Trump makes push for control of independent US regulators

Amazon is taking control of the James Bond movie franchise

Amazon MGM Studios, the tech giant's film unit, plans to take "creative control" of the James Bond series under a new deal with the franchise's longtime producers.

NBC News - 1d

SEC, Big Ten to push for seeding changes to 2025 College Football Playoff

The two leagues will push CFP executives to alter the seeding of the upcoming postseason, aligning the seeds based directly on the selection committee’s rankings.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Republicans in Hispanic-heavy districts push Johnson not to slash Medicaid or SNAP

Politico - 2d

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections

Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote

ABC News - 1d

Push to declassify Malcolm X documents 60 years after assassination

It has been 60 years since Malcolm X was assassinated in NYC, and his family is calling for the documents in the case to be declassified.

CBS News - 20h

Kerr pushing right buttons with revamped Warriors starting five

Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been pushing all the right buttons with a revamped starting lineup that has Golden State cruising into the second half of the season.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Final push for votes in Germany election as frontrunner vows to lead in Europe

Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.

BBC News - 1h

Google, Meta execs blast Europe over strict AI regulation as Big Tech ups the ante

Executives at Google and Meta said that Europe's artificial intelligence industry is being held back by excessive regulation.

CNBC - 1d

Coinbase claims victory over ‘rogue’ SEC. So what’s next for crypto regulation?

The company says the U.S. government has more to do to foster crypto innovation, and an analyst notes there are still lingering regulatory matters for Coinbase at the state level.

MarketWatch - 22h

How To Make A Water Elevator In Minecraft

A water elevator might not be one of the first base upgrades you make in Minecraft , but it's incredibly useful once you understand how to design one. What it does is allow you to vertically ...

GameSpot - 1d

Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond franchise from Broccoli family

Amazon reached a deal with the Broccoli family, the James Bond franchise's longstanding producers, to form a new joint venture.

CNBC - 1d

Japan warns over threat from China’s chip material export controls

Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteries

Financial Times - 1d

Amazon MGM to take creative control of James Bond franchise

Amazon MGM announced it is taking over the creative reins of the James Bond franchise. The Broccolis, who controlled the Bond franchise for decades, will still share intellectual property rights.

CBS News - 23h

Amazon MGM gets creative control of James Bond franchise in new deal

Amazon MGM Studios and longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli formed a new joint venture in which they will co-own James Bond intellectual property rights.

CBS News - 23h

Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond

007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. Business live – latest updates Amazon has paid more than $1bn for ...

The Guardian - 23h

Amazon Gains Creative Control Over the James Bond Franchise

The family that has for decades held complete control over everything involving the globe-trotting superspy is relinquishing it to Amazon.

The New York Times - 20h

Victrix Modular Xbox, PlayStation, And PC Controllers Get Nice Discounts At Amazon

Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controllers $139 (was $180) for Xbox & PC --- $159 (was $180) for PS5 & ...

GameSpot - 20h

Warnings downgraded but out-of-control bushfires continue to burn in Victoria and Tasmania

Extreme fire danger and total bans declared for large parts of the east coast with sweltering temperature accompanied by hot and dry winds. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 5h

Xbox Pushes Ahead With Muse, a New Generative AI Model. Devs Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’

One developer responds to the release of Muse: “We are implicitly empowering a class of people who own these tools and don’t give a fuck about how they reshape our lives.”

Wired - 2d

Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger

Health care facilities in Utah would be required to let patients bring their own blood or choose their own donor for medical procedures under legislation gaining momentum in Utah

ABC News - 2d

Anita Dobson makes surprise return for anniversary special

The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.

BBC News - 2d

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin Makes Big Statement

You can't win them all.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?

Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what ...

NBC News - 13h

Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings

Steph Curry becomes the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Sergio Ramos will make Liga MX debut Saturday

Sergio Ramos is set to make his Liga MX debut for Monterrey as captain in Saturday's match against Atletico San Luis, marking his first appearance in nine months.

ESPN - 1h

Defending Europe without the US

European capitals are attempting to fill the security gap

Financial Times - 1d

Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs

Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa

ABC News - 2d

Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007

In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, MGM Amazon announced that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control

ABC News - 1d

Longtime James Bond producers give up creative control to Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios and longtime 007 producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible

After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.

Wired - 3d

Commentary: Shakespeare's portrait of an insecure, paranoid tyrant makes this the perfect time for 'Macbeth'

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo deliver a 'Macbeth' for the ages, but the curse of Shakespeare's tragedy isn't easy to avoid.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide

As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.

ABC News - 1d

One-armed basketball player makes women's Division III history with basket

Being cut cut from her high school basketball team was painful for Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, but she refused to let that rejection, or being born with one arm, stop her from pursuing her basketball ...

ABC News - 1d

Rivian keeps promise on making a profit, but here’s why the stock is falling

Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.

MarketWatch - 23h

Champions Trophy make or break for Buttler as England look to stop slide

After defeat in India, England start tournament against Australia, who are without their feared fast-bowling trio. In contrast to the drawn-out 50-over World Cup and its T20 equivalent, the ...

The Guardian - 22h

3 home equity borrowing moves to make before the March Fed meeting

With another Federal Reserve meeting set for March, potential home equity borrowers should consider these moves now.

CBS News - 18h

Marvel Rivals' Cancelation Was Considered Before Release, NetEase Making Changes - Report

Amidst the abrupt layoffs of some employees who worked Marvel Rivals, it's now reported that the game's cancelation was considered prior to its release, which is a surprising revelation, given it ...

GameSpot - 20h