Verizon is in advanced talks to acquire Frontier Communications in a deal that would bolster the company's fiber network to compete with rivals including AT&T, according to people familiar with the matter.
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CBS News - Top stories
Trump security bolstered following apparent assassination attempt
In the wake of the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service said Trump is now receiving the highest level of protection offered by the agency, the same ...43 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
VentureBeat - Tech
Playtika to acquire mobile game maker SuperPlay for up to $1.95B
Playtika has agreed to acquire SuperPlay, a mobile gaming company in Israel for a price ranging from $700 million to $1.25 billion.2 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Fal.Con 2024: CrowdStrike unveils resilient-by-design framework to bolster global cybersecurity
"It's not only about bouncing back – it's about staying ahead through a culture of resilience," Kurtz emphasized during his keynote.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Why a Visit to the White House Matters for These Champions
Gotham F.C. will become the first N.W.S.L. team to meet with a sitting president.3 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Lady Gaga Reveals Latest Joker: Folie à Deux Trailer With A Familiar Face
In Joker , the title character--Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix)--was so lonely that he had to imagine a romantic relationship with Sophie Dumond (Zazie Beetz), a neighbor whom he barely knew. But ...4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House panel advances Kids Online Safety Act despite pushback
A House panel advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) on Wednesday, pushing forward legislation intended to boost online privacy and safety for children. The House Energy and Commerce ...4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon, according to reports
A source close to Lebanon's Hezbollah group told French news agency AFP that walkie-talkies used by the militant group had exploded in Beirut Wednesday. This comes after thousands of pagers ...5 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
AT&T to Pay $13 Million Over 2023 Customer Data Breach
The settlement with theFederal Communications Commission resolves an investigation of a cyberattack that saw almost 9 million customer records exposed.5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senate Democrats aim to bolster tenant organizing in new housing bill
A new bill from Senate Democrats would expand organizing and advocacy protections for low-income tenants, one of a growing number of legislative proposals to address the national housing shortage ...7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
We found the best pickleball paddles for advanced players
From power paddles to nimble paddles, here are the best pickleball paddles for advanced players in 2024.7 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.8 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
The Office Australia Trailer Introduces A New Cast Of Very Familiar Characters
When the original version of The Office debuted in the United Kingdom in 2001, few could have predicted that it would launch 12 adaptations around the world including an American version of The ...9 hours ago - Australia -
The Hill - Politics
Kevin Bacon: 'V-O-T-E. Be a grown-up'
Actor Kevin Bacon encouraged his followers to cast their ballot in an impromptu video telling them to, “ V-O-T-E. Be a grown-up.” “There are people out there that don’t want Americans to vote,” ...10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Network of Georgia election officials strategizing to undermine 2024 result
Emails reveal Georgia Election Integrity Coalition, a group of officials and election deniers, coordinating in swing state. US politics – live updates Emails obtained by the Guardian reveal a ...11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
General Motors to sell adapters to use Tesla’s supercharger EV network
GM offering an approved NACS DC adapter for purchase through its apps.11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Community hero' jailed for hurling bricks in riots
Joshua Cropper, who previously won a community award, was caught on video hurling rocks at a police van.13 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Verizon Just Announced a Major Change That Is Making Customers Mad. It All Starts This Month
The company is really done paying for your Disney Plus subscription.15 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
AT&T to pay $13 million to settle FCC probe over cloud data breach
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Sam's Club hikes pay as it competes for workers with other retailers
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
Senate Majority Leader Schumer wanted to put Republicans on record with their vote on IVF, which has become a flashpoint in the presidential election.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Secret Service tells Trump it needs to bolster security for him to safely golf
The head of the Secret Service told former President Trump in the wake of a second potential assassination attempt that the agency would need to bolster security for his future golf outings, an ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
These Are The Most Popular Games Of The First Week Of September, According To Players
Mat Piscatella--the executive producer of Circana, a tech-based market-research company--has released a list on Threads that details the most popular games of the last week released a list of the ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Sheryl Sandberg discusses women's advancement at work: Progress is 'pretty fragile'
"People have added women to senior leadership in staff roles," says LeanIn founder and board chair Sheryl Sandberg, but pipeline problems and other issues remain.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
The Biggest Lessons OUI the People's Founder Has Learned From Her Community
Founder Karen Young credits community as the biggest traffic driver to her website.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
How OUI the People's Founder Keeps the Bond Strong With Her Community
Founder Karen Young views her community as intimates.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Why OUI the People's Founder Places So Much Value on Community
Founder Karen Young finds community drives product development.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
The Sims Movie From Margot Robbie's Production Company Confirmed, Will Include Freezer Bunnies
Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed the development of a film based on The Sims franchise, produced by Margot Robbie's company LuckyChap. The project is directed by Kate Herron (Loki), with a script ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
A Hezbollah official says "several hundred" people in Lebanon, including its members, were wounded when pagers exploded
A Hezbollah official says "several hundred" people in Lebanon, including its members, were wounded when pagers explodedYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Israel adds securing northern front against Hizbollah to war aims
Decision increases fears about escalation of conflict with Lebanese militantsYesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Guardian parent company in talks over potential sale of Observer
Guardian Media Group announces it is in negotiations with Tortoise Media over world’s oldest Sunday newspaper. The Guardian’s parent company has announced that it is in formal negotiations with ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Mayoral candidate in Brazil hits rival with chair during live TV debate
Sao Paulo mayoral candidate José Luiz Datena hit rival Pablo Marçal with a chair during a TV debate as they traded jabs over sexual misconduct allegations.Yesterday - Brazil -
The New York Times - Top stories
Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The Facebook and Instagram owner said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, which the U.S. has accused of acting as an intelligence arm.Yesterday - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.Yesterday - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Maybe our opinion doesn't matter - Alisson
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says players are not being listened to about workloads and that maybe their "opinions don't matter".Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategyYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Financial Times - World
From steel to kimchi, South Korean exporters face flood of Chinese rivals
Overproduction, tariffs and weak demand increase competition with a glut of low-cost goodsYesterday - China -
The New York Times - Business
FX Outduels Bigger Rivals to Collect Huge Emmy Haul
The network has been a darling among critics for years. But it hit a new high on Sunday, with “Shogun” winning best drama and “The Bear” picking up several awards as well.2 days ago