• Mon, May 5, 2025

by: AZ Central

Arizona utility regulator's posts on elderly woman's death ignite social media firestorm

An Arizona Corporation Commission member apologized after clashing on social media with the family of an elderly woman who died in her home last year.

by: WITI

Kids screen time, social media; Marquette lecture discusses impact

A lecture at Marquette University on Friday explained the real-world impacts of screen time, social media, privacy settings and more on kids.

by: Newsweek

Taylor Swift appears to break social media silence with subtle gesture

by: The Herald-Dispatch

How the Media Created Andrew Tate

A stunted discourse about men and boys leads to little besides hand-wringing—and hate.

by: Associated Press

Asian Entertainment Headlines at 8:47 a.m. GMT

A giant sculpture of Gandalf riding an eagle departs Wellington airport for good

by: ThePrint

Abhijat Marathi Reveals New Logo, Ushering in a New Era for Marathi Entertainment

PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 5: In a proud and visionary step towards elevating regional content, the Marathi Language Ministry unveiled the official logo of the upcoming OTT platform Abhijat Marathi at a special ceremony held in Mumbai. Show Full Article The event was graced by Hon. Uday Samant, Minister for Marathi Language, and key […]

by: The New Zealand Herald

Media firm board battle: Ex-National Govt minister in line to be NZME chair

A potential compromise is on the horizon in NZME's board battle.

by: The New York Times

What is the future of 'College GameDay' after Lee Corso? Richard Deitsch's media mailbag

What will life be like for ESPN's College GameDay without Lee Corso? You have already seen it, says Richard Deitsch in his latest mailbag.

by: rediff.com

SC won't entertain contempt plea against BJP's Nishikant Dubey, but...

The BJP lawmaker sparked a row when he said, '(the) Supreme Court is taking the country towards anarchy' and that 'Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is responsible for the civil wars taking place in the country'.

by: reuters.com

Israeli military issues thousands of call-up notices, local media report

The Israeli military was issuing call-up notices to thousands of reservists on Saturday to support an expansion of its offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported, after the prime minister announced that his upcoming visit to Azerbaijan was postponed.

by: HuffPost

Donald Trump Condemns 2 Fox News Personalities In Separate Media Rants

The president completely bashed one Fox News figure and urged another to retire.

by: The Hans India

'Therachaapa' teaser gets launched; promises a mass entertainer

The teaser launch of the upcoming Telugu mass entertainer Therachaapa was a star-studded affair with actor Karthik Rathnam and popular comedian '30 Years' Prudhvi Raj gracing the event. Directed by...

by: ABC

How cardinals are using social media ahead of the papal conclave

After the death of Pope Francis, cardinals of the church will soon gather to pick the next pontiff, with many flocking to social media to share updates with the public.

by: Hindustan Times

'AI in media, entertainment sector can increase revenue by 10%'

The Ernst & Young report, titled 'A Studio Called India', said that the global M&E industry was undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by the proliferation of AI. "From content creation and curation to monetisation and distribution,

by: Euronews

Are You Not Entertained By These 20 Secrets About Gladiator ?

Before Paul Mescal donned his armor in Gladiator II, Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix faced off 25 years ago in Gladiator; but did you know Phoenix so nervous to film he almost quit the iconic movie?

by: CoinTelegraph

Bots are killing social media, but decentralization can save it

Social media is under siege by bots, which are inflating metrics and undermining trust.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Mind Over Murder

Insight into true crimes and the criminal mind using profiling and behavioral research.

by: Insider

Google has quietly entered the movie and TV business. Here's why.

Google is working with Range Media Partners to help produce films and TV shows, Business Insider has learned.

by: Deadline

Media Stocks Hit After Trump's Bombshell Plan To Tax Films Produced Outside U.S. - "Studios Carry A Significant Amount Of Risk"

Financial markets offered an early and negative response to President Donald Trump's plans to slap 100% tariffs on movies produced outside the United States with shares of media and entertainment companies down in early trading across the board.

by: WGME

White House denies NPR report on search for new Defense Secretary: 'FAKE NEWS'

The White House has dismissed an NPR article suggesting that the administration is seeking a replacement for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Press Secretary Karo

by: NDTV

Trump Stepped Up Media Assault, Empowered Conservative Podcasters In 100 Days

The president has stepped up his long-established hostility towards TV news channels like CNN and newspapers such as The New York Times.

by: Politico

With echoes of Joan Rivers and Kash Patel, Eric Adams lashes out at the media in DC speech

The New York City Mayor delivered a keynote address at a breakfast hosted by the African American Mayors Association.

by: Investopedia

Watch These Disney Stock Price Levels Ahead of Entertainment Giant's Earnings Report

Shares in The Walt Disney Company were treading water to start the week ahead of the entertainment giant's earnings report, due for release before Wednesday's opening bell. Monitor these crucial support and resistance levels.

by: wjla

Arlington Spotlight on Education | 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

Lady Gaga Learned of Alleged Bomb Threat at Brazil Concert 'via Media Reports,' Says Her Spokesperson

Lady Gaga learned about the alleged bomb threat at her concert in Brazil on Saturday, May 3, through the media her spokesperson said, according to reports.

by: Reuters

Google launches new film and TV production wing - media

Google has launched a new film and TV production initiative to scout projects it could fund or co-produce, according to a new report by Business Insider on Monday.

