• Wed, May 21, 2025

by: Sportico

NBA Semis Could Boost Stars' Lagging Social Media Presences

The 2025 NBA conference finalists—the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers—are an atypical group of contenders. Only one (the Thunder) is a No. 1 or No. 2 seed, and none have won an NBA championship since the 1970s. They also have stars still in the process of building their profile. None …

by: Fortune

Big Food's Big Tobacco moment: Arianna Huffington

How the culture is changing on food and health.

by: UPI

TelevisaUnivision, Disney Entertainment partner for distribution deal - UPI.com

Spanish-speaking soccer fans will soon be able to watch the FIFA Club World Cup on Hulu + Live TV as part of a new distribution deal between TelevisaUnivision and Disney Entertainment.

by: Deadline

How Range Media Partners Is Weathering The Storm And Disrupting The Industry

Five years ago this August, a handful of the best and brightest agents from CAA and WME stunned the town by abruptly leaving high-profile jobs to start a new company that sought to be a hybrid between the agencies where they grew up,

by: WKRG

Mobile Arena construction begins, once complete could host top-tier entertainment

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — City officials gathered on Wednesday to break ground at the construction site of the Mobile Arena. "It's really never stopped once demolition stopped; I mean, the other contract started moving in, getting ready to do what they need to do," Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said. Construction on the $237 million arena […]

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San Antonio Deposits | 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: Fortune

25 American states have laws that ban or regulate cellphones in schools

More are coming

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San Antonio Immigration Reform: Policy vs Humanity | 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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San Antonio Game Center | 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.
  • Thu, May 22, 2025

by: Engadget

News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft'

The News/Media Alliance took aim at Google today after the tech company's announcement at the I/O showcase that AI Mode will be rolling out to all US search users.

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San Antonio NextGen TV | 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: Mashable

Social media use may cause depression among young people, new study finds

The study's author explains what parents can glean from the data.

by: AFP

'Serious' accident at North Korea warship launch: state media

A major accident occurred at the launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer, state media reported Thursday, with leader Kim Jong Un calling the mishap a "criminal act".At a ceremony to launch a new 5,000-ton vessel in the eastern port city of Chongjin on Wednesday "a serious accident occurred", the official Korean Central Agency (KCNA) said.

by: Forbes

Retail Media Networks Will Reshape Consumer Purchasing In 2025

Retail media networks are transforming how brands connect with their consumers, and they're doing it at scale.

by: RomaPress

Italian media intensify rumors of Sarri to Roma

Today's Italian media reports link Maurizio Sarri with a move to Roma.The ex-Lazio and Napoli technician is reportedly eager to return to coaching in Serie A.Having been close to Roma in the past, S...

by: NewsNation

Stephen A. Smith on his distrust of the media, Democratic Party

Stephen A. Smith tells NewsNation's "CUOMO" he blames both the media and the Democratic Party for their handling of former President Joe Biden's health amid the recent announcement about his prostate cancer diagnosis. Smith and Chris Cuomo also discuss how much the public should know about a president's health.

by: BBC

Stephen Nolan receives apology in court over social media posts

Social media user says sorry for posts accusing the presenter of sectarianism and inciting violence.

by: Variety

NBA Star Chris Paul and Words + Pictures Launch Joint Venture Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

NBA all-star Chris Paul and CJ Paul team with documentary studio Words + Pictures to launch joint venture Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment.

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: May 22, 2025

Get caught up on the latest in Hollywood, technology, and more with FOX17 Morning Mix Entertainment News

by: Patch

Cranberry Offering Discounts For Multiple Entertainment Attractions

Cranberry can save you money at a host of entertainment destinations this year. Get the details here.

by: WGME

Senate staffer who filmed sex tape in hearing room tried to 'entertain' himself: report

A former Senate staffer who was filmed having sex in the Hart Senate Office Building in 2023 told New York Magazine he did so due to feeling "bored" at his job.

by: ThePrint

DTH services liable to pay service and entertainment tax: SC

New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that state legislatures and Parliament can levy entertainment tax and service tax respectively on DTH services provided to consumers. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh said broadcast was a service and liable to service tax imposed by Parliament and […]

by: wjla

Arlington Text | 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: MLB

Hendriks addresses threats made to himself, family on social media

Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks posted on his Instagram story Thursday morning that he's received death threats in the wake of his recent on-field performance. "Threats against my life and my wife's life are horrible and cruel," Hendriks wrote in his post. "You need help. Comments telling me to commit

by: wjla

Arlington Obituaries | 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: Variety

Netflix Sets Interactive Reality Series 'House of Streams,' Where Streamers and Content Creators Battle for Bitcoin (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix has set 'House of Streams,' an interactive series that merges traditional unscripted television with the world of online content creation.

