Trump fires Copyright Office director after report raises questions about AI training

Trump fires Copyright Office director after report raises questions about AI training

President Donald Trump has fired Shira Perlmutter, who leads the U.S. Copyright Office. The firing was reported by CBS News and Politico, and seemingly confirmed by a statement from Representative Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee for House Administration. “Donald Trump’s termination of Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter, is a brazen, unprecedented power…

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Is Europe the Last Bastion of DEI in Film and TV?

Is Europe the Last Bastion of DEI in Film and TV?

On April 18, opponents of Hollywood’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs appeared to score a victory when CBS Studios settled a lawsuit against parent company Paramount of carrying illegal diversity quotas that discriminate against straight white men. America First Legal Foundation, a conservative group founded by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller,…

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Francis Ford Coppola Reacts to Trump’s Movie Tariffs, Says ‘Megalopolis’ Is “Selling Out Screenings” Since 2024 Election

Francis Ford Coppola Reacts to Trump’s Movie Tariffs, Says ‘Megalopolis’ Is “Selling Out Screenings” Since 2024 Election

Francis Ford Coppola is sharing his opinions on Donald Trump’s proposed movie tariffs. During a Friday profile with GQ, The Godfather director addressed the “uncertainty” surrounding the tariffs the president announced Sunday. He said that implementing these tariffs would be “like slamming the door closed” on potential monetary gain for the United States.   “All it…

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Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda. Hayden was notified in an email late Thursday from the White House’s Presidential Personnel Office, according to an email obtained by The Associated…

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Coinbase revenue falls 10% in Q1, missing industry estimate

Coinbase revenue falls 10% in Q1, missing industry estimate

Coinbase’s total revenue fell to $2 billion in Q1 as trading volumes across the market slowed, with net income falling dramatically as crypto prices slumped. Crypto exchange Coinbase’s total revenue fell 10% quarter-over-quarter to $2 billion in Q1, missing industry estimates by 4.1% as trading activity slowed across the market. Coinbase’s net income was sliced…

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Bitcoin hits 1.7K as US strategic reserve bills become law and BTC mass adoption accelerates

Bitcoin hits $101.7K as US strategic reserve bills become law and BTC mass adoption accelerates

The impact of positive Bitcoin-related legislative and regulatory progress finally trickles down to BTC price as the top cryptocurrency rallies above $101,000. Key takeaways: Bitcoin rallies to $101,707 against a backdrop of strong fundamentals in the regulatory and traditional finance space. Traders are confident that $100,000 will hold as support. Read more If you liked…

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Bitcoin price reclaims 0K for first time since January

Bitcoin price reclaims $100K for first time since January

Unlike the previous $100,000 hits, the new price spike came as Bitcoin market dominance surged above 60%, reflecting more bullish BTC sentiment. Bitcoin has reclaimed the $100,000 price level for the first time since January, reflecting renewed bullish sentiment among investors. Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $100,000 mark on May 8 at 3:22 pm UTC, surging…

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