Amazon Joins Motion Picture Association

The Motion Picture Association has been wooing the company for years. The addition gives the group a lot more muscle. Lobbying and Lobbyists, Web-Original Programming, Movies, Amazon.com Inc, Rivkin, Charles H, Hopkins, Michael C (1968- ), Motion Picture Assn of America, Apple Inc, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Copyrights and Copyright Violations, California, China, Transparent (TV Program) The…

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Threats Against Haitians Land at the Doorstep of The Haitian Times

Racist emails. Swatting. Intimidated sources. The Haitian Times has been receiving some of the same threats that it has been covering in Springfield, Ohio. Haitian-Americans, Haitian Times, The, Pierre-Pierre, Garry, Threats and Threatening Messages, News and News Media, Rumors and Misinformation, Presidential Election of 2024, Springfield (Ohio), Trump, Donald J, Vance, J D, Discrimination, Race and…

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Disney Animation Boss Steps Down to Focus on ‘Frozen’ Sequels

Walt Disney Animation Studios is replacing Jennifer Lee, its chief creative officer, after an uneven six-year tenure. Animated Films, Appointments and Executive Changes, Writing and Writers, Walt Disney Company, Lee, Jennifer (1971- ), Frozen (Movie), Frozen 2 (Movie) Walt Disney Animation Studios is replacing Jennifer Lee, its chief creative officer, after an uneven six-year tenure. NYT > Business

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30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut

The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in buying, selling and remortgaging, economists said. Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Interest Rates, Mortgages, Government Bonds, United States Economy, Credit and Debt The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest…

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On YouTube, Major Brands’ Ads Appear Alongside Racist Falsehoods About Haitian Immigrants

Large organizations and brands saw their advertising dollars funneled to videos amplifying inflammatory narratives, underscoring how difficult it can be to maintain brand safety online. Rumors and Misinformation, Presidential Election of 2024, Online Advertising, Race and Ethnicity, Social Media, Pets, Adobe Systems Inc, Mazda Motor Corp, YouTube.com, Harris, Kamala D Large organizations and brands saw their advertising…

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TelevisaUnivision Considers Replacing CEO Wade Davis

Wade Davis led an acquisition of Univision in 2020, buying out a consortium of private-equity owners. Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Appointments and Executive Changes, Spanish Language, Private Equity, Television, Davis, Wade (Television Executive), TelevisaUnivision Inc, Univision Wade Davis led an acquisition of Univision in 2020, buying out a consortium of private-equity owners. NYT > Business

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Interest Rates Fall, but Central Banks Are No Longer in Lock Step

Officials in some countries started cutting rates last year, but others, including those in Europe and the United States, have taken a more cautious approach. Interest Rates, Economic Conditions and Trends, Federal Reserve System, Bank of England, European Central Bank, Inflation (Economics) Officials in some countries started cutting rates last year, but others, including those in Europe…

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Nintendo and Pokémon Sue Palworld Maker for Patent Infringement

Palworld, a video game mocked as “Pokémon with guns,” became one of the most popular games in the world when it was released in January. Inventions and Patents, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Corporations, Pokemon (Fictional Characters), Computer and Video Games, Compensation for Damages (Law), Nintendo Co Ltd, Pokemon Co International Inc Palworld, a video game mocked as…

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