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San Antonio Special Session | 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: wjla

Arlington Baltimore Ravens | 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.
  • Fri, May 23, 2025

by: Parade

Jill Duggar Shares Life Update Following Social Media Hiatus

The mother-of-three is providing fans with an update after taking a social media hiatus.

by: WGME

Trove of documents suggests Facebook suppressed far-right news organizations

WASHINGTON (SBG) - In the wake of racial justice protests last summer after the murder of George Floyd, some employees at Facebook were filled with frustration that articles from conservative news sites that labeled protesters as "rioters" and "criminals" were allowed to spread through Facebook news feeds. Caption: Trove of documents suggest Facebook suppressed far-right organizations (SBG)

by: Reuters

Exclusive-FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows

(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has demanded documents from Media Matters about possible coordination with other media watchdogs accused by Elon Musk of helping orchestrate advertiser boycotts of X, according to a document seen by Reuters on Thursday. The civil investigative demand seen by Reuters seeks information about Matters' communications with other groups that evaluate misinformation and hate speech in social , including a World Federation of Advertisers initiative called Global Alliance for Responsible . The probe marks an escalation in U.S. government scrutiny of whether groups like Matters helped advertisers coordinate to pull ad dollars from X after Musk bought the social site formerly known as Twitter in 2022.

by: Insider

Trump's attorney general sold millions in Trump Media stock on 'Liberation Day'

Pam Bondi sold her stock in Trump Media on April 2, the same day Trump announced a slew of new tariffs that sent the market tumbling.

by: VentureBeat

Banijay Asia and Nodwin Gaming form strategic partnership for esports, games and youth entertainment in India

Banijay Asia and Nodwin Gaming announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize esports, gaming and youth entertainment in India.

by: Impacts

The Role of AI and Streaming Technology in Shaping the Future of Online Entertainment

As the global appetite for digital content grows, the backbone of online entertainment is being reshaped by emerging technologies. From advanced AI to seamless content delivery mechanisms, the tech behind streaming platforms is evolving rapidly. Platforms focused on listing and categorizing movie content—such as this read more here—are also embracing tech innovations to deliver optimized […]

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San Antonio Crosswords | 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: Tennessean

Nashville PD seeks funds for entertainment district, school resource, alternative officers

MNPD seeks increased budget for alternative police, school resource officers and entertainment district.

by: Fortune

AI M&A signals that the hype cycle is growing up

As April showers brought May flowers, they also brought a whole new wave of AI-centric M&A.

by: Forbes

The 5 Best Outdoor TVs To Up The Entertainment This Summer

Outdoor TVs can withstand the elements while offering a bright, gorgeous picture in direct sunlight. Our tech editor rounded up the best outdoor TVs to shop this summer.

by: KITV

Hawai'i program continues developing leaders in stage production and live entertainment

With voids occurring locally, the Hawaii Stage Production Arts Technical Training is instructing up-and-coming talent.

by: gpfans

Verstappen makes FIA media return at Monaco

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by: AFP

Hungarians protest 'authoritarian' bill against NGOs, media

Tens of thousands of people protested in Budapest Sunday against a planned law that would allow the government to sanction NGOs and media it deemed a threat to Hungary's sovereignty."The law is pretty much full of nonsense," one protester, Gabor, told AFP. "There's nothing concrete in it.

by: fox17online

Entertainment News: May 23, 2025

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by: BBC

Wombourne man posted threatening messages on social media

Richard Britton displayed anti-Islamic and racist and sentiments on his social media account.

by: Forbes

Trump's War On The Media Explained: CBS News Head Latest To Leave Amid White House Attacks

A judge blocked Trump's attempt to shut down Voice of America.

by: Fortune

CD rates today, May 23, 2025

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

by: Impacts

Atlas IPTV Australia: Revolutionizing Your Entertainment Experience

In today's fast-evolving digital world, traditional cable TV is increasingly giving way to innovative streaming solutions. Among these, IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) stands out as a flexible and cost-effective alternative. If you are in Australia and looking for a high-quality IPTV service, Atlas IPTV Australia is rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about providers. Offering […]

by: BBC

Stalker flew to Bali to find social media influencer, police say

Rob Keating, 39, is found guilty of two counts of stalking after pursuing a social media influencer.

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Arlington Sports Newsletter | 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.

25 American states have laws that ban or regulate cellphones in schools

More are coming
In an effort to address concerns over student distraction and mental health, 25 American states have implemented laws to ban or regulate cellphone use in schools, with more states expected to follow suit. These measures range from complete bans during school hours to restrictions during class time, aiming to improve student focus and reduce cyberbullying. The push for these regulations has been driven by both educators and parents, who have observed negative impacts of cellphone use on learning and social interactions. Some states are also providing funding for schools to implement these policies effectively, including the provision of secure storage solutions for students' devices during the school day. As the debate continues, more states are considering similar legislation to create a more conducive learning environment.

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https://fortune.com/2025/05/21/25-american-states-laws-ban-regulate-cellphones-schools-more-coming/

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