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business11 hrs ago
Analyst Suggests Disney Could Raise Stock Price by Exiting Streaming
A Wells Fargo research note argues that Disney could increase its share price by 40 percent by returning to a model focused on content production and licensing rather than direct distribution. The report estimates potential annual licensing revenue of up to $15 billion if Disney'…
yna.co.krworld13 hrs ago
U.S. Eases Export Controls on Advanced Technology Sales to UAE
The U.S. Department of Commerce removed licensing requirements for UAE government and approved companies buying semiconductor processors, commercial satellites, military equipment, and dual-use civil nuclear items. The policy change marks the first such exemption granted to any M…
tass.compolitics14 hrs ago
EU Ministers Discuss Possible Trade Measures on West Bank Settlements but Reach No Decision
European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on 13 July 2026 to consider possible trade measures against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The European Commission outlined three options in a draft paper: an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or an outr…
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New York Postbusiness2 hrs agoUpdated
Twelve States File Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Paramount Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Twelve Democratic state attorneys general sued Monday in federal court to halt the $111 billion deal. The complaint alleges reduced competition in film distribution and cable channel licensing. The Department of Justice approved the merger in mid-June.
focustaiwan.twworld3 days ago
Ukraine to Hold First Meeting in France on Proposed Domestic Ballistic-Missile Defense System
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the meeting will occur in the coming days. It advances efforts to produce a lower-cost system to counter Russian ballistic missiles. The announcement follows NATO aid pledges and a U.S. licensing commitment.
finance.yahoo.comworld3 days ago
Argent BioPharma Shares Rise 206 Percent After Licensing Deal
Argent BioPharma agreed to license its CannEpil epilepsy drug to Splash Beverage Group in exchange for debt forgiveness. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the transaction removes a US$5.5 million convertible-note liability while retaining royalty rights for Argent.
Euronewspolitics4 days ago
NATO Allies Announce $90 Billion in Defence Deals at Ankara Summit
European NATO members signed $50 billion in production contracts and committed $40 billion to counter-drone systems. Officials also discussed licensing U.S. Patriot systems for Ukrainian manufacture.
globalnews.capolitics3 days agoUpdated
Palm Beach International Airport Renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport After 4-3 County Vote
The Florida airport changed its name on Thursday as the FAA switched its identifier to DJT. The move follows legislative approval earlier this year and a county licensing deal.
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abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
Truck crash kills Pennsylvania state trooper; driver held on immigration and licensing questions
A commercial truck struck a state trooper on Interstate 81, killing the officer. The driver, a Haitian national, entered the United States under a federal parole program and held a Massachusetts commercial license.
The Guardianpolitics4 days agoUpdated
Ukraine Needs Technical Details Finalized Before Producing Patriot Missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July 9 that additional agreements with the United States are required before Kyiv can begin manufacturing its own Patriot air-defense missiles. The comment followed President Trump's July 8 announcement of a licensing plan made durin…
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theverge.comtechnology6 days ago
Netflix to Add Videos from BuzzFeed and Other Publishers Starting August 3
Netflix will incorporate video content from dozens of digital media brands into its streaming library beginning August 3. The material includes licensed past videos and new series from BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc, and Tastemade. The Verge reported the licen…
themarketherald.com.aufinance6 days ago
Drinks Company Faces High Court Copyright Claim Over Glamping Cabin Image
Britvic admitted using a 2017 photograph of a Northamptonshire cabin to promote a competition. The cabin owners seek around £6,500 in lost profits and licensing fees. A hearing has not yet been scheduled.
deadline.comtechnology10 days ago
Sony to Remove 551 StudioCanal Titles From UK PlayStation Libraries September 1, May Restore Access Later
Sony notified United Kingdom PlayStation customers that access to 551 purchased StudioCanal movies and shows will end on September 1 due to licensing agreements. The move follows earlier removals of digital content by the company.
ai11 days ago
Microsoft Copilot to Show Snippets from Nine Publications Under New Licensing Deal
Microsoft’s AI chatbot will display snippets and direct users to content from Nine’s publications including The Sydney Morning Herald. The Sydney Morning Herald reported the deal is the first of its kind between a major tech company and an Australian news outlet.
medianama.comfinance12 days ago
Trump Reports $2.2 Billion Personal Revenue in First Year of Second Term
A financial disclosure filed Tuesday shows President Trump collected $2.2 billion during his first year back in office. The figure stems mainly from cryptocurrency holdings and licensing deals.
