Paramount expects to complete Skydance deal by summer

The Shari Redstone-controlled media company released fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday. The company cut streaming losses.

Los Angeles Times - 6h

Paramount skids to a loss but says merger expected to close in first half as expected

Paramount Global Inc. swung to a loss in the fourth quarter despite marked growth in its streaming service, as the company said it was still on target to close its merger with Skydance in the first ...

MarketWatch - 4h

Zelensky expected to visit White House amid push for minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the White House on Friday as Kyiv and the Trump administration work to finalize an agreement on critical minerals. President Trump told ...

The Hill - 1d

Palestinian prisoners expected to be released as ceasefire deal impasse resolved

The delayed release of 600 Palestinian prisoners will reportedly go ahead when Hamas returns four Israeli hostages' bodies.

BBC News - 21h

Paramount Pulls Back on D.E.I. Policies

The company has a merger with Skydance pending before the Federal Communications Commission, whose chief has criticized diversity, equity and inclusion hiring programs.

The New York Times - 6h

Middle East crisis live: Trump envoy says US expects second phase of Israel-Hamas deal to proceed

Comments come after Israel suspended release of 600 Palestinian detainees. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would keep following the path of slain chief Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday during ...

The Guardian - 3d

60 Minutes Sports: "Boys of Summer"

In 2015, Sharyn Alfonsi reported on the Cape Cod Baseball League, the summer home to some of the best college baseball players – and one that drew the attention of Major League Baseball's top scouts.

CBS News - 9h

Trump and Paramount Seek Mediator for CBS News Lawsuit

The move is another indicator that the two sides are exploring ways to resolve the case, over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview, out of court.

The New York Times - 2d

Lester Holt will depart 'NBC Nightly News' this summer

Holt will remain at NBC News as anchor for 'Dateline.' No successor has been named for the nightly newscast.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Holidays in hell: summer camp with Russia’s forgotten children

At the rural orphanage where I volunteered, the place resembled a Dickensian workhouse. The staff’s main tools were antipsychotics and violence. The experience gave me a window into Putin’s Russia ...

The Guardian - 2d

SAG Awards: Complete List of Winners

The thriller about choosing a new pope took home the top film prize, while Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet won individual honors.

The New York Times - 3d

Column: Donald Trump and Elon Musk are coming for your summer vacation

The new administration's mass reduction of the federal workforce will endanger the relatively few and short holidays Americans take. That's not 'efficient.' It's heartless.

Los Angeles Times - 19h

Israel demands complete demilitarisation of southern Syria

The announcement could make conflict between Israel and the new leadership in Syria more likely.

BBC News - 2d

On Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A ‘Complete Unknown’

A poem from Deborah Garrison about watching the actor’s transporting performance in “A Complete Unknown” and what may be lost in translation between the generations.

The New York Times - 20h

Duo set to become 1 of the first teams to complete 6 major marathons

Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and ...

CBS News - 5d

2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Complete Winners List

Here’s who went home a winner at the Indy Spirit Awards, held on the beach in Santa Monica, Calif., on Saturday.

The New York Times - 4d

The Rubiales-Hermoso court case revealed so much – and the story is not complete yet

Luis Rubiales’ trial for the non-consensual kiss of Jennifer Hermoso during the medal ceremony of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final lasted a fortnight. Within a week of its conclusion, a verdict was ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Thomas aims to complete journey from 'nobody' to major finals

Scotland striker Martha Thomas recalls how a LinkedIn message changed her life as she targets a spot at a major tournament.

BBC News - 1d

Surge in UK university students using AI to complete work

Rapid spread of technology raises questions about how to assess undergraduate work

Financial Times - 1d

EPA completes phrase one of Los Angeles wildfire cleanup ahead of deadline

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it has completed the first phase of the Los Angeles wildfire cleanup, ahead of its deadline. “President Trump set an extremely ambitious deadline for ...

The Hill - 7h

Sources: Popovich not expected back this season

Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his NBA future is uncertain as he recovers from a stroke suffered in November, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN - 3d

House budget resolution vote expected

The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a budget plan that would extend cuts to several parts of government spending. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 1d

Gatwick second runway decision expected

If the airport wins permission for its controversial expansion plan, construction would start almost immediately.

BBC News - 6h

Owners balking at big contracts? Five players who will still get PAID this summer

Dallas' owners may have balked at paying Luka Doncic a supermax, but other teams will step up this summer to keep their stars.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

2025 NFL Draft: First-round prospect Shavon Revel Jr. on schedule to be fully cleared this summer

Revel is considered by many to be a top player in this draft class

CBS Sports - 2d

Hubert Davis, North Carolina agreed to a previously undisclosed contract extension last summer

The revelation comes at a time when North Carolina is in jeopardy of missing the NCAA tournament for the second time in three seasons.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva expects his club to make changes at the end of a "very frustrating" season.

ESPN - 6d

UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations

Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling

Financial Times - 5d

U.S. inspired in defeat: 'We expect to win now'

There was no sulking following Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off defeat, with several players saying the team's performance proved the U.S. has arrived.

ESPN - 5d

New court hearing for Luigi Mangione case expected

A court hearing for Luigi Mangione's case in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin. This comes as Mangione's legal defense team makes moves to prove his ...

CBS News - 5d

"Weathering" and its effect on poor health and life expectancy

Arline Geronimus' research shows how societal pressures like institutional racism, classism, financial stressors or the environmental can impact not just the length of life, but also the quality of ...

CBS News - 3d

Stanford AD Muir expected to resign, sources say

Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir is expected to resign from his position, sources told ESPN, after 13 years at the school.

ESPN - 1d

Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the Senate's budget resolution, which rolled in during the wee hours of Friday morning and involves a two-track process instead of the one large spending bill ...

The Hill - 5d

NASCAR 2025 race schedule, results: Complete list of Cup Series race dates, winners, tracks, locations

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series will feature both an international and grassroots flair

CBS Sports - 3d

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards stuffs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to complete 24-point comeback, stun Thunder in OT

The Thunder held a 24-point lead in the fourth quarter on Monday night, and still found a way to lose.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Timberwolves complete historic comeback, stun Thunder in overtime thanks to clutch Anthony Edwards block

Minnesota ended regulation on an improbable 16-0 run with Edwards on the bench

CBS Sports - 1d

UFC 313 -- Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev: Fight card, date, odds, rumors, location, complete guide

Pereira will just about clear out the light heavyweight elite if he beats Ankalaev

CBS Sports - 1d

Liverpool go 13 points clear after Mac Allister completes stroll past Newcastle

That red spec disappearing over the horizon is Liverpool. Arne Slot’s relentless side stretched their Premier League lead to 13 points with 10 games to play courtesy of an assured victory over ...

The Guardian - 7h

Rivian beats Wall Street's fourth-quarter expectations, but expects lower deliveries in 2025

Rivian beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings expectations and achieved its first gross quarterly profit but is forecasting lower sales in 2025.

CNBC - 6d

Cassie is pregnant, expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine

Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura and her husband, '1883' actor Alex Fine, announced Wednesday that they're expecting their third child: 'Best gift I could ask for'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

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