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A television advertisement featuring President Trump's midterm election messaging was financed by the US government, according to an Associated Press report. The disclosure raises questions about the use of public funds for political advertising ahead of the midterm elections, with critics likely to frame it as blurring the line between official government communication and campaign promotion.

France has proposed that fines imposed by the European Union on Google be used to reduce the contributions member states pay into the EU budget. The suggestion, reported by Reuters, links competition enforcement revenue to the bloc's finances. The proposal is likely to spark debate over how the EU should use the large antitrust penalties it regularly levies on major US technology companies.

New York City has filed an appeal after a Staten Island judge struck down Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed tax on rarely occupied luxury homes, often called a pied-à-terre tax. The ruling blocked the city from moving forward with the levy, and city lawyers are now asking a higher court to reinstate it.

TBS president Masamine Tatsutaka has publicly thanked the seven-member group WEST., whose activities officially ended on the day of his statement, offering heartfelt gratitude for their major contributions and continued support for the members' future paths. The message was carried by Sports Hochi and picked up widely in Japanese entertainment news, prompting fans to react to the close of the group's run.

Prices of everyday products and services in Japan are set to change in October. According to The Japan Times, the adjustments include a tax cut on beer alongside levy increases on quasi-beer and heat-not-burn tobacco products. Such October revisions, common in Japan as taxes and fees are updated, affect staples of daily life and household budgets.

TV Tokyo broadcast 'DOORS: The Person Who Gave Me Life's Key' (人生の鍵をくれた人), a Japanese television program under the DOORS franchise. The programme's airing has drawn attention among Japanese TV viewers, with the episode title circulating across television-related listings and social feeds. Beyond the broadcast itself, no further details about guests, ratings or reactions are currently available.

The New York Times has published a recap of Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 9, titled 'The Circle of Life'. The episode's themes are being broken down for viewers following its latest airing. The article examines what happened on screen and how it fits into the season's larger arc.

A New Yorker culture piece argues that artificial intelligence has become so pervasive in television and media that viewers increasingly struggle to know whether what they are watching is genuine or fabricated. The article reflects a growing public anxiety about synthetic imagery, manipulated footage, and AI-generated content blurring the line between truth and fiction in entertainment and news alike.

On this day in history, the World Series was broadcast on television for the first time, marking a turning point for both baseball and American broadcasting. The milestone is being recalled in anniversary features looking back at how televised sport changed the way fans followed the game and helped turn baseball into a national television spectacle.

The long-running Japanese talk show 'Tetsuko no Heya' (Tetsuko's Room) made a last-minute change to its broadcast content on the day of airing. Actor Ken Tanaka, who had originally been scheduled as the guest, was moved to a later episode. Japanese media, including Oricon News, reported the sudden switch, and viewers have been commenting on the change.

A New York judge has ruled that the city's rollout of the pied-à-terre tax, a levy on second homes, was flawed and ordered officials to scrap it and start over. The ruling is a setback for Mayor Zohran Mamdani. It follows a legal challenge mounted by casino mogul Miriam Adelson's family and a former Trump administration official, who joined forces against the tax. The city must now redo the implementation process.

A social media post marking the anniversary of the sitcom Cheers' first US television airing is circulating, but it contains conflicting dates: it says the show premiered in 1992, which would be 33 years ago, not 44, and claims it reached South Africa around 1983 or 1984 — before it supposedly premiered. Cheers is widely recorded as debuting in 1982. The inconsistencies are drawing attention and comment.

Japanese electronics maker Yamazen is offering discount deals on its tunerless televisions through Amazon, according to Internet Watch. Tunerless TVs, which do not receive broadcast signals directly and are used as displays for streaming devices, are a growing budget category in Japan. Shoppers are being alerted to the current sale pricing on Amazon.

Information about a new Apple TV 4K model has reportedly leaked, according to Gizmodo Japan. The reported leak suggests Apple may be preparing an updated version of its 4K streaming box, though specifics about features or release timing were not detailed in the shared report.

Japanese comedian Hakata Daiki has publicly exposed stories about a music television program that Tokio member Matsuoka Masahiro once described as 'hell', reportedly commenting that going out drinking together during production would have been unthinkable. The remarks, picked up by entertainment news outlet Sirabee, have sparked chatter among Japanese TV fans about backstage conditions on music programs.