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Endeavor sells OpenBet, IMG Arena for $450 million in Ari Emanuel-led management buyout
Endeavor said it will sell two of its properties to OB Global Holdings LLC, in a management buyout backed by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11 -
Blinken Presses Israel for Truces in Gaza and Lebanon
The U.S. secretary of state, visiting Israel, said the killing of Hamas’s leader last week could create an opening for peace, and he pushed the Israeli prime minister to allow more aid into Gaza.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot
Trump’s threat to turn his Justice Department loose on CBS is only his latest signal of disdain for a free press.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
House Republican presses Meta on censoring political content
Texas Rep. August Pfluger (R) expressed concern in a letter to Meta on Tuesday over the platform's decision to automatically opt users out of political content, arguing the platform's users should ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy
Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Caldwell, Tennessee hope to restore tradition with relentless press
With an unconventional brand of basketball and zero ties to Tennessee, Kim Caldwell looks to return the Lady Vols to their championship glory.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91
As a lawyer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, he challenged efforts to muzzle reporters and organized lawyers to promote free expression around the world.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
Leavitt 'will respect' Trump decision on press secretary gig
The spokesperson for President-elect Trump's electoral campaign, Karoline Leavitt, brushed aside questions during a Fox News interview Thursday about whether she is interested in serving as White ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Tech group presses Trump to review AI regulations
A tech lobbying group called on President-elect Trump and his team to ensure the U.S. maintains leadership in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) as it crafts the ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Trump taps Karoline Leavitt for White House press secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he is selecting Karoline Leavitt, his campaign's national press secretary, to serve as White House press secretary.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Slegers presses case for Arsenal job with derby win
The calls for Renee Slegers to be appointed permanent Arsenal manager could soon reach a crescendo after an impressive north London derby win over Tottenham.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
She had her dream job. Now she's facing death threats, a cyberstalker and growing legal bills
Misinformation researchers say they are facing a more treacherous landscape this election season than in the past, fueled by online trolls and lawsuits.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Jobless claims fall again as hurricane effects fade. Layoffs back to very low levels.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell sharply for the second week in a row to 227,000, reversing a spike in claims earlier in the month after a pair of major ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Spirit AeroSystems weighs hundreds more furloughs or layoffs if Boeing strike goes beyond Nov. 25
More than 32,000 Boeing machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13 after turning down an earlier tentative agreement.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denies that 5-day office mandate is a 'backdoor layoff'
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denied speculation that the recently announced RTO mandate was made to further reduce head count or appease city officials.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
‘The world will remember this war not through reportage but through art’: the creatives on Ukraine’s frontline
Poets, artists, playwrights and musicians are fighting and dying in Ukraine, and their work is capturing the horror and emotion of the conflict. Yaryna Chornohuz is a poised, thoughtful young woman ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Severe weather rips through Oklahoma
Multiple people were injured early Sunday morning after severe weather, and possible tornadoes, tore through Oklahoma. Tens of thousands of people are without power. NBC News’ Guad Venegas is there.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout
Israel cut off electricity in the first days of the war, leaving Palestinians to light the dark with cellphones and to cook over open flames.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
Lynda Obst, executive producer of ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and associate producer of ‘Flashdance,’ dies at 74
Lynda Obst, who had producing credits on high-profile films including “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Flashdance” and “Adventures in Babysitting,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign
Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala HarrisTech - ABC News - October 25 -
Formula 1: Drivers association speaks out against FIA's punishments for drivers' use of profanity
Charles Leclerc was fined over $10,000 for using a swear word during an interview after the Mexco City Grand Prix.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Supreme Court hears New York crime family associate’s gun charge appeal
Dropping poison in a drink. Serving food gone dangerously bad. Or, hiring hitmen to take out a foe. Are those violent crimes? The Supreme Court appeared unconvinced Tuesday by a New York crime ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
How UConn's system, led by Geno Auriemma and associate head coach, is Huskies' secret sauce to success
Chris Dailey, the other half of the team's dynamic duo on the bench, has been key in the recordSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
Democrats urge Biden to push Israel for press freedom in Gaza
Dozens of House Democrats are pressing the Biden administration to get tougher on Israel when it comes to press freedoms in Gaza, warning that a lack of media access in the war-torn territory has ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Tech giants press Congress to codify AI Safety Institute
A coalition of more than 60 tech companies and industry groups, including Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI, urged congressional leaders Tuesday to pass legislation permanently ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leader
The Israeli military says one of its airstrikes in early October killed a top Hezbollah official who had been widely expected to become the group’s next leaderWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
England v Germany buildup, Premier League press conferences – football news
Your weekly Friday fix of rolling news including a look back at the midweek European action and buildup to the Lionesses at Wembley and another big Premier League weekend . Ian Graham was one of ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Florida senators press HHS to use domestic IV manufacturers to ease shortages
Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are questioning why the Biden administration hasn’t done more to leverage domestic IV fluid manufacturing in the wake of shortages caused by ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Stefanik presses Harris to disavow Cuban's comment on female Trump supporters
New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who is the No. 3 ranking member in the House majority, said she thinks Vice President Harris should speak out against billionaire Mark Cuban's comments ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Warren calls for pressing forward, taking 'opportunities to fight back'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to press ahead and take “opportunities to fight back” despite President-elect Trump’s triumph in the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Vice ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Michael McMonagle jailed for child sex offences
Michael McMonagle has been sentenced to nine months in custody and a further nine months on licence.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Greece and Turkey press ahead with talks in effort to smooth often volatile relations
The foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey say that recent efforts to smooth the frequently volatile ties between the neighboring countries and regional rivals are bearing fruit, although ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
Trump’s wild threats put press freedom in the crosshairs in second term
Free press advocates are alarmed by Trump’s talk of revoking broadcast licenses and jailing journalists – but express hope in the US’s first amendment. Donald Trump could have an easier time ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Trump presses next GOP Senate leader to allow ‘recess appointments’
It comes as Rick Scott has racked up support from prominent conservative backers, including Elon Musk.Politics - Politico - November 10 -
Exxon chief presses Trump to stay in Paris climate agreement
Exxon CEO Darren Woods urged President-elect Trump to stay in the Paris climate agreement as the oil and gas industry prepares for the new administration. In an interview with The Wall Street ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Watch live: White House holds press briefing ahead of Trump visit
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Tuesday afternoon. The event comes a day before President-elect Trump and President Biden are set to meet at the White House. ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Trump's White House press secretary: 5 possible picks
As President-elect Trump fills out his Cabinet ahead of Inauguration Day, speculation is swirling inside Mar-A-Lago and across media circles about whom he might tap to fill the key role of White ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Habba: I would 'very seriously' consider WH Press Secretary job
Alina Habba, a top ally and spokesperson for President-elect Trump, said late Tuesday she would consider an opportunity to serve as his White House Press Secretary "very seriously." Habba, ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago