Topic: political pressure
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Disney's Newest Legacy
Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live after pressure from FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, raising concerns about corporate courage and artistic freedom to avoid regulatory issues. The decision, supported by ABC and prompted by Nexstar Media Group preempting the show, is seen as an attempt to appease ...
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YouTube Offers 'Second Chance' to Banned Misinformation Creators
YouTube is launching a pilot program to allow certain previously banned creators, who violated now-deprecated COVID-19 and election misinformation policies, to return to the platform. The initiative follows political pressure and a settlement with former President Donald Trump, while excluding th...
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Taiwan Faces Pressure to Shift Chip Production to US
The US is urging Taiwan to relocate 50% of its advanced semiconductor manufacturing to American soil, framing it as a strategic necessity for Taiwan's security and a condition for continued US protection against China. This move aims to address the vulnerability of the global supply chain, as Tai...
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Ex-Disney CEO Slams FCC's "Out-of-Control Intimidation"
Michael Eisner, former Disney CEO, criticizes the FCC for what he calls "out-of-control intimidation" following Disney's decision to put *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* on hiatus due to regulatory pressure. Eisner questioned Disney's leadership for yielding to what he described as "hollow" threats from the ...
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Ex-Apple Execs Slam ICEBlock Removal Decision
Apple removed the ICEBlock app from its App Store following a request from the US Attorney General, sparking debate over corporate principles and digital freedoms. Former Apple executives, including Wiley Hodges and Alex Horovitz, criticized the decision as a departure from the company's core val...
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SpaceX Buys $17B EchoStar Spectrum for Starlink Phone Service
SpaceX has acquired $17 billion in wireless spectrum assets from EchoStar to enhance its Starlink network and support its Direct to Cell service for global mobile broadband. The deal includes $8.5 billion in cash and an equal amount in SpaceX stock, providing greater operational independence and ...
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Apple TV+ Pulls New Show on Domestic Extremism
Apple TV+ has indefinitely postponed the premiere of its series *The Savant*, which was set to debut shortly, without providing a clear explanation for the delay. The series, starring Jessica Chastain as an investigator infiltrating extremist networks, is inspired by a 2019 article and focuses on...
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