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Google to pay $700M to U.S. states over accusations of restraining competition

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2023-12-19 15:23:07

SUMMARY: Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement following a 2021 lawsuit by all 50 states, accusing it of anticompetitive behavior in its Play Store operations. Customers affected by Google’s conduct from August 2016 to September 2023 will receive $630 million of the settlement automatically via PayPal, Venmo, check, or ACH transfer. The lawsuit accused Google of impeding competition through contracts, buy-offs, and technical barriers. Alongside consumer restitution, Google will pay states $70 million and must reform its practices, allowing alternative payment systems and app store access, lowering app warnings, and facilitating third-party app updates for a specified period. An independent monitor will oversee compliance.

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Warner Bros in ‘active conversation’ to bring public screening of ‘Sinners’ to Clarksdale

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-05-09 15:08:00

SUMMARY: Community leaders in Clarksdale, the setting for Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” are pushing for a public screening of the film. Warner Bros. is in talks with Tyler Yarbough, who initiated the effort after sending an open letter to Coogler and the cast, urging a visit to Clarksdale. The letter, which garnered over 5,500 signatures, aims to spark creativity and economic growth in the city. Yarbough envisions a festival-like event with panel discussions on topics related to the movie, including the Creative Economy and the Blues. “Sinners,” a Jim Crow-era vampire film, grossed nearly \$250 million worldwide.

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Belhaven University earns national recognition for online programs

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2025-05-09 11:51:00

SUMMARY: Belhaven University earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 Best Online Programs list, ranking in the categories of Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans. The awards reflect the university’s commitment to providing a Christ-centered education with strong student support services. Belhaven, which launched its first online degree program in 2006, was praised for its faculty, graduation rates, and support for veterans. This recognition places Belhaven alongside notable institutions like the University of North Carolina and Texas A\&M University in the field of online education.

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Mississippi Mud Monsters mount 11-run victory in Trustmark Park debut

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-05-08 23:19:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Mud Monsters launched professional baseball anew in the Jackson metro with a 13-2 victory over the Florence Y’alls at Trustmark Park, nicknamed “The Swamp.” A crowd of 4,552 witnessed the home opener, where Malcolm Butler, a Vicksburg native and Super Bowl-winning defensive back, threw the ceremonial first pitch. Australian pitcher James Boeree, standing 7-foot-2, started strong, with former Mississippi State player Brayland Skinner scoring the first run. The Mud Monsters pulled ahead in the fourth inning and expanded their lead before closing with a three-run inning in the eighth. The night ended with fireworks, marking a landmark victory and an exciting start for the team.

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