The Vergetechnology14 days ago
Dbrand to Refund All Buyers After Valve Declines Licensing Request for Companion Cube
Dbrand announced Monday it will refund all customers who purchased its Steam Machine Companion Cube. The company produced the product without a license from Valve after preorders opened last week.
The Vergetechnology15 days ago
Suno Launches Spark Incubator Offering Grants and Mentorship to Unsigned Artists
The program offers grants, mentorship and marketing support. Participants must grant Suno broad licensing rights and agree to a non-disparagement clause.
Engadgettechnology16 days ago
Sony to Remove Hundreds of Studio Canal Movies from PlayStation Store Libraries on September 1 Unless New Deal Reached
Sony notified customers in the UK, France, Italy and Spain that purchased Studio Canal movies will be removed from their PlayStation Store video libraries on September 1 after a licensing deal expires. The notices cover hundreds of titles and make no mention of refunds. Engadget…
New York Postbusiness17 days ago
Google Seeks Broad Content Access in New AI Pilot Program
Google is negotiating with publishers for access to their material to train AI systems in exchange for placement in its AI Overviews feature. Some publishers report traffic declines since the tool launched in 2024. The company is also ending an existing licensing program called S…
rte.iebusiness17 days ago
Australia Extends Crypto License Application Deadline to September 30
Australia's financial regulator extended the grace period for crypto licensing applications to September 30. The move gives digital asset businesses three additional months to comply with the updated regulatory framework, @CoinDesk reported.
france24.compolitics17 days ago
Malawi tightens foreign-exchange bureau rules with shorter licences, higher capital rules and spot-only trading
AllAfrica reported that the Reserve Bank of Malawi has rolled out a new licensing regime for foreign-exchange bureaus featuring shorter cycles, higher capital thresholds, spot-only trading and mandatory system integration. The changes align the sector with the Foreign Exchange Ac…
betakit.comai18 days ago
Blockchain Startup Rebrands as DATA Foundation to Focus on AI Data Verification
The company formerly known as Story Protocol has changed its name and direction. It now operates the DATA Network and Trace platform to record licensing and consent for AI training datasets.
The Hollywood Reporterworld18 days ago
IMG Licensing and Sony Pictures Television Sign Multi-Year Deal for Breaking Bad Consumer Products and Experiences
The partnership will create consumer products, brand collaborations and fan experiences across the Breaking Bad franchise. It marks the first time Sony has named an outside agency to handle global licensing for the series.
benzinga.comai18 days ago
Getty Images Signs Multiyear Deal to Place Content in ChatGPT
Getty Images reached a multiyear agreement with OpenAI on June 21 to display its licensed images inside ChatGPT search and discovery tools. The pact follows Getty's earlier lawsuit against Stability AI and a similar licensing arrangement with Perplexity.
thelogicalindian.comworld19 days ago
India Panel Proposes Simulator-Based Pilot Training to Address Crew Shortage
A government panel has recommended changes to pilot licensing that would increase simulator training hours. The proposal aims to expand the supply of qualified pilots for Indian airlines.
Timefinance21 days ago
TIME Partners with Korean Media Company to Launch TIME Korea
TIME announced a licensing agreement with Chris & Ally Corp. to publish TIME Korea. The platform will debut online this summer and in print this fall.
Defense Newspolitics21 days ago
Ukraine Reports Progress on Domestic Missile Production Deal
Ukrainian officials stated that the United States signaled openness to licensing production of Patriot interceptor missiles. A separate agreement with Germany on anti-ballistic missile defenses was also signed this week.
Forbesfinance22 days ago
Danhausen Ranks as Top-2 WWE Merchandise Seller Three Months After Signing, Building on Earlier Sales Peaks
The wrestler joined WWE in March 2026 and is now the centerpiece of a Knicks licensing deal after the team’s first NBA title in 53 years.
citizen.co.zascience22 days ago
Israel Adjusts Experience Rules for West Bank-Trained Imaging Technicians but Keeps Separate Licensing Tracks
The Health Ministry adjusted experience calculations and exam standards after the 2024 Imaging Law led to hundreds of dismissals. Peripheral hospitals continue to report staffing shortages.
yardbarker.comsports22 days agoUpdated
UFC restarts talks with Trevor Wittman on glove design after earlier deal collapsed
The promotion contacted the coach roughly four weeks ago to revive licensing discussions that collapsed years earlier. Fighter Justin Gaethje has publicly criticized the current gloves.
abcnews.go.comscience24 days ago
FDA Panel Backs Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults 50 and Older, but Final Licensing Decision Remains Pending
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted unanimously on June 18, 2026, that benefits of the vaccine outweigh risks for adults ages 50–64 and 65 and older. The final FDA licensing decision has not yet been made.
