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In a recent development, global tech giant Google has reached an agreement with Corint Media, an umbrella organization representing the interests of German and international publishers, regarding compensation for the use of news content. Pending a decision from the German patent office (DPMA), Google has agreed to pay German publishers an annual sum of 3.2 million euros (approximately $3.38 million) for the publication of news content. The agreement covers a range of esteemed publishers, including Sat.1, ProSieben, RTL, Axel Springer, and CNBC, among others. Google emphasized that these payments to Corint Media align with existing licensing agreements it has with 470 regional and national publications in Germany. These agreements cover the use of headlines, excerpts, and thumbnails and include reputable publications such as Spiegel, Zeit, and FAZ. Initially, Corint Media had sought a substantial payment of 420 million euros for the use of news content in 2022. However, they are hopeful that the upcoming DPMA arbitration board decision will lead to a substantial increase in the remuneration to be paid by Google, Reuters news report said. It’s worth noting that prior to this agreement, Google and Corint Media had also agreed on a one-off payment of 5.8 million euros by

Wheeled wonders will take center stage as the City of Powder Springs holds the grand opening for its brand new Skate Park at Linear Park on Saturday, October 14. The grand opening event, which is free and open to the public, promises a day filled with thrilling skateboarding action and family-friendly fun.  In collaboration with California Skateparks, the construction company behind the creation of the Skate Park, Powder Springs is set to wow the community with an array of activities. The event will feature jaw-dropping demonstrations by professional skateboarders, offering onlookers a chance to witness their incredible skills up close. The lineup of champion skateboarders to perform at the event include: Andy Macdonald, Grace Marhoefer, Trey Wood, Cobe Harmer, and Cordano Russell. Read their bios by following this link. One of the highlights of the day will be the best trick competition, held in partnership with Stratosphere Skateboard Shop. Local skaters will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and compete for the title of best trick. This exciting competition will surely keep spectators on the edge of their seats. To kick off the grand opening festivities, an official opening ceremony will take place at noon, followed by the thrilling

The company joins a technology giant that owns Square, Cash App and music streaming platform Tidal. Courtesy of HIFI HIFI, a financial services startup catering to the music business, has been acquired by Block, the payments technology company launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. A person with knowledge of the transaction tells Billboard the deal closed on Tuesday (Oct. 10). Launched in 2020, HIFI allows clients to track their royalty income from a variety of sources such as publishers, distributors and performance rights organizations. “We initially built the solution to service indie artists, and indie artists’ managers and their teams,” CEO Damian Manning told Billboard in 2021. “What we’ve discovered is the artists in the major label system, the managers in the major label system, major publishing system, had the same set of challenges they’re looking for solutions for.” Block, best known for payments and e-commerce software maker Square and Cash App, now has a small portfolio of music companies: It acquired music streaming service Tidal in 2021 for $302 million from Jay-Z and a consortium of artists. Block also owns two companies in the cryptocurrency space: Spiral builds open-source projects that utilize Bitcoin and TBD offers an open source

Education icon from the Noun Project (public domain) Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson October 11, 2023 Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) and the Austell Community Task Force (ACT) will lead a town hall webinar tomorrow night, Thursday October 12, around several important issues in education, including the recently passed and signed divisive concepts law which discourages local schools from teaching about racism and LGBTQ issues. The town hall is being conducted as a webinar, and you can sign up using the QR code on the flyer reprinted below. The webinar begins at 7 p.m., Thursday October 12. The panel at the town hall includes Cobb school board members Leroy “Tre” Hutchins and Becky Sayler, former Georgia state representative Alisha Thomas Searcy, and Metro RESA Dyslexia Endorsement Coordinator Kimberly Gregory. Gregory will discuss Senate Bill 46 which addresses dyslexia, and will share what dyslexia truly means, how the legislation will affect schools, and why early support is important. Searcy, Hutchins and Sayler will dive into the divisive concepts bill and debunk myths and discuss the impact of the bill on Cobb County’s classrooms.

