack teenager he met on social media app

A man from Pennsylvania is being held in jail after Merrimack police said he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl.

by: ABC

Iran rejects Trump's request for direct nuclear negotiations, state media reports

"In this response, although direct negotiations between the two parties are rejected, it has been stated that the path for indirect negotiations is open," Iran said.

by: Reuters

Witkoff-Putin meeting ends after more than four hours, Russian media say

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by: wjla

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by: Fortune

Kanye West joined Twitch. He didn't last 10 minutes before getting banned

Ye almost immediately launched into a tirade about Jewish people and the LGBTQ+ community.

by: Fortune

The truth about European food: Experts weigh in on whether it's better than the U.S.

Social media users rave about superior food in European countries. What do experts say?

by: Reuters

'Extraordinary conflict of interest': Warren asks for SEC records of Trump Media's investment products

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by: People

Summer Entertaining Just Got Easier with This 'Smoke-Free' Tabletop Fire Pit You Can Snag on Sale

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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.
A new bill introduced in the California State Assembly, AB 2239, proposes a 7.25% tax on social media companies' gross receipts from advertisements targeted at California residents, aiming to generate revenue to combat the negative effects of social media on youth mental health. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, targets companies with at least $2.5 billion in annual gross receipts and more than 1 million users, with the collected funds intended to support mental health services, school counselors, and media literacy programs. Critics argue that the tax could lead to higher advertising costs, potentially affecting small businesses and consumers, while supporters believe it will hold social media companies accountable for the impact of their platforms on young people's well-being.

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