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LeBron James writes op-ed for Chinese state media as NBA aims to repair relationship
HONG KONG — NBA great LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media this week, pointing to basketball as an avenue for diplomacy amid tensions with the U.S. Writing in Monday's edition of the People's Daily newspaper, the 40-year-old Los...

Crooked Media Reveals Lineup For D.C. Conference, Live ‘Pod Save America’ Taping (Exclusive)
Crooked Media has announced the lineup for its upcoming Crooked Con, with guests including elected officials, including Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, California Rep. Ro Khanna, Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride and political...

What the Danish media said about Rasmus Hojlund’s goalscoring display against Greece
Rasmus Hojlund’s move to Napoli was finalised on deadline day after Manchester United agreed to a loan deal. The pursuit of Benjamin Sesko, who joined in a £66m transfer this summer, meant Rasmus Hojlund slipped further down the pecking order at...

Paramount chief communications officer Justin Dini departs
NEW YORK: Paramount chief communications officer Justin Dini is exiting the company on Friday. Dini announced he would be departing the media conglomerate after eight years in an internal message to staffers on Tuesday. He declined to share what...

Media: Finland to discuss format of security guarantees for Ukraine with parliament
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has convened a meeting of leaders of political parties and parliamentary factions to discuss the country’s potential role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine as part of the Coalition of the Willing. As...

Paramount Communications Exec Justin Dini to Depart
Justin Dini, who has spearheaded corporate communications for Paramount Skydance while it navigated a change in control from the Redstone family to its current management, is leaving the company. Dini joined the company, known then as Viacom, in...

The Real Reason Gen Z Took to Nepal Streets Against 'Nepo Kids': Social Media Ban and Corruption Spark Deadly Protests
Nepalese army soldiers disperse protesters from Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal's government's various ministries and offices, after it was set on fire during a protest against a social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal. AP/PTI Photo :...

WPP Media Report Predicts Increase In Biometric Data, Agentic Ads In 2030
WPP Media officially published its Advertising in 2030 report on Tuesday. The company had previewed parts of the report in June. The updated version highlights how industry experts see the future of media, technology, and commerce. The report...

Journalism Clinic to honour 50 media veterans October 22
The Journalism Clinic, a media training and consultancy organisation, is set to host an ‘Appreciation Day’ event in honour of veteran Nigerian journalists. Taiwo Obe, founder of the clinic, said the event, scheduled for October 22, is aimed at...

Best Buy bets big on retail media: Lisa Valentino on the future of Best Buy Ads
The electronics retailer is officially making its play as a retail media heavyweight. Speaking at the IAB’s Connected Commerce Summit in New York, the president of Best Buy Ads set out how it plans to stand apart in a crowded field. Lisa...

Media Veteran on Gaza War Press Coverage: 'It's a False Narrative – Period'
JERUSALEM, Israel – Many Israelis and Israel supporters around the globe are angry and alarmed by what they perceive to be widespread media bias in coverage of the war in Gaza against Hamas. CBN News spoke with Elli Wohgelernter about the issue....

Big Tech vs. free speech: INTEC to host panel on digital power
Santo Domingo.- In a world where digital platforms wield unprecedented power over information and public discourse, a critical question is emerging: Is freedom of expression at risk? To address this pressing debate, the Technological Institute of...

“The way that the algorithm is set up, no one can serve the masses anymore”: Lizzo puts out TikTok vid blaming social media for absence of crossover mainstream hits
Lizzo has posted a TikTok video in which she makes some interesting points about the state of the music industry and why it’s harder for artists to crossover to a mass audience in 2025. Speaking directly to camera, she introduced herself as...

Anthony Joshua sensationally calls out Tyson Fury during fiery social media outburst
Anthony Joshua has launched a scathing social media attack on Tyson Fury, branding his heavyweight rival "dippy" whilst declaring his intention to return to the ring and face him. The former world champion posted on Instagram that he hopes to be...

Coming Monday: CBS Atlanta’s Local News, With AR/VR Options
Come Monday, the Atlanta DMA will have another local news choice — an addition to a crowded marketplace that will see the demise of its only daily newspaper’s print edition at the end of 2025. WUPA-69, branded as “CBS Atlanta” since the Paramount...

Moguls’ Must-See TV: ‘Squawk Box’ Is Driving the News Cycle In Trump’s Economy
For about 10 minutes just before 9 a.m. ET on Sep. 4, all eyes in the world of business and politics were on a circular desk on the floor of the Nasdaq stock exchange in Times Square, just a few feet from where the opening bell is rung every...
AnimEigo Announces Blu-Ray Home Media Release of Sasuke - The Complete Television Series
Samurai anime action drama available in North America for the first time Los Angeles, CA - Anime distributor AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD have announced the upcoming home media Blu-ray release of SASUKE - The Complete Television Series on...

WPP Media axes agency head job titles as part of shake-up

AP News Summary at 2:36 p.m. EDT
Israeli strike targets Hamas leaders in Qatar as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar as they considered a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza...

Eagles News: Tank Bigsby trade grades are in
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... NFL trade grades: Tank Bigsby dealt from Jaguars to Eagles - ESPN Eagles grade: C-. Jaguars grade: A. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman wins more trades than anyone, but he doesn’t win ‘em all. In...