Richard Parsons, Serial Fixer of Media and Finance Giants, Dies at 76

Trump’s threat to defund all US public media has NPR and PBS on the back foot

President-elect’s agenda and Project 2025 playbook align in stripping Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s license. On the campaign trail this year, Donald Trump routinely criticized US media. The ...

The Guardian - 2d

Boxer Paul Bamba dies aged 35

Puerto Rico's champion boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35 less than a week after his last fight.

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Manmohan Singh, Indian Prime Minister, Dies at 92

The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan.

The New York Times - 2d

McCarthyism stalked my family. Its paranoia contains a lesson for Trump’s second term | Richard Sennett

Trump’s eerily familiar evocations of the ‘enemy within’ may be harder to shake off than the man who targeted my parents. The rise of Donald Trump aroused in me an old fear of Senator Joseph ...

The Guardian - 2d

Greg Gumbel, legendary CBS broadcaster, dies at 78

Gumbel's family said he died of cancer after more than 50 years of broadcasting.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Report: Giants have Burnes offer on table but could move on

The San Francisco Giants reportedly have an offer on the table for free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes, but the team won't be waiting around forever.

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Rookie Quarterbacks Thrive in Stable Ecosystems. Can the Giants Provide One?

New York is on track to land the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft, but there are still some big questions that must be answered.

The New York Times - 3d

Weather to keep planes carrying protest banners away from Giants' home finale at MetLife Stadium

The Giants could be the first NFL team to finish 0-9 at home if they lose to the Colts in Week 17.

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Ad revenue should stabilize for media companies in 2025 — if they have sports

The advertising market has positive momentum going into 2025 — especially for media companies with sports rights and tentpole live programming.

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Giants say their character will be tested in final games: It would be 'easy' to quit on the season

New York has lost 10 straight games

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Germany's former central banker Schlesinger dies at 100

Yahoo News - 3d

Cowboys' Micah Parsons feels beating Eagles in Week 17 would 'probably' make Dallas' year

The Cowboys will try to end the Eagles' hopes of earning the NFC's top seed

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Richard Parsons, Who Led Time Warner and Citigroup, Dies at 76

Richard Parsons built a reputation for steering big companies through tough times.

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Cowboys' Micah Parsons weighs in on who should be the 2024 NFL MVP, wishes the award wasn't QB-centric

Parsons would like to broaden the conversation beyond QBs

CBS Sports - 3d

Can the American news media survive Donald Trump’s fear-based regime?

Trump is making it clear to everyone that he will take retribution on his enemies and nothing will get in his way — not logic, not evidence, not the rule of law itself.

The Hill - 3d

Ad revenue should stabilize for media companies in 2025 — if they have sports

Live sports and events are key to garnering ad revenue for media companies in 2025.

CNBC - 3d

Richard Parsons, former Time Warner CEO, dies at age 76

Richard Parsons helped Time Warner divorce from AOL after what was considered the worst takeover in history.

CNBC - 3d

CeeDee Lamb out for season: Cowboys' Micah Parsons, Cooper Rush appreciate star wideout's 'warrior' toughness

Dallas ruled Lamb out for the final two games with his ailing shoulder injury

CBS Sports - 3d

Richard Parsons, executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at age 76

Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.

CBS News - 3d

Former Citigroup chair Richard Parsons dies

Executive who navigated US bank through 2008 financial crisis also sparred with Carl Icahn when leading Time Warner

Financial Times - 3d

Imposter Syndrome: Sir Richard Branson

Does a successful entrepreneur still experience self-doubt despite all his success?

BBC News - 3d

Richard Parsons, Serial Fixer of Media and Finance Giants, Dies at 76

Mr. Parsons’s lengthy résumé is a catalog of corporate emergencies at Time Warner, Citigroup and the Los Angeles Clippers.

The New York Times - 3d

Dick Parsons, Emergency Fixer for Troubled Companies, Dies at 76

He led Time Warner, Citigroup and the Los Angeles Clippers through difficult periods.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Richard Parsons, former Time Warner CEO, dies at age 76

Richard Parsons, who helped Time Warner divorce from AOL after what was considered one of the worst takeovers in history, has died.

NBC News - 3d

India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh dies

Oxford-educated economist liberalised the country’s economy and paved the way for strong growth

Financial Times - 4d

The Guardian view on digital media: the case for better regulation must be made | Editorial

Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at the crisis in western democracy, Donald Trump’s victory and the role played by digital media. In November ...

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Swiss snowboarder Hediger dies in avalanche

A member of Switzerland's national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country.

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Germany's ex-finance minister calls for Syrians to return home

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Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82

Hitmaking record producer Richard Perry has died at 82

ABC News - 5d

Haiti’s media association says 2 reporters were killed, several wounded in gang attack at Port-au-Prince’s main hospital

ABC News - 5d

Richard Perry, Record Producer With a Golden Touch, Dies at 82

Known for his work with Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, the Pointer Sisters and many others, he was one of the most reliable hitmakers in the business.

The New York Times - 5d

Two Former Blue Jackets Have Funny Social Media Exchange

Jakub Voracek & Mike Commodore have funny social media exchange

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Swiss snowboarder Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche

Switzerland's Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in an avalanche aged 26, the Swiss-Ski federation said on Tuesday.

BBC News - 6d

What happens in a second Trump term? Look to Richard Nixon.

President-elect Donald Trump is enjoying a honeymoon period with high approval ratings, but his second term may be short-lived due to his Nixon-like character and his tendency to seek revenge ...

The Hill - 6d

2025 NFL Draft order after Week 16: Giants control destiny for No. 1 pick after loss, Raiders' win vs. Jaguars

A look at the current draft order

CBS Sports - 6d

Adnan Syed seeks sentence reduction for 'Serial' murder case

Adnan Syed, who was the subject of the groundbreaking crime podcast "Serial," is requesting a sentence reduction so he can remain free as he fights his murder conviction, his legal team said Monday.

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