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MarketWatch - Business
Olive Garden parent Darden’s earnings hit by ‘significant’ drop in traffic in July, but stock gains on Uber delivery tie-up
Darden Restaurants Inc.’s stock rose 7% Thursday, after the parent to Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and other restaurant chains’ fiscal first-quarter earnings fell short of estimates, but it ...31 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Tennessee Imposed a ‘Talent Fee’ on Fans. It Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone.
Businesses charge what customers will pay, and success in college football matters to fans, a columnist for The Athletic writes.2 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
MMA trades we want to see: UFC, Bellator and PFL stars who need to make moves
MMA needs more transactions. Here are a few trades -- and a Conor McGregor move -- that should happen across UFC, PFL and ONE.2 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Barcelona's gamble on youth is paying off, but will it last?
Despite Barcelona turning to their youngsters in a moment of need, the kids are delivering in brilliant fashion ahead of their first Champions League game.3 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Lawmakers demand an end to 'sham' transaction fees on school lunches
A group of senators has demanded that U.S. officials prohibit transaction fees on school meal accounts.6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Would you row across the Atlantic with someone like me? I certainly wouldn’t | Adrian Chiles
If you were risking your life in the middle of the ocean, you’d want your shipmate to be a cheerful problem-solver. That’s me out of the running. Here are three of my favourite uses of figures of ...10 hours ago -
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Financial Times - World
Hong Kong regulator relaxes rules on sharing China ETF research
Uptake of funds sold via ETF Connect has been hindered by strict interpretation of rules preventing promotion11 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
The shapeshifter: who is the real Giorgia Meloni?
She’s been called a neo-fascist and a danger to Italy. But she has won over many heads of Europe, including the UK prime minister. Should we be worried?. In mid-June, Giorgia Meloni was in an ...11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Secret Service’s Failure to Halt a Tragedy at a Trump Rally
Communications gaps, unguarded warehouses and a lack of written instructions opened an opportunity for a gunman at a rally in Butler, Pa., in July.16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
California court slams state water regulators for overstepping authority in key agricultural hub
A California Superior Court has cracked down on state regulators for penalizing a key agricultural region's water managers, chastising officials for potentially unlawful behavior. Judge Kathy ...19 hours ago - California -
Financial Times - Business
UK regulator pushes banks to give savers better value even as rates fall
FCA warns it will take action against any lenders that flout rules to protect depositorsYesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
As Jon Gruden chases 'due process' over reveal of offensive emails, ex-NFL coach aims for college job
Gruden addresses his NFL ouster, coaching future for first time since resigning from the Raiders in 2021Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NIL talent fees & high pressure games for USC and Oklahoma | College Football Enquirer
On today's episode of the College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde explore new NIL innovations that schools are announcing. They dive into a decision by Tennessee ...Yesterday - College Football -
The New York Times - Tech
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.Yesterday - California -
BBC News - Top stories
What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Senate Armed Services Committee to hold UFO hearing
The Senate Armed Services Committee is looking to hold a UFO hearing after the November elections, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-N.Y.) office confirmed to The Hill. The hearing announcement follows ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans question proposal to boost Secret Service funding
Some Republicans are questioning whether a boost in spending for the Secret Service as part of the upcoming government funding bill would help protect former President Trump in the immediate term. ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
ESPN - Sports
Order allows Ga. schools to pay players for NIL
Georgia's governor signed an order providing legal cover for schools to begin paying athletes directly for NIL while also prohibiting the NCAA from punishing them for doing so.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Harris-Trump election has Big Tech 'at a crossroads' after slump in dealmaking
With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Gov. Newsom signs AI-related bills regulating Hollywood actor replicas and deep fakes
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed bills that offer actors more AI protections and address AI-generated false content in political ads.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay players
Tennessee has announced a price hike for football tickets starting in 2025 with most of the increase going specifically to help pay playersYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Former Google, OpenAI employees testify before Senate on AI regulation
A panel of former Google and OpenAI employees are slated to testify Tuesday on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. The hearing comes as experts, ...Yesterday - Google -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Tennessee to add 'talent fee' surcharge to season tickets in 2025 in anticipation of player revenue-sharing
The school's move comes as an NCAA settlement to pay players could be finalized in the near future.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Tennessee set to add 10% 'talent fee' to tickets to fund plan for revenue sharing with players
The Volunteers have been one of the most aggressive programs in NIL2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
North Sea regulator threatens to name oil groups for decommissioning delays
Some operators have put off plugging wells in hope of passing on cost2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Here’s the real ‘enigma’ about Charlotte Owen: why we still take sexist gossip so seriously | Marina Hyde
OK, it’s not great to put a 29-year-old in the Lords – but trouser-rubbing ‘journalists’ spreading innuendo can’t back it up with a shred of evidence. Hello there. Today I would like to talk about ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
DNC launches texting hotline to help potential supporters navigate the voting process
The Democratic National Committee is launching a textline Tuesday to help people with voting questions, aiming to reach voters where they are — on their phones.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Trump: I heard shots and was grabbed by Secret Service
West Palm Beach residents are stunned the suspect was able to hide undetected at the course for nearly 12 hours.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
As freshers get settled in, a group of unis is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes in England.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Secret Service Did Not Search Trump Golf Course Perimeter Before Gunman’s Arrest
The agency’s acting director, Ronald L. Rowe Jr., praised his agents’ actions but conceded that there was no sweep of the course at Donald Trump’s club that a gunman had staked out.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Ex-Secret Service leader praises response to 2nd Trump shooting attempt
Prosecutors on Monday charged the suspect in the second apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump with two firearm offenses, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump assassination attempt suspect didn't fire gun, Secret Service says
The suspect in what appears to be an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump made his first appearance in court Monday, one day after a Secret Service agent allegedly spotted ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Ex-Secret Service leader reacts to Trump Florida assassination attempt
The acting director of the U.S. Secret Service on Monday praised the agency for its "exemplary response" to Sunday's apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A.T. Smith, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump