DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish Network

The deal, which would have created one of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States, fell apart after strong objections from Dish’s lenders.

Business - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company

Entertainment - ABC News - 22 hours ago

DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company

Tech - ABC News - 22 hours ago

DirecTV says Dish purchase is off

DirecTV's proposed acquisition of Dish assets is most likely dead after a group of bondholders rejected a revised offer.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Tax rises drive surge in venture capital trust investment

Savers have put £250mn in VCTs since April, up 27% in a year

World - Financial Times - 21 hours ago

TV networks MSNBC and CNBC to be spun off by Comcast

Channels including USA, Oxygen, E! and Syfy will also be moved to the new media company.

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 - October 31

Comcast stock gains on report that NBCUniversal cable networks will be spun off

Comcast Corp. stock rose in after-hours trading Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported the company is expected to announce a plan to spin off most of its cable TV networks.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Comcast to Spin Off MSNBC, CNBC and Other Cable Networks

The new publicly traded company is set to debut next year, with a bundle of channels that also includes Oxygen, E! and Syfy.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Comcast to spin off cable networks as subscribers flee the bundle

Comcast on Wednesday announced the spinoff of its cable networks, including CNBC, MSNBC and E!.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers

Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV ...

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

Comcast to Spin off Cable TV Networks Amid Streaming Rise

Comcast plans to separate its entertainment and news channels into a separate, publicly traded company.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why do TV networks call a winner in the US?

Happy US election eve!

Disney doesn't plan to change its TV networks portfolio anytime soon

Disney doesn't foresee parting with its TV networks, more than a year after CEO Bob Iger went public with the consideration.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Tube strikes called off after union talks

London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November.

4B Movement Surges in U.S. Interest After Trump Wins Election

Interest in South Korea’s 4B feminist movement, which rejects dating, marriage, sex and childbirth, has risen in the United States.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

Comcast to spin off cable networks and Susan Smith up for parole: Morning Rundown

The House Ethics Committee weighs releasing their report on Matt Gaetz.

Comcast will spin off its cable networks, once star performers at the entertainment giant

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

NewsNation is first TV network to call presidential race for Trump thanks to Decision Desk HQ

Networks were cautious on predicting the race until after midnight while DDHQ pointed to a Trump win early in the evening.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Visible Promo Code: Up to $240 Off Plans

This holiday season, save up to $10 a month when you switch to Visible and sign up for select plans using our coupon code.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

Irish Leader Plans to Call Election Later This Week

Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, said Tuesday that he would dissolve Parliament later this week, setting the stage for a general election by the end of the month.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Ramaswamy calls for unity, defends Trump's immigration plan

Vivek Ramaswamy, an ally of Donald Trump, said the president-elect would bring the country together while also defending his immigration plan for mass deportations.

"The Dish": How Café Mutton is serving chef-inspired dishes

Café Mutton, one of the country's most acclaimed restaurants, is led by James Beard semifinalist Shaina Loew Banayan. "The Dish" explores her unique menu and her inspiration from local farms.

"The Dish Recipe": Exciting take on broccoli

In today's "Dish Recipe," New York Times Cooking shares a 20-minute broccoli dish that packs surprising flavor and could make even the fussiest eaters ask for seconds.

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