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MIPCOM 2026 Takeaways: Surfing The New Wave Of TV With YouTube, ‘Baywatch’, Skydance, Banijay & More

MIPCOM is the biggest gathering in international TV. This year there were 10,000 attendees and over 3,000 buyers. The organizers have thrown open the doors to the wider world of content and distribution – and nowadays YouTube execs and creator businesses mingle with TV buyers and sellers. Deadline was out in force and here are […]

MIPCOM 2026 Takeaways: Surfing The New Wave Of TV With YouTube, ‘Baywatch’, Skydance, Banijay & More

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2027 COLA Increase: What It Means for VA Disability Benefits

The increase will apply to more than 6 million veterans nationwide who currently get Veterans Affairs disability compensation.

  • Veterans will receive a 3.6% COLA increase in 2027 disability benefits.
  • Increase is higher than 2026's 2.8% adjustment, largest since 2023.
  • Payments to over 6 million veterans would become effective Dec 1 post approval.

British Museum faces scrutiny over sponsor’s links to illegal Israel settlement

British Museum faces scrutiny over sponsor’s links to illegal Israel settlement Submitted by Namir Shabibi on Wed, 10/14/2026 - 14:33 Documents seen by MEE appear to show museum’s due diligence…

  • British Museum criticized for sponsor's ties to illegal Israeli settlement.
  • Igor Tulchinsky, billionaire and WorldQuant founder, linked to West Bank settlement.
  • Museum's actions may violate Museums Association's Code of Ethics.

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