• Sat, April 26, 2025

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. …

by: KUTV

Salt Lake City Spotlight on America | 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.

by: NDTV

Government Issues Advisory On Media Reporting Of Defence Operations

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday issued an advisory directing all media outlets to refrain from broadcasting live coverage of military operations or movements of security forces.

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

Can You Tell? 6 Ways to Spot AI-Generated Content

by: KTVI

St. Louis rises as major filming location with motion media tax credit

A tax credit that was reinstated in 2023 as the Missouri Motion Media Tax Credit Incentive Act is now helping make the St. Louis region an up-and-coming filming location.

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

"The theme of the meeting -- aspects of a Ukrainian settlement," it said. Interfax news agency said Witkoff, President Donald Trump's envoy for the Middle East who is increasingly involved in Russian affairs, had left the site of the talks - the presidential library in St. Petersburg, Russia's second largest city. Tass news agency said Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev had returned to a hotel in the city.

by: wjla

Arlington National Museum of African American History | 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: 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: 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

New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Saturday refused to entertain a Pakistani woman's plea seeking a direction to the Centre to not suspend her residential permit and further extend the same. Justice Sachin Datta, in a special hearing held during the day, said the decision of the Centre to suspend visa […]

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: ESPN

Legendary: Shedeur Sanders' Browns selection garners reactions on social media

As Sanders finally heard his name called in the fifth round, reactions from around the sports world poured in.

by: KFVS12

Music on the Mississippi officials to announce entertainment lineup

Music on the Mississippi organizers plan to announce the four musical acts that will perform at this year's festival.

by: CNET

42 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained

Yes, you should absolutely binge them.

by: news4sanantonio

San Antonio Beyond The Podium | 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.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Nebraska's Death Penalty: What's Next?

Discussion of petition drive to allow voters decide if Nebraska should have death penalty.

by: People

Man Accused of Placing Easter Eggs Filled with Marijuana Around Texas Town and Posting 'Scavenger Hunt' Clues on Social Media

Police in Texas asked for the public's help in locating a man they claim left plastic Easter eggs filled with marijuana in public parks, before posting about it on Facebook. Investigators said that the man wrote that 'whoever 'shopped' with him the day of the scavenger hunt would get hints to the locations of the eggs.'

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

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren asked the U.S. Securities regulator on Friday to share its plans for regulating exchange-traded funds due to be launched by a company founded and majority-owned by President Donald Trump. "All SEC decisions and actions involving (Trump Media & Technology Group) and President Trump's financial interests should be carefully managed to ensure that they are free from undue political interference and influence from the President and his administ

by: wjla

Arlington Chime In | 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: People

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

The Solo Stove Mesa XL Fire Pit is on sale at Amazon. The tabletop fire pit weighs 2.3 pounds, has a collapsible stand, and puts out heat without smoke. Shoppers are calling it "perfect for cozy outdoor nights." It's on sale in silver and available in colors like brown, navy, and more.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Nebraska Agriculture

Find out the health of Nebraska's biggest industry, agriculture.

by: wjla

Arlington Content Concerns | 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: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Nebraska Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate

Nebraska Public Media will host an hour-long debate with three Republican candidates.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: State of Agriculture with Mike Johanns

Speaking of Nebraska has conversation with former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Guarding Bosnia: Camp Life

Camp life for NE Army National Guard soldiers on a 2003 peacekeeping mission in Bosnia.
  • Sun, April 27, 2025

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: COVID-109 In Nebraska

We question a panel of medical experts as the Delta variant creates more COVID cases.

by: TheWrap

The WHCA Dinner Skips Comedy but Delivers a Message, and Some Soul-Searching

Without Trump or a comedy performance the annual fundraiser did without star power, while seeking to shift the focus back to journalism

by: wjla

Arlington Deposits | 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: Mashable

From game night to movie night, this console provides all the entertainment and it's only $90 until midnight

From game-a-thon to movie night, the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro offers versatile fun for the whole family, and it's on sale for $89.97 until midnight.

by: MovieWeb

'The Searchers' Leads This Year's Home Media Entertainment Awards

Well, the Home Entertainment Media Play Awards give it their best shot each year, and the results of their 2025 awards are in. A technical achievement in film restoration, the Warner Archive Collection takes the top honor this year with a jaw-dropping 4K release of John Wayne and John Ford's Western masterpiece,

by: Forbes

How To Know When It's Time To Try A New Social Media Channel

Does your social media strategy need a lifeline? It may be time to change the channel.

