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Dick Vitale received his first broadcasting assignment from ESPN this season, marking his return to the air for the first time since 2023. Vitale battled four types of cancer for more than three years and is only months removed from a 2024 surgery to address a lymph node in his neck diagnosed as cancer.

ESPN announced Friday that the Hall of Fame broad

Dick Vitale to make broadcasting return Jan. 25

Establishment media outlets have often resorted to dumbing down societies by reducing global events to shallow soundbites or clickbait that reinforces convenient stereotypesThe moment has come to question the wisdom of continuing to battle a wounded but still formidable behemoth: Western corporate media. For decades, it has held an almost unassailable grip on the global narrative, buoyed by weal

The Western media is dying. What will take its place

Baltimore [US], January 17 (ANI): As US, under the incoming administration led by President-elect Donald Trump, and India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term look to navigate a transformative era, the potential for collaboration between two nations has never been greater, Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati wrote in his opinion column in The Baltimore Sun.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, who is a memb

"Potential for collaboration between India and US unprecedented as Trump set to begin term": Former Prasar Bharti CEO writes in Baltimore Sun

ABU DHABI, 26th November, 2024 (WAM) -- Salem Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, announced that the authority is taking part in the Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi under the auspices of the Sharjah Media Council.This event features a pavilion that showcases its significant achievements and rich media legacy, which has evolved through various pivotal stages in its ongoing developme

Sharjah Broadcasting Authority reviews its most prominent achievements at GMC 2024


            SMPLNew Delhi [India], December 18: The Council for Media and Satellite Broadcasting (CMSB) is excited to announce the 7th CMSB National Awards 2024, a prestigious event set to honour outs

7th CMSB National Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence Across Industries

A new Netflix documentary goes behind the scenes of what was labelled the worst show of all time but left a lasting impression on television even today. Digital editor Dan Jensen takes a look at Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action."JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!"If you were around in the '90s, you know that chant. It became s

How Jerry Springer sold his soul to turn trash into gold

SYDNEY, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Two men in the northeastern Australian state of Queensland have been hospitalized with rare and potentially deadly mosquito-borne viruses. An elderly man from the city of Townsville, over 1,000 km northwest of Brisbane, has been admitted to hospital with dengue fever despite being vaccinated against it, marking the region's first breakthrough in five years, Australian Broadcasting Cor

Two men hospitalized with mosquito-borne viruses in northeast Australia

ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government has repatriated about 33,000 nationals facing dire conditions in various foreign countries over the past six months, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday. Nebiat Getachew, spokesperson for the ministry, said that the ongoing large-scale repatriation effort is part of the Ethiopian government's "citizen-centered" diplomatic commitment to brin

Ethiopia repatriates 33,000 nationals over 6 months: spokesperson

CANBERRA, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a cabinet reshuffle on Thursday following a minister's early retirement ahead of the general election, which must be held by May. Albanese announced the ministry changes of "a strong, united and stable cabinet government" following the foreshadowed resignation of Bill Shorten as National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and gove

Australian PM reshuffles cabinet ahead of election

SYDNEY, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Over 100,000 homes have been in power outage after damaging storms hit Sydney and surrounding areas in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW). The severe thunderstorms swept across the state on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, causing widespread damage. Australia's power provider Ausgrid said on Thursday morning that in total, 140,000 customers were affected by th

Severe thunderstorm causes blackouts for thousands of homes in Sydney

SYDNEY, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- A woman died in a house fire in western suburbs of Melbourne in Australia's state of Victoria Thursday morning. Emergency services in the state of Victoria were called to the three-storey house in Truganina, 20 km west of central Melbourne, at about 2:30 a.m. local time. Victoria Police said in a statement that a female occupant of the house died at the scene and that the house

Woman dead after fire destroys home in west Melbourne

SYDNEY, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of train services across Sydney, the capital city of Australia's state of New South Wales (NSW), have been delayed or cancelled as workers struck on Wednesday. Commuters into the city were told to expect major delays on Wednesday as work bans put in place by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) took effect. Australia's 9News network rep

Strike action causes major disruption to Sydney trains

Exactly two years ago,RBR+TVBRshared the news that the golf league backed by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salmans Public Investment Fund (PIF) had signed a multi-year agreement withNexstar Media Groupthat madeThe CWits home for 2023 and 2024.That relationship has ended.

