Sony Music Publishing Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Iconic Stevie Wonder Photograph

The allegedly infringed Stevie Wonder photo as seen in Al Satterwhite’s copyright lawsuit against Sony Music Publishing. Photo Credit: Digital Music News Sony Music Publishing (SMP) is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for allegedly using an “iconic photograph” of Stevie Wonder in a social post without authorization. Veteran photographer AlContinue Reading

Developing! The Democrats Are (Almost) the Working-Class Party Again

Did the working class win the 2026 midterms? That depends on whether you’re talking about candidates or voters. Working-class candidates did very well. Duke sociologist Nicholas Carnes and Vanderbilt political scientist Noam Lupu count seven midterm general election candidates for Congress who held working-class jobs immediately prior to entering politics.Continue Reading

Introductory Press Conference Video + Transcript: New FSU VP and AD Jeff Purinton introduced

Introductory Press Conference Video + Transcript: New FSU VP and AD Jeff Purinton introduced  247SportsFlorida State’s new AD learned under Nick Saban. Can he revive FSU football?  USA TodayFlorida State names alumnus Jeff Purinton as new athletic director  WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee NewsFSU hires alum Jeff Purinton as athletic director  ESPNFSU basketball’s Luke LoucksContinue Reading

U.S. Travel and Tourism Exports Reach $20.4 Billion in September 2026

In Brief: International visitor spending increased modestly, but faster growth in Americans’ overseas spending produced a monthly trade deficit International Visitor Spending in U.S. Falls 5% in August As Tourism Receipts Decline – Image Credit Unsplash+    International visitors spent nearly $20.4 billion on travel to the United States and tourism-relatedContinue Reading