Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery Set the Stage for 2025 Deal-Making
Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery are rearranging their businesses for mergers and acquisitions. Experts say the next year could transform the media industry.
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Euro 2025 group stage draw reaction, predictions, keys, more
The Euro 2025 draw is complete, and there's a lot to talk about, as holders England are drawn vs. France while Spain must take on Italy. We break down each group, must-see matches and more.ESPN - 6h -
Guy Pearce says he was blocked from working with Christopher Nolan by Warner Bros
Memento actor says a studio executive told his agent ‘I’m never going to employ Guy Pearce’ and stopped him from appearing in Batman Begins and The Prestige. Guy Pearce has revealed that the reason ...The Guardian - 1d -
Austin Tice’s mother says discovery of missing American found in Syria feels like a ‘rehearsal’ for when he is found
Debra Tice, the mother of journalist Austin Tice, who has been missing since he was detained in Syria in 2012, said Sunday on NBC News' "Meet the Press" that seeing another missing American, Travis ...NBC News - 1d -
Broadway's "Gypsy," and the mother of all stage mothers
Many consider the Arthur Laurents-Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim musical "Gypsy" one of the greatest ever written. In the new revival on Broadway, six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on ...CBS News - 1d -
Social Security retirement age set to change in 2025
Among the changes Social Security recipients will see in 2025 is a higher full retirement age.The Hill - 2d -
Setting Your 2025 Goals? Take a Tip from Arnold Schwarzenegger Who Dislikes January 1 Resolutions
Start dates don’t need to be traditional ‘temporal landmarks.’ Today can be your day.Inc. - 2d -
EA teams with Comcast and Peacock on EA Sports FC games
Electronic Arts, Comcast and Peacock announced a new partnership to coincide with the launch of EA Sports FC 25 and first anniversary of EA Sports FC Mobile.VentureBeat - 3d -
NFL international games 2025: This popular franchise set to play in first game in Ireland, per report
An Ireland game is reportedly close to be confirmedCBS Sports - 3d -
Scottie Pippen and the heady rise of the athlete turned crypto bro
Sports stars are rushing to promote coins and exchanges. But they are stepping into a world of which they often have scant knowledge. Scottie Pippen is selling out his NBA legacy again, to be world ...The Guardian - 3d -
Discovery of six rare Mekong giant catfish in Cambodia raises hopes for endangered species
Find is ‘hopeful sign’ the species, one of world’s largest and rarest freshwater fish, is not at imminent risk of extinction. Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Netmarble and Warner Bros. unveil Game of Thrones: Kingsroad mobile game
Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, an action-adventure RPG game set to launch in 2025.VentureBeat - 4d -
Warner Discovery to Restructure, Setting Up Potential 'Strategic Opportunities'
The entertainment company would have two operating divisions, one focused on the legacy cable TV business and the other on streaming and studios.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Warner Bros. Discovery shares surge 15% after company announces linear, streaming restructuring
Warner Bros. announced a restructuring plan to segment its business into linear and streaming units in a move that could simplify future consolidation.CNBC - 4d -
Warner Bros. Discovery restructures as cable struggles, setting stage for deals
Investors cheered the news that Warner Bros. Discovery planned to separate its cable channels, except for HBO, into a separate unit.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
WarnerBros. Discovery announces major corporate restructure
Media conglomerate WarnerBros. Discovery (WBD) announced a major restructuring of its business on Thursday, splitting its linear and streaming arms into two separate companies as it eyes potential ...The Hill - 4d -
NASCAR revises practice and qualifying format for 2025; Daytona Speedweek schedule set
NASCAR officials released updated practice and qualifying procedures for the 2025 season on Thursday, expanding practice time and moving to simplify starting lineup rules across its three national ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UK property asking prices set to rise by 4% in 2025
Average mortgage rates are also predicted to fall to around 4% by the end of next year, says Rightmove.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Who Set the Stage for al-Assad’s Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.
