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The US has expanded its drone ban to include all foreign-made UAVs, effectively halting new consumer drone sales and development in the US, which could slow innovation and increase costs for aerial photography until American companies can fill the gap.
Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison, is seeking FCC approval for its $8 billion merger with Paramount, amidst ongoing controversies over CBS News's editorial independence and recent legal and financial disputes involving '60 Minutes' and political influences. The deal faces delays and regulatory scrutiny, with concerns over Chinese ownership and media bias.
Paramount has scheduled its annual shareholder meeting for July 2, during which it plans to expand its board with three new members. The company continues to face delays in closing its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, primarily due to ongoing FCC approval issues and legal challenges, with a potential deal extension into October. The merger's progress is complicated by regulatory and legal hurdles, as well as internal shareholder disagreements.
SpaceX has launched enough satellites to offer its cellular Starlink service, which uses satellites as orbiting cell towers to provide mobile internet connectivity without extra equipment. The service, which has already been used for emergency SMS texting, is pending FCC approval for commercial operation and expanded capabilities like voice and video calling. SpaceX is partnering with T-Mobile, which plans to start a beta program for the service by early next year.