Comcast Eyes New Venture to House MSNBC, USA and Other U.S. Cable Channels

The cable and entertainment company said it would consider partnerships in streaming as it posted a jump in quarterly revenue.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 hours ago

Comcast considers spinning off cable channels like MSNBC. But analysts have doubts

Comcast is considering spinning off its cable network business, which includes USA Network, Syfy and Bravo, as the media giant grabbles with the changes in the linear television industry.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 10 hours ago

Comcast is exploring separation of cable networks business

NBCUniversal's cable networks portfolio includes Bravo, E!, Syfy, Oxygen True Crime, USA Network, as well as news networks MSNBC and CNBC.

Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago

Comcast Explores Spin-Out of Cable Network Business

The company’s president, Mike Cavanagh, said the company was also considering finding a partner for its Peacock streaming service.

Business - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Why a possible spinoff of Comcast’s cable networks is drawing cheers

Analysts think Comcast’s sprawling empire could get more investor respect without its troubled cable networks, and the networks could benefit from being on their own as well.

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

Comcast's potential cable networks separation will test the appetite for media reconfiguration

If Comcast moves forward with its idea of spinning off NBCUniversal's cable networks, it could begin a rollup throughout the media industry.

Business - CNBC - 10 hours ago

Andrea Mitchell is exiting MSNBC anchor desk but will remain with NBC News

The longest-tenured journalist at the network gives up her daytime cable program but remains chief Washington correspondent.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Donald Trump has a new crypto venture. The industry is not impressed

Industry executives worry World Liberty Financial will undermine painstaking efforts to rebuild trust after scandals

Business - Financial Times - October 17

New Trump Crypto Venture Finds Few Takers, Even Among Supporters

Despite the GOP candidate’s conversion to a crypto booster and his digital media business owner status, most potential investors steer clear of World LIberty Financial.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Where to watch Mexico vs. USMNT: USA soccer odds, pick, prediction, TV channel, start time

El Tri meet the Stars and Stripes in Guadalajara without Christian Pulisic

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

USWNT vs. Iceland lineups, where to watch, live stream: USA soccer odds, prediction, pick, TV channel

Head coach Emma Hayes and the USWNT will face Iceland in upcoming friendlies

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.

The deal is centered on the development, construction and operation of a lithium carbonite mining operation called Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nevada.

Business - CNBC - October 16

GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.

DETROIT — General Motors has agreed to establish a joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp.

Where to watch World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 1 TV channel, live stream online without cable, time

MLB's 2024 Fall Classic gets started Friday night in Los Angeles

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Where to watch Yankees vs. Dodgers: World Series TV channel, Game 2 live stream, watch MLB without cable

The Dodgers and Yankees reconvene in L.A. on Saturday night after an epic Game 1

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Where to watch World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers live stream, TV channel for Game 3, watch MLB without cable

The Yankees are facing what is essentially a must-win game on Monday night in the Bronx

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Where to watch World Series Game 4: Yankees vs. Dodgers TV channel, prediction, live stream MLB without cable

The Dodgers will try to finish off the first World Series sweep since 2012 on Tuesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Where to watch Yankees vs. Dodgers: World Series Game 5 live stream, TV channel, watch MLB without cable

The Yankees stayed alive in Game 4, can they extend the Fall Classic into November?

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Democrats eye voting rights bill as first priority in House majority

FREEPORT, N.Y. — A top House Democrat said this week that if the party wins the majority, its first priority in the next Congress will be election integrity — an issue that’s been front-and-center ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Where do Trump and Harris stand on housing, taxes and other policies?

Polls show US voters unhappy about the economy, their top election concern. How would the presidential candidates address economic issues such as cost of living and labor?. The economy looms ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Reddick's new agents eye end to Jets dispute

Dropped by his longtime agency last week, New York Jets holdout pass rusher Haason Reddick has hired Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha as his new agents.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

New Chiefs WR Hopkins eyes 'meaningful' games

DeAndre Hopkins said he is looking forward to playing for a Super Bowl contender after his trade to the Chiefs.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Airbus, With Eye on U.S. Race, Says It Will Be Ready for Higher Tariffs

The giant European airplane maker’s chief executive said it would pass along any higher charges to its customers.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Republicans and Democrats watch each other's news

As the 2024 election approaches, CBS News asked Republicans and Democrats to watch each other's favorite news channels. The results reveal just how differently each side sees the nation's issues.

A New Life Started Where Others Are Laid to Rest

Holding a wedding in a cemetery has become more commonplace. For some couples it’s deeply personal, for others strictly budgetary.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

USMNT grades: After Mauricio Pochettino's first window, USA Soccer has a long way to go under its new manager

A 2-0 loss to Mexico underscored the shallow nature of America's playing pool after a handful of top players missed out

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Eye Opener: Startling revelations from a former White House chief of staff on Donald Trump

Startling revelations from a former White House chief of staff who says, based on what he says he witnessed, Donald Trump would rule like a "dictator." Also, McDonald's pulls its Quarter Pounder ...

‘His eye was full of blood’: the Halloween house of horrors that became a real-life torture den

It started as a spooky suburban attraction – and ended up leaving visitors injured and deeply traumatised. A new podcast takes a deep dive into the darkness. It all seemed like an innocent bit of ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.

One of Japan's top luxury hotel firms will open an "onsen" resort in upstate New York. Onsens are bath houses where patrons relax naked together in mineral-rich water of various temperatures.

U.S.-China relations expected to be strained no matter who wins the White House

As Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the presidential election, China’s President Xi Jinping has not expressed a preference for either.

These New York races could determine control of the House

Regardless of who wins the White House, the next president will need the help of Congress to get most things done. And in New York, some House races could determine control of the speaker's gavel. ...

An Italian Luxury House Takes Artisanship to New Heights

At Bottega Veneta, craftspeople are celebrated as much for their creativity as for the quality of their leather work.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other birth control

People with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House ...

Health - ABC News - October 21

12:30 Report — Harris has her eyes on Fox News viewers

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. 🎵“At the Marriott, googling Domingo. Just to make sure he's not psycho.”🎵 This viral SNL song will live in my head rent-free for years. Here’s what else is ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

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