Houston Astros' stadium gets new name as team announces deal with Japanese company

The Houston ballpark will now be Daikin Park

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 hours ago

Rays' deal for new stadium in St. Petersburg 'less certain' after recent county vote, team owner says

The Rays are supposed to move into a new ballpark for the 2028 MLB season

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 hours ago

Globant and Qiddiya Investment Company announce new partnership

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Astros' home to be Daikin Park; deal through '39

The Astros' home will get a new name Jan. 1, switching from Minute Maid Park to Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

Chinese smartphone company Honor gets new investors as it gears up for IPO

Chinese smartphone company Honor on Thursday announced backing from new investors as the Huawei spinoff prepares for an initial public offering.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Jerry Jones' Cowboys blind to sun issues, but at least one NFL team has figured out shade with new stadium

Titans are already preparing to do something Jones has refused to for over 10 years

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Bills' new stadium costs balloon to $2.1 billion, $560 million over initial estimate, team tells AP

The projected cost of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium has ballooned to what team officials told The Associated Press is “north of $2_1 billion.”

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Peloton’s stock soars 30% after company names Apple Fitness+ co-founder as new CEO

Peloton announced the appointment of Peter Stern as new CEO effective Jan. 1. Stern is the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ and has done stints at Ford Motor Co. and Time Warner Cable.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Saudi sovereign wealth fund announces $2 billion deal for new Brookfield Middle East platform

At least 50% of the capital will be allocated to investments in the kingdom and to expanding international companies' presence in the local market.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Curbs on long hours spur Japanese companies to tackle productivity

The government’s campaign against overwork could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumers

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Manchester City 4-0Tottenham, Arsenal 5-0 Brighton: WSL and more – as it happened

Manchester City and Arsenal both recorded big wins over Spurs and Brighton respectively while Watford beat Oxford 1-0. Jobe Bellingham, younger brother of Jude, has received his first call-up to ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Homebuilder deal activity is surging, fueled by major Japanese buyers

Strong demand for new housing has smaller builders ripe for takeover. The Japanese are big players because their cost of capital is low.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

MLB rumors: Astros would 'love' to bring back Alex Bregman, Willy Adames open to change, Angels add pitching

Here are your offseason rumors for Wednesday, Nov. 6

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

HSBC Announces Restructuring and Names First Female C.F.O.

The restructuring of Europe’s largest lender comes as it looks to cut costs and navigate a diplomatic minefield across its sprawling operations.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Don’t Get Desperate for a Deal

Founders who get fidgety about flagging top growth can get tempted by bad acquisitions.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Election setback for new Japanese PM Ishiba

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this winter

Japanese star to be posted to Major League Baseball Sasaki, 23, helped Japan win World Baseball Classic Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason.. ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason

Sports - ABC News - November 9

Roki Sasaki, the Coveted Japanese Ace, Will Be Available to M.L.B. Teams

The 23-year-old right-hander will be considered an international amateur in M.L.B.’s system.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

NBA contract extensions: Alperen Sengun, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Suggs get big deals, plus an unprecedented pact

Some notable players from the 2021 NBA Draft class signed new deals on Monday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

How companies can deal with in-work sickness

High levels of post-pandemic absenteeism are creating problems for employers

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Wasps secure land to build new stadium in Kent

Former Premiership club Wasps move a step closer to a return to professional rugby by securing land to build a new stadium in Kent.

First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space

Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

Science - The New York Times - November 6

Borthwick names 17 England players given RFU deals

England head coach Steve Borthwick names a group of 17 players who will receive English rugby’s first Enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts.

Washington announces 'World of Warcraft' 20th anniversary NIL deal with Blizzard Entertainment

The Huskies will get a 'World of Warcraft' makeover this weekend

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason

Sports - ABC News - November 9

Roki Sasaki free agency: Why Dodgers are favorites for Japanese ace, and which teams may be in the running too

The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday that they will post Sasaki this winter

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Why GitHub’s Deal With Anthropic and Google Will Help Your Company’s Coders

GitHub is already a useful time-saving tool for developers, but with new AI powers injected from Google and Anthropic, it’s getting even smarter—and highlighting the future of writing code.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Nuclear-Power Companies Hit by U.S. Regulator's Rejection of Amazon-Talen Deal

Talen said it believed FERC had erred and was evaluating its options. The company can still restructure its expanded deal with Amazon, according to Oppenheimer analysts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Family offices becoming 'economic powerhouse' in private company deals

Family offices are increasingly bypassing private equity funds and buying stakes in private companies directly, according to a new survey.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Roki Sasaki to be posted to MLB: Why Japanese ace won't be getting the massive contract you'd expect

Because Sasaki is so young, he's going to be subject to strict rules when it comes to signing with an MLB team

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Manchester United fans prefer new stadium to redeveloping Old Trafford

Survey finds 52% season ticket holders want move Task force recommendations likely next year A majority of Manchester United fans favour a new stadium rather than the redevelopment of Old ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Fans prefer new stadium over Old Trafford refurb

Manchester United fans are in favour of building a new stadium rather than redeveloping Old Trafford, a club survey has revealed.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Buffalo Bills Fans Buy Municipal Bonds to Help Fund New Stadium

Critics of using public money to build sports facilities dismissed the bond sale, but some of the team’s devoted followers eagerly paid in.

Business - The New York Times - November 10

Massachusetts lawmakers to consider a soccer stadium for the New England Revolution

Massachusetts lawmakers are planning to vote this week on a bill that would pave the way for the construction of a new soccer stadium for the New England Revolution in Everett

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Trump's new top team

What the president-elect's inner circle says about his priorities

Trump transition team leader named in WWE 'ring boys' lawsuit

Linda McMahon, who is co-leading former President Trump's transition team, is named in a new lawsuit accusing World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) leaders of allowing years of sexual abuse of young ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

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