Two Years Later, LIV Golf Ditches The CW For Fox

A &quot;reimagined&quot; advertising sales and integrated marketing division atSinclair Inc.&#39;sbroadcast group and a &quot;dynamic new brand focused on news-news content and original programming&quot; has been launched by the company led by Chris Ripley and Rob Weisbord.

Sinclair Unveils Strategic Evolution of Sales and Content Divisions

A Class C3 FM serving the Burlington, Vt.-Plattsburgh, N.Y. market as an Air1 Worship Music affiliate is poised to become an owned station with the Educational Media Foundation family. That&#39;s according to paperwork filed with the FCC on Thursday seeking its regulatory approval of the transaction.

An LMA To Buy For Air1s Burlington, Vt. FM

RBR+TVBRhas learned that a Fresno-area owner of broadcast TV stations in such markets as Bakersfield; LaCrosse and Wausau, Wisc.; Beaumont-Port Arthur, Tex.; and Yuma, Ariz. has signed on with brokerageHadden & Associatesin a bid to find the right buyer for its assets.

A TV Licensee Puts Assets On The Block

&quot;SuperFrank&quot; Copsidas has decided to part ways with a Class A digital LPTV station licensed to a small town in Indiana between Kokomo and Indianapolis. The buyer is the Norman Shapiro-led, Chicago-based company that is the parent of theMeTV Networkand broadcast TV stations in the Windy City and in Milwaukee, among other locales.

Weigel Acquires A Digital LPTV Property from Copsidas

As President-elect, Joe Bidenspent months seeking to fill the fifth seat on the FCC, a chair that eventually went toAnna Gmezafter two disastrous attempts to get Senate confirmation ofGigi Sohn. Today, President-electDonald Trumpwasted no time in selecting the next Commissioner at the agency.

Introducing Trumps Trusty Nominee For FCC Commissioner

WARC says global ad spend has more than doubled over the last decade, growing 2.8x faster than global economic output since 2014, with more media channels available to marketers than ever before. But, should that excite linear media leaders who continue to experience core ad weakness with few growth prospects?

Media in 2025- Defined by Abundance, Driven by Algorithms

Today was the final Open Meeting as Chairwoman of the FCC for Jessica Rosenworcel, who took the opportunity to share at length what her experience brought to her, and to America.

Rosenworcel Bids Farewell To FCC

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, emphasized the importance of expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power, during his Senate confirmation hearing this week.Wright, formerly CEO of Liberty Energy, described fossil fuels as a cornerstone for combating global poverty, which he called a more press

Trump's energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's energy chief wants to increase LNG and nuclear power

Must increase LNG, nuclear power, says Trump's energy department pick

COPANCA, Moldova: When the electricity is cut off in his village in southern Moldova, a former Soviet state in eastern Europe, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici spends his time solving crosswords and puzzles under the light of a small gas lamp."It's a bit hard without electricity," said the former deputy school director. He has stored up firewood to keep his wood-burning stove running and warm the room he shares

Moldova grapples with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

As Russia stops gas supply to Moldova plant, citizens struggle in cold

Energy crisis grips Moldova, citizens struggle with outages

The Russian leader was invited to visit the South Asian nation by his counterpart Narendra Modi last yearIndia and Russia are working on finalizing a timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian leader to visit his country for their next bil

India and Russia planning timeline for Putin&#039;s visit New Delhi

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Washington in the fields of nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical minerals.
This comes after the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed three entities--Indian Rare Earths, I

"Welcome step": MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list

Moscow is not expecting a major change in bilateral relations after the US president-elect takes office, spokesman Dmitry Peskov saysThe Russian government has no expectations of a radical change in relations with the US under Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Trump, who is set to be inaugurated on Monday, campaigned on a promise to change many of the policies of his 

Trump unlikely to adopt new Russia policy Kremlin

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has resolved its legal challenge to a regulatory cap on airline levies, ending a contentious case just before it was due to go to trial. The semi-state operator and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates aviation in Ireland, reached a confidential settlement ahead of a scheduled three-week hearing in the High Court's commercial division. The agreem

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline passenger cap

Airline levy cap legal challenge resolved by Dublin Airport operator

Legal challenge to airline levy cap settled by Dublin Airport operator

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is once again urging the introduction of a two-drink limit for passengers at airport bars, citing the need for improved safety for both travelers and crew members. The airline emphasized that such a measure would help create "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews," as it continues its crackdown on disruptive behavior. Last week, Ryanair initiated legal action to recov

Ireland's Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Limit drinks at airport bars to two, reaffirms Ireland's Ryanair

