AT&T exits entertainment industry with a $7.6 billion sale of its majority stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG
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California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private Universities
The change will affect Stanford University, the University of Southern California and other private colleges in the state.28 minutes ago - California -
Business - Financial Times
Israel poised to launch ground operation in Lebanon, US officials believe
Planned incursion said to be limited with the aim of clearing Hizbollah infrastructure33 minutes ago - Israel -
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Satellite service DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights the onslaught of streaming services
DirecTV is buying Dish and Sling as the company, a deal it has sought to complete for years as seeks to better compete against streaming services that have become dominant34 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
Major CVS shareholder plans activist push, will meet with management, sources say
Glenview Capital is expected to meet with CVS management on Monday to discuss its plans for value creation at the struggling business.1 hour ago -
Tech - Wired
HBO Almost Cut the ‘Industry’ Season Finale’s Most Shocking Scene
Cocreators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay explain the seismic turn of events for Rishi, whose gambling addiction finally caught up with him—and why it almost never aired.1 hour ago -
Business - Financial Times
Israel makes ‘limited’ incursions into Lebanon and strikes Beirut
Move comes amid suggestions of possible ground offensive and first air strike on capital since 20062 hours ago - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
AT&T exits pay-TV and frees DirecTV to combine with rival Dish
DirecTV promptly announces deal to acquire EchoStar’s video business that includes Dish TV and Sling TV, cementing a combination the two have sought for decades.3 hours ago -
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Mornings Memory: A look back at Ralph Lauren's exit as CEO
In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit Ralph Lauren's decision to step down as CEO of his multi-billion-dollar company in 2015. Lauren remains a fashion icon, serving as executive chairman and ...3 hours ago -
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Carmaker Stellantis slashes forecasts, faces industry slump and Chinese competition
Carmaker Stellantis has slashed its earnings forecast, citing investments to turn around its U.S. operations as the wider automobile industry faces a slump and increased Chinese competition3 hours ago -
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No negotiations scheduled as major port strike looms
Thousands of dockworkers at 14 different ports from Texas to Massachusetts are set to go on strike at midnight. Negotiations between the unions representing the dockworkers and a shipping industry ...3 hours ago -
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AT&T sells DirecTV as it bows out of the entertainment business
AT&T is selling its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG a decade after agreeing to buy the satellite TV provider.4 hours ago -
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Does a HELOC or a home equity loan make more sense right now?
Depending on your needs, one might be a better choice than the other right now. Here's what you should know.4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Delhi Capitals owner buys majority stake in Hampshire CCC for £120m
Historic deal creates first foreign-owned cricket county Hampshire chair ‘absolutely certain’ others will follow Rod Bransgrove, Hampshire’s chairman, has hailed a “landmark” £120m deal to sell ...4 hours ago -
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DirecTV will buy rival Dish to create massive pay-TV company after yearslong pursuit
DirecTV will buy rival Dish to create massive pay-TV company after yearslong pursuit5 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
DirecTV Strikes Deal to Acquire Dish Network
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, would create one of the largest pay-TV distributors in the U.S. The companies were blocked in an attempt to merge in 2002.5 hours ago -
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AT&T exits entertainment industry with a $7.6 billion sale of its majority stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG
AT&T exits entertainment industry with a $7.6 billion sale of its majority stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG6 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
DirecTV to acquire Dish Network, Sling TV for $1
The deal would provide a loan to Dish parent EchoStar Communications and also prompt the departure of AT&T from its ownership of DirecTV.6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Vauxhall owner warns on profits amid falling sales and tougher Chinese competition
Stellantis slashes double-digit growth forecast with Aston Martin maker also warning of problems as car industry’s woes deepen. Business live – latest updates The owner of Vauxhall, Fiat and ...6 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
How to Renovate Your Home for a Billion Children
I kept seeing more and more utterly absurd, hugely viral home remodeling videos on TikTok. So I tracked down where they actually come from.6 hours ago -
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The Stakes on Abortion
We explain where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on the issue.7 hours ago - Abortion -
Business - CNBC
China property stocks rally after major cities ease homebuying restrictions
Shares of Chinese property developers rallied on Monday, fueled by easing homebuying measures, following authorities' blitz of policy stimulus last week.7 hours ago - China -
World - The Guardian
Ireland stun world champions New Zealand in major WXV1 shock
Ireland beat Black Ferns 29-27 in Vancouver Erin King’s last-gasp converted try secures shock result Ireland’s women produced an upset as they stunned world champions New Zealand 29-27 in their ...8 hours ago - New Zealand -
Business - Financial Times
Rising Middle East violence piles pressure on Harris
US vice-president criticised from all sides over failure to achieve ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas and Hizbollah8 hours ago -
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Britain Is the First Major Economy to Stop Using Coal. It’s a Risky Experiment.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an experiment, one fraught with danger.11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
How trading firms displaced banks as the titans of Wall Street
Handful of secretive businesses including Jane Street and Citadel Securities have seized market share from the old guard13 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Beijing pledges further boosts to ETF industry
Plan to encourage more tech-focused and small-cap ETFs unveiled as part of new financial stimulus package13 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Private equity’s ‘layered leverage’ needs more scrutiny, says PGIM chief
Head of $1.3tn asset manager says complex forms of debt could ‘accelerate things on the downside’13 hours ago -
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MLB playoff tracker: What's at stake in Monday's Mets-Braves doubleheader
We have everything you need to know heading into Monday's massive doubleheader.13 hours ago - MLB -
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H&M Holiday Sales Plan to Include Trendy Clothes at Lower Prices
The Swedish company is the first global retailer to share its sales strategy for the upcoming holiday shopping season.17 hours ago -
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The high stakes & low blows of vice presidential debates
On Tuesday, the Democratic and Republican nominees for vice president will face each other in their first and only debate. Historian Kate Andersen Brower says that, even though Minnesota Governor ...Yesterday -
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The high stakes & low blows of vice presidential debates
On Tuesday, the Democratic and Republican nominees for vice president will face each other in their first and only debate. Historian Kate Andersen Brower says that, even though Minnesota Governor ...Yesterday -
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‘It has felt so bizarre’: Industry’s Harry Lawtey on coping with sudden fame
It’s quite a leap for a ‘fragile, sensitive kid’ to find himself starring in a Hollywood action movie. After the huge success of Industry and his new part in Joker, Harry Lawtey reveals why being ...Yesterday