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Video gamer Electronic Arts to be acquired for $55 billion in largest-ever private equity buyout

Video gamer Electronic Arts to be acquired for $55 billion in largest-ever private equity buyout

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AND MICHELLE CHAPMAN The Associated Press Electronic Arts, the maker of video games like “Madden NFL,” “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is being acquired for $55 billion in what could become the largest…

YouTube to start bringing back creators banned for COVID-19 and election misinformation

YouTube to start bringing back creators banned for COVID-19 and election misinformation

NEW YORK (AP) — YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect, its parent company…

Missouri woman gets more than 4 years in prison for trying to sell off Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Missouri woman gets more than 4 years in prison for trying to sell off Elvis Presley’s Graceland

By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Missouri woman was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in federal prison for scheming to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off…

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with…

Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says

Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says

By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app’s video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on…

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

By KATHY McCORMACK and JOSH FUNK Associated Press Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes “Jesus, Take the Wheel” by Carrie Underwood and “When the Sun Goes Down” by Kenny…