Twins shuffle front office with new GM, bigger role for Derek Falvey amid plans for team's sale

MLB focusing on media rights plan for all teams

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is eyeing a long-term media rights plan for all 30 teams, with the hope the league holds roughly half its teams' rights by 2028.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Biden admin is planning for a possible migrant surge before Trump takes office

The Biden administration is making contingency plans for a possible spike in immigration ahead of a Trump presidency, according to two U.S. officials.

Jack Smith plans to leave Justice Department by the time Trump takes office

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to fire special counsel Jack Smith.

Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to force federal workers back into the office

Vivek Ramaswamy's effort to cut costs could target the nearly two-thirds of federal workers who are still approved to work from home 18 months after the pandemic ended.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

NASCAR removes provision so 23XI, Front Row can compete as open teams in 2025

The lawsuit vs. NASCAR will continue as both teams seek to run as charter teams in 2025.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Giants reportedly expected to name Zack Minasian new GM, joining brother Perry as MLB execs

Zack Minasian will join his brother Perry as the general manager of an MLB team. Zack will be named the GM of the San Francisco Giants, according to reports.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Giants promote Zack Minasian Jr. to GM: New boss will be second in command under Buster Posey

Minasian has been a part of the Giants' front office since 2019

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Jaguars could retain GM Trent Baalke in an effort to land Bill Belichick as new coach, per report

The two worked together back in the 1990s

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Giants bench Daniel Jones: Why New York's move is also an indictment of HC Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen

The move may be right, but it speaks to deeper dysfunction

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Jets fire GM Joe Douglas: What this means for Aaron Rodgers and the future of New York's rebuild

Another week, another domino of dysfunction

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

New York Jets fire GM Joe Douglas as tumultuous season spirals further out

The New York Jets fired general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday, the team announced.

Jets fire Joe Douglas: New York finally moves on from disappointing GM after years of problems, no success

Saleh is certainly not without blame, but was he set up to succeed?

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

NFL news, injury updates: Jets fire GM Joe Douglas, Cowboys still haven't won at home

The Cowboys do not have a home win in the year 2024.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Chapel Down shares plunge after winemaker pulls back on sale plans

England’s largest producer says it will remain independent and also downgrades sales guidance

World - Financial Times - October 25

Pearson Underlying Sales Rise, Plans Further Growth Through AI

Pearson delivered higher underlying sales for the third quarter, supported by growth across all divisions, and said it planned to accelerate its artificial-intelligence capabilities to drive ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

U.K. Plans to Fine Tech Executives for Illegal Weapon Sales Online

In a bid to curb knife crime, the government would hold officials of tech companies personally liable for illicit sales on their platforms, a significant shift in internet regulation.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Unilever shelves planned sale of its ice cream business to private equity

Chief executive Hein Schumacher wants to separate division as part of turnaround plan

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Shane Waldron fired as Chicago Bears offensive coordinator amid team's struggles

After much speculation, Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has been fired.

Volkswagen profit plunges 42% in third quarter amid sweeping overhaul plans

German automaker Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a 42% drop in operating profit in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Harris plans to speak at Howard amid GOP calls for her to concede

Vice President Harris will speak at Howard University on Wednesday afternoon amid calls for her to concede to President-elect Trump after the Republican won the 2024 election and is set to make an ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Cleverly rules out frontbench role under new Tory leader

The former home secretary will return to the backbenches after the new party leader is unveiled this weekend.

Selena Gomez was 'more nervous than ever' for new musical role

Critics suggest Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez could become Netflix's first Oscar-winning film.

Josh Giddey's new role 'making things easy' for the Bulls

After being traded to Chicago in June, Giddey is finding a home in the Bulls' fast-paced offense.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Eye Opener: President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles

President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles, including one for Elon Musk and another for a Fox News host and veteran. Also, multiple wildfires continue to burn around the ...

What to know about Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s new administration

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been a key ally to President-elect Trump and now he’s been tasked with running the "Department of Government Efficiency," an outside effort that is not part of the ...

Why Elon Musk Says His New Role ‘Won’t Be Business as Usual’

Musk’s moves since the election suggest the Tesla CEO will be heavily involved in the Trump administration’s ‘revolution,’ as he calls it.

Business - Inc. - November 15

The Prado, Renowned for Its Art, Tries a New Role: Muse to Authors

Spain’s most storied museum has been inviting writers, including Nobel laureates, to live nearby and take inspiration from its paintings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Luis Fonsi talks leading role in new movie and life after 'Despacito'

Musical superstar Luis Fonsi spoke with NBC News about why he decided to go in a different direction and star in a new movie, “Say a Little Prayer.” Fonsi shared why he believes the film is so ...

Federal judge denies bid by two NASCAR teams to compete next season as chartered teams amid antitrust lawsuit

Sports - ABC News - November 8

AMC reports better-than-expected Q3 results amid improving box office

AMC Entertainment Holdings reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue and a narrower loss after market close Wednesday, with the movie-theater chain and original meme stock pointing toward ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

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