President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had ...The New York Times - 5d -
Europe’s car makers could be set for rebound in 2025, Morgan Stanley says
Lower interest rates and rising incomes could improve affordability in Europe’s car market, Morgan Stanley’s analysts saidMarketWatch - 5d -
This Super Mario Bros. Movie Character May Not Be In The Sequel
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is getting a sequel, but the character Foreman Spike may not be part of it. Comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, who voiced the character in the first film, recently ...GameSpot - 6d -
AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 college basketball recruit in the Class of 2025, set to commit on Tuesday
Dybantsa will decide between a final four of Alabama, BYU, Kansas and North CarolinaCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Comcast seen taking ‘one step forward, two steps back’ in tough broadband market
Comcast’s narrowed broadband subscriber losses in the latest quarter offered some hope, but recent cautious commentary has dragged down cable stocks.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Comcast shares tumble as executive calls broadband 'intensely competitive'
Comcast shares fell Monday after its cable CEO called broadband "competitively intense," and expects to lose more than 100,000 customers in the fourth quarter.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Publishers Reportedly Waiting For GTA 6 Release Date Before Setting Their Own 2025 Dates
During a recent investor call for Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two, Grand Theft Auto 6 was said to be on track for a Fall 2025 release . A new report suggests that rival gaming ...GameSpot - Dec. 9 -
AbbVie’s third successful Parkinson’s trial sets the stage for an eventful 2025
AbbVie Inc. announced positive data from a third late-stage trial of a treatment for Parkinson’s disease on Monday and said it’s on track to seek approval for the drug from the Food and Drug ...MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Omnicom and AssuredPartners mergers highlight need for ‘scale’ as dealmakers get busy
A pair of big-money acquisitions by advertising company Omnicom and insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher tip the scales at a combined $27 billion.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Warner Bros. Discovery strikes new distribution deal with Comcast
Warner Bros. Discovery reaches an agreement for Comcast Corp. to continue carrying its cable channels, including HBO, TNT, CNN and Animal Planet.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Warner and Comcast Resolve 'Harry Potter' Dispute in New Distribution Pact
They finalized a cable distribution deal in which Warner locks in higher fees for its networks and resolves a legal battle over a new “Harry Potter” TV series.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Taking on the Tyranny of the Tech Bros
Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.Wired - Dec. 9 -
Want to set yourself up for career success in 2025? What you should 'always, always, always' do, from an ex-Nvidia recruiter
Ex-Nvidia recruiter Stefanie Fackrell suggests those looking to find more career success in 2025 work on cultivating their networks and upskilling.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
NFL international expansion: League set to return to Germany during 2025 season with first-ever game in Berlin
The Berlin game is expected to be the only one played in Germany next seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Discovery of Bizarre Stone Age Skulls Baffles Archaeologists
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Underused Singapore-China ETF link set for revamp in 2025
Fewer than 10 ETFs have been launched in the three years since scheme was set upFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
2025 Club World Cup: Ranking the top five matchups of the group stage as Real Madrid, Chelsea games near top
PSG vs. Atletico Madrid may just be the best of the bunchCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Universal Plug-and-Charge for EV Charging Stations Is Set to Launch in 2025
Next year, you won’t need to download yet another app to use an EV charger from an unfamiliar brand. Most of the major EV makers and charging networks are on board.Wired - Dec. 5 -
'Wow!': Stephen Colbert Makes A 'Weird' Self-Discovery After Reading Trump Report
The "Late Show" host joked that he "didn't know" he was so close to the president-elect.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
US dealmaker Lichtenstein considers return to a less hostile Japan
Financier sparked backlash with takeover attempts but country has become more receptive to foreign fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
LPGA, USGA update gender role policies for competition eligibility set to take effect in 2025 season
Each organization will construct a committee to apply the guidelines ahead of next yearCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it
WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its current home on cable television when it makes its “Raw” debut on NetflixABC News - Dec. 4
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