app.buzzsumo.combusiness26 days ago
Applied Atomics Secures Exclusive Land-Based License for mPower Small Modular Reactor Technology
Applied Atomics entered a licensing agreement with BWX Technologies on June 17, 2026, gaining exclusive rights to develop and deploy mPower small modular reactors for land-based nuclear facilities in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere.
rove.meworld29 days ago
Medical professionals attend New Jersey event to complete licensing for work in Israel
Hundreds of North American medical professionals gathered at a New Jersey hotel on June 14, 2026, to complete licensing steps and secure hospital positions in Israel through Nefesh B'Nefesh's MedEx program. The event processed documents, administered Hebrew proficiency tests, and…
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upi.comfinance34 days ago
Yttrium Prices Surge 14000% After China Imposes Export Licenses in Retaliation for Trump Tariffs
Prices for yttrium, terbium and dysprosium have climbed sharply since China introduced licensing rules on seven rare earth elements on April 4, 2025. Exports of the three metals have fallen between 50% and 60%.
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rediff.comai35 days ago
Israel Aerospace Industries Licenses Harpy Loitering Munitions to U.S. Firm Palladyne AI for Domestic Production and Army Bid
Palladyne AI will build and upgrade Harpy, Harop and Mini-Harpy loitering munitions in the United States under an exclusive licensing deal announced June 8, 2026. The company plans to compete for the Army’s Long Range Precision Munitions program this fall.
bleedingcool.comai37 days ago
Hasbro Launches AI Studio Sixth Wall, Licenses Behavioral Rights to 12 Characters Including Optimus Prime and Mr. Potato Head for B2B Use
Hasbro launched its AI studio Sixth Wall on June 3, 2026, offering AI versions of twelve characters for business licensing. The studio has operated in stealth mode for a year.
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japantimes.co.jpworld42 days ago
U.S. Clarifies Semiconductor Export Controls Apply to Overseas Subsidiaries of Chinese Companies
The Department of Commerce clarified that licensing rules for advanced AI chips apply to all companies with headquarters or a parent company in China. The move closes a loophole that had allowed shipments to Chinese subsidiaries outside China.
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Cnbctechnology43 days ago
U.S. Commerce Department Imposes New Licensing Requirements on AI Chip Sales to Chinese Firms Operating Abroad
The department posted new guidance Sunday requiring licenses for advanced AI chips sold to Chinese-headquartered firms outside China. The move ends a policy gap that existed for nearly a year.
The Guardianbusiness43 days ago
Sky Ends Joint Venture with UAE Partner Over Sudan Coverage Concerns
Sky is exiting its ownership stake in Sky News Arabia while retaining a brand licensing agreement. The move follows internal concerns about the channel's reporting on the war in Sudan.
news.sky.compolitics45 days ago
Scottish First Minister Calls for Energy Powers to Be Transferred from Westminster
The Scottish government renewed its request for control over energy policy. Officials said the change would let them end the windfall tax and adjust licensing rules. A Conservative leader rejected the proposal as grievance politics.
Engadgettechnology46 days ago
ElevenLabs Adds Stan Lee Voice and Likeness to AI Tools
ElevenLabs signed a licensing agreement with Stan Lee Universe to include the late comic creator's voice and image in its AI voice, reading, and image products. The deal covers commercial licensing and non-commercial creative use.
france24.compolitics47 days ago
Defense Department awards Dell five-year software contract worth $9.7 billion
The Department of Defense selected Dell Federal Systems to supply Microsoft software licenses and cloud services. The five-year agreement is projected to reduce annual licensing costs by $422 million.
chinaipr.comfinance48 days ago
Hop-on Subsidiary Files Patent Application for Digital Content Licensing System
Hop-on, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Digitalage, Inc. filed a U.S. patent application for a system that ties digital license issuance to verified content delivery. The filing describes technical methods intended to link licensing, delivery, and compensation records.
info.gov.hkfinance48 days ago
Hong Kong Plans Licensing Rules for Crypto Advisory and Asset Management Firms
Hong Kong's securities regulator is preparing legislation to bring crypto advisory and asset management services under the same licensing standards applied to traditional finance. A bill is scheduled for introduction to lawmakers in 2026.
thehindubusinessline.comtechnology51 days ago
Nvidia CEO Says $200 Billion CPU Forecast Includes China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company's $200 billion central processor market forecast includes China. He also discussed H200 chip licensing and production plans for the Vera Rubin platform.
ecns.cnpolitics52 days ago
China Adds Export Licenses for Three Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals Bound for North America
One week after a summit between the U.S. and Chinese presidents, Beijing announced new licensing rules for three chemical compounds shipped to the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The controls target ingredients used to manufacture fentanyl.
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naturalnews.compolitics54 days ago
Lawsuit Challenges Illinois Firearm Owner Identification Card Requirement
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks to overturn Illinois' Firearm Owner's Identification Card requirement. The complaint argues the licensing scheme violates the Second Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
ventureburn.comai55 days ago
Parallel Web Systems Launches Index Platform for AI Content Compensation
Parallel Web Systems is introducing Index, a platform designed to estimate how much publishers and creators contribute to AI agent tasks. The system aims to provide visibility and compensation based on content usage rather than fixed licensing fees.
Fox Newspolitics55 days ago
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Compares Predecessor Pete Buttigieg to Sloth in Video on Reforms
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted a video on X comparing former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to a sloth while highlighting changes in air traffic control and trucker licensing. The post referenced spending and policy differences between the current administrat…
thehindu.comworld59 days ago
US FTC Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Arm Holdings' Semiconductor Licensing Practices
The U.K. company is under scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regarding its licensing practices for semiconductor technology. The probe forms part of broader global examination of the business. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed the investigation.
kr-asia.comscience59 days ago
Bristol Myers Squibb Partners With China's Hengrui Pharma on Early-Stage Drug Development and Discovery
Bristol Myers Squibb will send four of its experimental drugs to China for early-stage clinical trials under the deal announced Tuesday. The companies will also collaborate to discover new medicines, with each contributing assets to the potentially multi-billion dollar partnershi…
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uctoday.comworld60 days ago
Itochu Takes 40% Stake in San Francisco Character Licensing Startup Octas
Itochu has acquired a 40% stake in Octas, a San Francisco-based startup focused on character licensing. The investment reflects Japanese trading houses' efforts to expand in the overseas market for anime-related merchandise. The transaction marks the latest such move by a major J…
rte.iefinance60 days ago
Versant Reports $1.69B Q1 Revenue, Below Estimates, as Pay-TV Declines Continue
Versant, spun out from Comcast earlier in 2026, posted first-quarter revenue that beat Wall Street expectations even as its traditional pay TV business continued to shrink. Content licensing surged 113.5 percent on deals that included 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' content for…
etftrends.comfinance61 days ago
Dyadic International Reports 182% Revenue Increase in Q1 2026
Dyadic International reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.1 million, up 182% from the same period in 2025. The company said the growth was driven by higher research and development revenue, grant revenues and milestone payments. Dyadic is transitioning from a platform techno…
indianexpress.comfinance62 days ago
Bhutan Offers Zero Corporate and Capital Gains Tax Plus Fast-Track Licensing for Regulated Crypto Firms in Gelephu
Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City has introduced an accelerated licensing pathway for globally regulated crypto firms. The initiative provides integrated regulatory and banking access along with 0% corporate tax and zero capital gains tax for qualifying companies. @CoinDesk repor…
National Reviewpolitics64 days ago
Utah Medical Licensing Board Suspends AI Prescription Renewal Pilot
Utah’s Medical Licensing Board called for the immediate suspension of a pilot program with AI company Doctronic that allows a chatbot to evaluate patients and recommend renewals for nearly 200 chronic condition drugs. The board learned of the program only after launch and warned…
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News Corp Reports Q3 Earnings Above Estimates
News Corp reported third-quarter profit of $121 million and revenue of $2.19 billion, exceeding Wall Street forecasts. The media company cited strong performances at its Dow Jones, digital real estate and book publishing units. CEO Robert Thomson highlighted AI-related content li…
New York Postai67 days ago
News Corp Reports Third-Quarter Profit of $121 Million on 9% Revenue Growth
News Corp posted income from continuing operations of $121 million in its fiscal third quarter, beating Wall Street forecasts. CEO Robert Thomson highlighted AI content licensing deals with Meta and OpenAI as the company tracks illicit scraping of its material. Revenue rose acros…
foxnews.compolitics69 days ago
Palm Beach County Commissioners Approve Trump Airport Naming and Licensing Agreement
Palm Beach County approved a licensing agreement yesterday with the Trump family business to enable the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump. The agreement bars profits from on-site branded merchandise while granting the family control over biographi…
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interestingengineering.comai69 days ago
Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI Over Chatbot Posing as Psychiatrist
The state alleges a chatbot violated medical licensing rules by claiming to be a licensed psychiatrist and providing a fake license number. Officials seek a court order to halt the conduct. The company maintains its chatbots are fictional and include disclaimers against relying o…