Ireland's Ryanair reiterates limit of two drinks at airport bars

PERTH, Western Australia - A 34-year-old Perth woman faced Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, accused of assaulting Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers at Perth Airport following an alleged incident on a flight from Sydney.The AFP says it was called to meet the plane at Perth Airport on Monday night after receiving a request for assistance when a passenger became disruptive and refused to follow crew instr

WA woman attacks federal police officers after unruly flight

Woman Charged Over Alleged Assault of AFP Officers at Perth Airport

Woman disrupts Sydney-Perth Jetstar flight, assaults arresting police

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Taiwan's military has announced new recruitment and retention measures to help sustain troop levels, as the island faces continued threats from China amid a shrinking number of volunteer soldiers.According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, the Ministry of National Defense unveiled measures Wednesday that call for pay raises for volunteer enlistees among other incentives.According to data f

Taiwan faces decline in troop numbers, report reveals

WASHINGTON - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, is facing senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that is her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.Noem, a two-term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department re

Trump&#039;s homeland security pick faces scrutiny on immigration plans

WASHINGTON - Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as its latest test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation mega rocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic.In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage 

SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes

Texas [US], January 17 (ANI): SpaceX's Starship launch system lifted off on its seventh uncrewed test flight on Thursday, with an upgraded version of the megarocket embarking on the program's most ambitious flight to date, CNN reported.
SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost, as per CNN.
"Starship experi

Musk's Starship rocket 'lost' after 8.5 minutes into flight

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): In a Passing Out Parade held at INS Garuda, Kochi, trainees of 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) passed out donning the coveted golden wings on Friday.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event and congratulated all personnel on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and sharp

Passing Out Parade of 100th Naval Air Operations Course held at INS Garuda, Kochi

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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Department swiftly launched an investigation into suspected wastewater discharge from a hotel near a village water source on Thursday.
Assistant Engineer Koti inspected the site, requested a Pollution Control Board inspection, and collected water samples, which tested normal.
The department assured the public after water samples showed no i

Himachal's Jal Shakti Dept launches investigation into suspected wastewater discharge

"Red flag" fire danger warnings expired for much of the Los Angeles area Thursday as wind conditions eased, enabling firefighters to gain greater control of two of Southern California's largest wildfires.In its latest report, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the Palisades Fire, which broke out more than a week ago on the western edge of Los Angeles, is now 22% contained. The second 

Red flag fire warnings expire for Los Angeles as winds ease

(250116) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2025 shows a Boeing B787-9 aircraft of Mongolian Airlines parking at the one-stop aircraft maintenance base of Hainan Free Trade Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. This aircraft is to receive examination and maintenance services here, which marks the maiden orde

(EconomyInFocus)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-MONGOLIA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to one Padam Chand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company, who was arrested by the ED over alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan.
Jain was arrested in June last year following the ED's probe into the matter after a first information report (FIR) was registered by the Anti-Cor

SC grants bail to one accused in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case

Warsaw is trying to outdo its allies by making false accusations against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has saidThe Kremlin has dismissed allegations by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russian security agencies are plotting "acts of air terror," describing the claims as baseless.Poland is "well-known for making such unsubstantiated accusations" and "often tries to maintain

Kremlin hits back at Poland over air terror plot claims

Shanghai emerges as hotspot for international travelers

Southern California firefighters made some progress in containing two major wildfires, while forecasters said weather conditions in the coming days could bring welcome relief from the days of dry air and high winds that have plagued the region.The relief will give firefighters a key window to battle the Palisades Fire on the west edge of Los Angeles and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the city before ano

Dry, windy weather to ease as firefighters battle LA wildfires

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A firefighter observes the wildfire on top of a hill in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Qi

Explainer: When will the raging LA wildfires end?

Xinhua Photo Daily | Jan. 16, 2025

Gandhinagar (Gujrat) [India], January 16 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, launched a series of significant development projects worth Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gandhinagar district.
The centerpiece of the event was the Bhoomi Poojan for a Rs 234 crore barrage on the Sabarmati River at Mahakali Dham - Mini Pavagadh Ambod, a historic pilgrimage site in

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs241 Crore development projects in Mansa, Gujarat

Hundreds of thousands in Southern California faced new threats of fire-spreading high winds on Wednesday as firefighters continued to fight wildfires that have killed at least 25 people and left nearly 30 missing.A day after firefighters got a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 56 kilometers per hour on the Pacific coast and 88 kilometers per hour in the mountains before dawn, Na

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