THR, Esq A judge ruled on Tuesday that Rust Movie Productions must produce documents detailing the actor's financial stake in the movie, which prosecutors say could've motivated him to deny additional firearm training requested by the film's armorer. Alec Baldwin Getty Images Logo text The production entity for Rust must turn over records that could indicate whether Alec Baldwin shirked industry-wide norms on set safety to shoot the movie on a shoestring budget, a judge has ruled on Tuesday. In what could be a prelude to the refiling of charges against the movie’s actor and producer, prosecutors are seeking documents between Rust Movie Productions and Alec Baldwin, as well as his production company El Dorado Pictures. They’re looking into the possibility that Baldwin stood to profit if he cut corners on set safety related to the use of guns. The records could help Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering in the fatal shooting of the movie’s cinematographer when a gun Baldwin was holding discharged. She’s argued that she was stopped from adequately performing her job by the movie’s producers, who she claims denied requests for additional firearm training for financial reasons. Jason Bowles, Gutierrez-Reed’s

All First National Bank branches will be collecting sweet treats and seasonings for local food pantries from Oct. 10 through Nov. 10. If you would like to help, First National Bank welcomes donations to your local branches. Sought-after items include: Cake, cookie, brownie and muffin mix, cinnamon, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and taco seasoning. “We are committed to making a meaningful impact with our annual Sugar and Spice drive,” said Tony McKim, president and CEO of First National Bank. “Through our outreach to local food pantries, we learned that spices, often overlooked, were in high demand, along with sweet treats that bring joy, especially during the holiday season.”

Credit: Morrison County Sheriff’s Office An early morning fire on Sunday destroyed a bar and grill located near Randall in Morrison County. The fire was reported around 6:15 that morning at Stone Hill Bar & Grill, located on 230th Street about four miles west of Randall. When deputies arrived, there was smoke and fire coming out of the east entryway of the building. The Randall Fire Department responded, and mutual aid was requested. According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was notified and will be assisting in the investigation. Lakeland News is member supported content. Please consider supporting Lakeland News today.

The activist investor Nelson Peltz is making another play for The Walt Disney Co. In February, Peltz ended his proxy battle with Disney in a big win for CEO Bob Iger, but with the Hollywood giant’s stock remaining under pressure despite reorganization moves, Peltz is eyeing a renewed push for board seats, according to a source familiar with the matter. Peltz’s hedge fund Trian Fund Management, already one of the company’s largest shareholders, has acquired further Disney shares, bringing the value of its stake to more than $2.5 billion. Trian is expected to request multiple seats on Disney’s board of directors, including one for Peltz, the source says. If Disney does not agree to this, the fund may look to again nominate alternative directors ahead of the Hollywood conglomerate’s annual meeting in the spring. The source added that Trian gave Disney and Iger time to turn the company around after the CEO announced a turnaround plan back in February, but that the stock slump spurred on the decision to make a new board play. The fund feels the Disney board should strengthen its alignment with shareholders given Disney’s stock has fallen from around $113 in early February to $82.94 as

Cardi B revealed who’s the two most influential artists are that inspire her career. Cardi B has revealed that she looks up to Jay-Z and Rihanna. The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker shared that she holds Jay-Z and Rihanna in high regard. “Who I look up to, it would be like Jay-Z, Rihanna,” the 30-year-old told Sean Evans. “Because I just feel like they’re like super moguls.” Elsewhere in the interview, Cardi, who is a fan of wrestling, described what her ideal wrestling outfit and entrance would be, should she get the chance. “Very skimpy, but I feel like my entrance have to be like grand like what’s her name, her name was like Melita right or Molina. You remember her that she used to like walk in with two guys and then like she would do like a whole split on the ropes,” the rapper said, referring to WWE wrestler and model Melina Perez.Cardi Bt continued, “She would like answer like on a split like I had to enter like grand like that, she was just crazy with that.”

DreamWorks Animation has eliminated about 70 of its positions, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. “DreamWorks Animation reduced its workforce by approximately 70 positions,” a spokesperson told THR. “Roles affected were across corporate functions, feature, television and technology departments as part of an overall cost-reduction.” The news comes as DWA readies its Nov. 17 release of Trolls Band Together, the third film in the hit franchise. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake reprise their roles in the film, which also features the first new ‘N Sync song in more than two decades. Earlier this year, DWA released Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, which stalled at the box office, taking in $44.7 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. The studio had more success the previous year with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which pulled in $481 million worldwide and racked up a slew of awards, including an Oscar nomination for best animated feature film. On the TV side, DWA’s slate includes Gabby’s Dollhouse, which streams on Netflix. Aaron Couch contributed to this report. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up