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Videogame giants are spending more money but losing players — and profits
Sony, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft reflect an industrywide misunderstanding (or perhaps disregard) of what gamers value.MarketWatch - 1d -
Fast-food giant KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas
Move away from its ancestral home is part of a wider shakeup at its parent company Yum Brands.BBC News - 1d -
Nigeria sues crypto giant Binance for $81.5bn in economic losses and back tax
Authorities blame crypto exchange, already facing four counts of tax evasion in the country, for currency woes. Nigeria has filed a lawsuit seeking to compel Binance to pay $79.5bn for economic ...The Guardian - 14h -
Trump promotes misleading claims about federal government’s media subscriptions
Federal government payments for subscriptions to media outlets have become the latest target of President Donald Trump's spending hawksABC News - Feb. 6 -
Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate
The administration has launched a frontal assault on the traditional news industry at a time when it is in declineFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Trump’s Blueprint for Bending the Media Has Nixon Written All Over It
The president’s heavy-handed approach to traditional journalists has the hallmarks of an attempted crackdown 50 years ago.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
With Kit Williamson's 'Unconventional,' Revry aims to cement its place in media
Starring Kit Williamson, the show is Revry's first original full-length scripted series, and it matches the ambitions of the LGBTQ+ streaming network.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 11 -
Saudi Arabia launches ferocious state media attack on Netanyahu
Onslaught points to growing frustration in Gulf state’s royal court with Israeli prime minister and war in GazaFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Skybound Entertainment expands its universe with Maple Media acquisition
Skybound Entertainment, owner of The Walking Dead, announced the acquisition of Maple Media from Shamrock Capital.VentureBeat - 6d -
Trump, Musk say media trying to drive them apart
President Trump and Elon Musk, one of his top allies, argued that the mainstream media is trying to drive a wedge between them and stymie the president's agenda. "That's true," Trump responded when ...The Hill - 1d -
Jude Bellingham banned for two games as referee hits out at media claims
José Luis Munuera under scrutiny over business links Real Madrid player suspended for two league games The referee who sent off Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid midfielder swore has ...The Guardian - 18h -
Trump Media Group Sues Brazilian Judge Weighing Arrest of Jair Bolsonaro
The lawsuit came hours after the justice received an indictment of Brazil’s former president, who is an ally of President Trump.The New York Times - 15h -
Trump’s media group sues Brazil justice weighing Bolsonaro indictment
Florida lawsuit accuses Alexandre de Moraes of violating free speech rights of far-right Brazilian influencer. Donald Trump’s media group and the video platform Rumble have jointly filed a ...The Guardian - 12h -
Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.The New York Times - 3h -
Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie Goes on Trial
Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder in the attack, which took place in 2022 as Mr. Rushdie was about to speak at an arts conference in western New York.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Trial to begin of man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie
A 27-year-old man faces a jury trial in New York state, where Mr Rushdie is expected to testify.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Barca's Leon accused of 'violating privacy' of opponent
Espanyol accuse Barcelona and Spain defender Mapi Leon of "violating the privacy" of their player Daniela Caracas following an incident in a Liga F game on Sunday.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Barcelona’s Mapi León accused of ‘violating intimacy’ of opponent
Defender denies touching rival’s ‘private parts’ Espanyol offering legal services to Daniela Caracas Espanyol have expressed their “complete discontent and condemnation” of an “unacceptable” ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Trial of Salman Rushdie's accused attacker gets underway
The criminal trial of the man accused of attempting to murder author Salman Rushdie began with prosecutors saying Hadi Matar was on a mission when he rushed to attack Rushdie, stabbing him multiple ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Barça's León accused of 'violating' rival's 'intimacy'
Espanyol have expressed their "total condemnation" of an "unacceptable" incident in which Barcelona's Mapi León appeared to touch their player Daniela Caracas in the crotch area during Sunday's ...ESPN - Feb. 11 -
Trump halts prosecution of firms accused of bribery abroad
Trump has paused enforcement of an anti-corruption law, saying it "overreached" and stopped US firms from winning business overseas.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
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Democrats accuse GOP of reverse Robin Hood 'scheme'
House Democrats wasted no time on Wednesday bashing the Republicans’ newly unveiled budget proposal, accusing GOP leaders of attempting a reverse Robin Hood “scheme” that will transfer trillions of ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
AP Accuses White House of Violating First Amendment
The Associated Press said the White House had blocked its journalists from attending press events because the news agency had not started using the term Gulf of America.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Amazon accused by Italy of evading €1.2bn in VAT payments
Tech giant hit by total claim worth €3bn amid investigation over sale of goods from non-EU countries including ChinaFinancial Times - 5d -
American accused of smuggling drugs taken into Russian custody
A court in Russia ordered the 30-day detention of a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling, Moscow courts press service reported Saturday, per the Associated Press. Kalob Wayne Byers, 28, was ...The Hill - 4d -
VTB Europe’s liquidators accuse Angola of loan default
Frankfurt-based firm, which has been ringfenced from Russian parent, launches arbitration proceedingsFinancial Times - 4d -
Ravens' Tucker accused by 7 more of misconduct
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused by seven more women of sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas, bringing the total to 16, according to a Baltimore Banner report.ESPN - 3d -
Rape accused denies buying drug to assault women
A Chinese PhD student accused of 10 rapes bought drugs online in order to get high, a court hears.BBC News - 2d -
Iran accuses detained British couple of spying
Iranian state media say authorities have accused a British couple detained in the country since January of spyingABC News - 1d -
Scottish government accused of 'cowardice' in gender row
Conservatives clashed with the government after their calls for a statement on single-sex spaces were rejected.BBC News - 1d -
How a wave of antisemitic attacks roiled Australia and provoked claims of foreign influence
A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled Australia, with a dozen arrests for vandalizing or setting homes, schools, and synagogues on fire since OctoberABC News - Feb. 6 -
Australia on top but France impresses on Day 1 of SailGP Sydney
Australia won two of four races on the first day of its home SailGP event on Sydney Harbour to finish the day atop the points table ahead of Britain and FranceABC News - Feb. 8 -
Australia close on series triumph after swatting aside Sri Lanka resistance
Sri Lanka 257 and 211-8;Australia 414 after day three Tourists only trail by 54 runs in the second Test Australia need only two wickets and a bit of gusto from the top order to defeat Sri Lanka ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Australia crush Sri Lanka in second Test to complete rare series sweep
Sri Lanka 257 and 231; Australia 414 and 75-1 in four days Spinners Lyon and Kuhnemann take seven wickets each Australia have capped off a brilliant summer with a nine-wicket defeat of Sri ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Australia’s Tyler Wright makes surfing history with second Pipe Pro title
Two-time world champion defeats Simmers in women’s final Mamiya first surfer in 19 years to win successive Pipeline events Australia’s Tyler Wright has made surfing history, becoming the first ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Australia cruise to 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka
A clinical Australia complete a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka early on day four in Galle to seal a dominant 2-0 series win.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Britain comes from behind to beat Canada and Australia in SailGP Sydney
Britain has lost the lead and regained it to beat Canada and Australia in a thrilling three-boat final in the Sydney leg of SailGPABC News - Feb. 9 -
Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years
Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in GalleABC News - Feb. 9
