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To resolve Google’s monopoly in search, the company is barred from exclusive contracts and must hand over its search results and other data to “qualified competitors,” ruled a judge on Tuesday. It could have been much worse for the tech giant. “Google will not be required to divest Chrome; nor will the court include a contingent divestiture of the Android operating system in the final judgment,” states the decision by Judge Amit P. Mehta of the US District Court for the District of Columbia. “Plaintiffs overreached in seeking forced divesture of these key assets, which Google did not use to effect any illegal restraints.” Judge Mehta put restrictions on payments that Google uses to ensure its search engine gets prime placement on smartphones in web browsers, but he did not prohibit those payments entirely. “Notwithstanding this power, courts must approach the task of crafting remedies with a healthy dose of humility,” said Judge Mehta. “This court has done so.”
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Disney will pay $10 million for allegedly violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. The FTC accused the company of failing to properly label pandemic-era YouTube-uploaded videos as “Made for Kids,” enabling the collection of data from children under 13. “Supporting the well-being and safety of kids and families is at the heart of what we do,” said a Disney spokesperson. “This settlement does not involve Disney owned and operated digital platforms but rather is limited to the distribution of some of our content on YouTube’s platform.”
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is still stinging from Congress’ vote to defund the organization, but there’s one little bright spot: CPB will be the recipient of the Governors Award from the Television Academy. “The Governors Award recognizes and celebrates extraordinary contributions that transcend television and transform society,” said Television Academy chair Cris Abrego. “For more than half a century, CPB has been a steadfast champion of storytelling that informs, educates and unites us and ensures public media remains a vital space where diverse voices are heard and communities are served.” The award will be presented during the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys, held Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7.
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Five new cast members have been added to the “Saturday Night Live” lineup. Onboard are Ben Marshall, cofounder of comedy troupe Please Don’t Destroy; Tommy Brennan (Just for Laughs 2023); Jeremy Culhane (Dropout TV); stand-up comedian Kam Patterson; and Instagram and TikTok star Veronika Slowikowska. The comedy sketch show returns October 4.
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“IT” prequel series “IT: Welcome to Derry” (w/t) premieresSunday, October 26 on HBO Max. Star and executive producer Bill Skarsgard returns as a terrifying clown killer.
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“Portobello,” an Italian production telling the true story of a TV presenter falsely accused in a mafia investigation, will launch on HBO Max in 2026.
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Season eleven of Sinclair’s weekly investigative series “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” launches Sunday, September 7.
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Syndicated daily talk show “Tamron Hall” returns for season seven on Monday, September 8. “This season promises our biggest exclusives yet – featuring not only today’s most celebrated names but also extraordinary people with unforgettable stories that remind us why we gather here every day,” said Hall.
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“The Drew Barrymore Show” also returns on September 8, for its sixth season. First on the couch: Halle Berry and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
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Judy Reyes, who played Carla on “Scrubs” (2001-10) will reprise the rolein ABC’s reboot as a recurring guest star. Reyes will also continue as a series regular on “High Potential.” “Scrubs” 2.0 is expected to debut during the 2025-26 season.
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Greece’s J K PRODUCTIONS SA / Kapa Studios has licensed yes Studios format “Your Honor.” Greece is the 13th country to adapt the scripted show.
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Production has begun on season four of Paramount+ medical drama “Skymed.” The eight-episode season, shooting in North Bay, Ontario and Manitoba, starts streaming in 2026.
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Freeform’s annual 31 Nights of Halloween stunt kicks of Wednesday, October 1 with “Edward Scissorhands” at 12p.
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Presenters set for the VMAs, airing Sunday, September 7 at 8p on CBS,include Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Ciara, Drew Barrymore, “KPop Demon Hunter’s” EJAE, REI AMI + Audrey Nuna (Huntr/x), Ice Spice, Jessica Simpson, Latto, Livvy Dunne, Malin Ackerman, Meg Stalter, Nikki Glaser and Paris Hilton.
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The return of “My Life with the Walter Boys” for season two topped the Netflix list for shows the week of August 25, drawing 11.8 billion views. Limited series “Hostage” was second with 11.6 billion, followed by season two of “Wednesday” (8.4 billion).
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