by: ThePrint

PM Modi to inaugurate first WAVES summit in Mumbai on Thursday

New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai on Thursday, a four-day event that will bring together the entire spectrum of the media and entertainment industry. The prime minister is also expected to interact with top leaders of the media and […]

by: Reuters

Hedge fund Qube discloses $105 million short position in Trump Media

Hedge fund Qube Research & Technologies disclosed a roughly $105 million short position in Trump Media & Technology Group on Monday, according to a filing with Germany's federal Gazette Bundesanzeiger. Qube's disclosed position in Trump Media, which was first reported by research firm Breakout Point, equates to 2.53% of the total free float of Trump , which is 53% owned by President Donald Trump and is the parent company of the Truth Social platform. Trump did not immediately respond

by: Variety

'Dead Outlaw' Review: Rambunctious Mummy Musical is Weird But Wildly Entertaining

Unlike the mobile British corpse in "Operation Mincemeat," the traveling American cadaver in the Broadway musical "Dead Outlaw" has a far less noble posthumous purpose than winning World War II. This stiff just wants a little space in the spotlight — but how he finally achieves celebrity is not exactly what he had in mind. …

by: Reuters

In reversal, US Justice Department says media records can be seized in leak probes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department under President Donald Trump made it easier for prosecutors investigating leaks to the news media to subpoena records and testimony from journalists, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Friday that reversed a Biden-era policy. New regulations detailed in the Friday memo will allow prosecutors in criminal investigations to use subpoenas, court orders and search warrants to compel "production of information and testimony by and relating to membe

by: Forbes

Insider Tips For Effective Social Media Marketing

Social media has evolved into a powerful tool for businesses, and leveraging its full potential requires more than just surface-level engagement.
  • Mon, April 28, 2025

by: KFVS12

Music on the Mississippi officials announce entertainment lineup

Music on the Mississippi organizers have announced the four musical acts that will perform at this year's festival

by: Salon

Why MAGA media is fixated on a Texas teen murder case

The racist exploitation of Austin Metcalf's killing shows how MAGA tears local communities apart

by: Fortune

'Sinners' becomes 'absolute phenomenon' at the box office with $45M second weekend haul

That's only down a minuscule 6% from its Easter holiday launch.

by: Sportskeeda

"Writers just ended it without any closure" - The Young and the Restless fans vent over Martin's kidnapping plot ending abruptly

In the episode of The Young and the Restless that premiered on April 10, 2025, Sharon and Phyllis joined forces to trap Martin.

by: devdiscourse

Merck Foundation Celebrates Global Media Award Winners and Unveils 2025 Call for Entries

Merck Foundation, in collaboration with African First Ladies, revealed the winners of its 2024 Media Recognition Awards. The awards highlight contributions towards social awareness on issues like infertility stigma and health topics such as diabetes.

by: TheWrap

'Minecraft' Box Office Explosion: How Gen Z and Social Media Buzz Fueled a $160 Million-Plus Opening

What fueled "A Minecraft Movie" to a record-breaking $163 million opening weekend? Social media buzz, Gen Z and Jack Black.

by: Variety

'Neighborhood Watch' Review: Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan Make an Entertaining Odd Couple Investigating a Potentially Imaginary Crime

"Rageaholic meets schizophrenic" may not sound like a very enticing hook for a buddy comedy, but that dysfunctional duo proves pretty good company in "Neighborhood Watch." Duncan Skiles' first feature since 2018's darker crime tale "The Clovehitch Killer" recalls shaggier 1970s cinema in its emphasis on quirky character dynamics over suspense, action or plot intricacies. …

by: ThePrint

SC refuses to entertain fresh plea challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act

New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a fresh plea challenging constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, saying it cannot entertain "hundreds" of petitions on the issue. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar asked the counsel for petitioner Syed Alo Akbar to […]

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.
Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta's social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, against allegations of causing harm to young users' mental health during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. He emphasized that Meta's research shows a positive impact on many teens and that the company has implemented over 30 tools to support teens and their families. Zuckerberg also highlighted the importance of industry-wide standards for age-appropriate content and expressed support for federal legislation to protect children online. This hearing was part of a broader discussion on online child safety, with other tech CEOs also present to address similar concerns about their platforms.

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