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: May 5, 2025

Another big artist announcement at Van Andel Arena, a long-awaited film's release, and a content creator's yogurt collaboration: here is your entertainment news for May 5, 2025.

by: Fortune

Trump's 100% movie tariff could backfire and could trigger the 'biggest risk' for U.S. studios, analyst warns

The president said on social media Sunday that overseas film production is a "national security threat."

by: OPB

President's update: New executive order targets public media

A message from OPB President and CEO Rachel Smolkin

by: Variety

Ben Stiller on 'Inspiring' Interactions With 'Severance' Fans on Social Media: 'We Never Had That, My Generation Growing Up'

This story contains spoilers for Season 2 of "Severance," streaming now on Apple TV+. Ben Stiller has been particularly active on social media lately. For the "Severance" director and executive producer,

by: Variety

Greenwich Entertainment Buys Sam Riley, Stacy Martin Thriller 'Islands' (EXCLUSIVE)

Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to "Islands," following the thriller's premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film was co-written and directed by Jan-Ole Gerster, whose previous credits include "A Coffee in Berlin" and "Lara." It was co-written by Blaz Kutin and Lawrie Dornan, and stars Sam Riley ("Control"), Stacy Martin …

by: Deadline

Bleecker Street & LD Entertainment Acquire Horror Thriller 'Bone Lake' From Mercedes Bryce Morgan

Bleecker Street and frequent partner LD Entertainment have picked up U.S. rights to Bone Lake, a critically acclaimed survival thriller from filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan (Fixation), which is coming off its premiere at Fantastic Fest with a 95% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film will be released in theaters nationwide on October 10th. Mister …

by: People

Trump Says He Knows 'Nothing About' How AI Pope Photo Got Posted on His Social Media Page, but Claims Melania Found It 'Cute'

President Donald Trump says he knows "nothing about" the AI-generated image of him dressed as a pope that circulated on the White House social media pages. First lady Melania Trump thought the image was "cute," Trump said.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: Diversity in Education

This week on Speaking of Nebraska we examine diversity in education.

by: Reuters

US media stocks fall as Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

American media stocks tumbled on Monday after President Donald Trump unveiled a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the U.S., in his latest levies that could sharply raise costs for Hollywood studios and roil the global entertainment industry.

by: The Hans India

Is Article 370 being implemented in Telugu states, albeit invisibly?

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, reminds the State govt of the Centre's directive to take steps for deportation of Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Rohingyas

by: Fortune

Best CD rates today, May 5, 2025

We've rounded up today's highest available CD rates, many of which are above 4%.

by: Hindustan Times

Meet Diddy's 7 children: Names, ages, and what they are doing now

by: ThePrint

Koyal.AI and Offbeet Media Group Announce Strategic Partnership at WAVES Summit 2025

NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 5: Koyal.AI, is silicon valley based next-generation GenAI audio-to-video storytelling platform has entered into a strategic partnership with Offbeet Media Group to launch and adoption of Koyal's services across its target groups of creators, artists, production houses and media companies. Koyal was seen live in action in the series of […]

by: WGME

Trump as pope: White House shares controversial AI-generated photo on social media

The White House posted an AI-generated photo of U.S. President Donald Trump depicted as the pope.

by: HuffPost

Social Media Calls Out North Korea Vibes At Trump Cabinet Meeting

Trump's first 100 days "far exceeded that of any other presidency in this country. Ever. Ever" said one ultra-loyalist.

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Chronic Mental Illness & The Family

Experts discuss dealing with mental illness in the family.

by: Deadline

Allen Media Group Renews All Nine Of Its Courtroom Shows For Two More Seasons

EXCLUSIVE: Allen Media Group's courtroom shows will remain in session for two more years — all nine of them. Byron Allen's company has renewed its hourlong syndicated court programs through the 2026-27 season.

by: PBS

VPM News Focal Point | Media Literacy | October 27, 2022 | Season 1 | Episode 13

Newsrooms are shrinking, so many groups are helping to combat disinformation.

by: Deadline

Lou Diamond Phillips Joins ESX Entertainment's 'Casa Grande: The Movie'

EXCLUSIVE: Ali Afshar's ESX Entertainment has added Lou Diamond Phillips to Casa Grande: The Movie which is the feature to the original Amazon Prime Video 2023 series. Casa Grande explores the intertwining lives of Northern California farmland families at the turn of the century, with an upstairs/downstairs take on themes of class, immigration, culture, and family. The …

by: PBS

Nebraska Public Media News | Speaking of Nebraska: National Guard

Nebraska National Guard: changing structure, deployments and challenges for soldiers
  • Tue, May 6, 2025

by: Impacts

How to Write Guest Articles That Double as Press Coverage

Guest blogging has become a powerful tool for building authority, driving traffic, and gaining exposure. But what if your guest articles could do more than just attract readers? What if they could also serve as press coverage, amplifying your brand's visibility and credibility? The good news is, with the right strategy, you can craft guest articles that double as press coverage.

by: AFP

Wait for Vatican white smoke fires up social media

Hype has been building on social media around the Catholic Church's secretive, centuries-old tradition of conclaves to elect a new pope, animating users from the White House on down."Everyone on social networks has an opinion and everyone wants to decode the news, look for clues, know which cardinal will become the pope.

Arizona utility regulator's posts on elderly woman's death ignite social media firestorm

An Arizona Corporation Commission member apologized after clashing on social media with the family of an elderly woman who died in her home last year.
On May 2, 2025, Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kevin Thompson issued an apology following controversial remarks he made about the death of an elderly woman during a utility rate hike discussion. Thompson had suggested that the woman's death was a "necessary sacrifice" for the greater good of the utility company's financial health. His comments sparked widespread outrage and calls for his resignation from various advocacy groups and the public. In his apology, Thompson expressed regret for his "insensitive and inappropriate" statement, acknowledging the pain it caused to the woman's family and the community. He emphasized that his intention was not to diminish the value of human life but admitted that his choice of words was deeply flawed. The incident has reignited debates about the ethics and priorities of utility regulators in Arizona.

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https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2025/05/02/utility-regulator-apologizes-after-comments-on-elderly-womans-death/83387996007/


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