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Bezos breaks silence, defends move to drop Washington Post presidential endorsements

Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, broke his silence late Monday in the face of an intensifying controversy over the outlet's decision not to endorse a ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Bezos defends ‘principled decision’ to block Post’s endorsement of Harris

Billionaire denies intervention was part of deal with Donald Trump

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Eye Opener: Trump defends himself against being called a "fascist"

Donald Trump responds to critics who say he is a "fascist" as Election Day looms. Also, the FBI is investigating fires at ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state. All that and all that ...

Jeff Bezos defends decision to end Washington Post endorsements

After resignations and loss of subscribers, billionaire owner pens piece saying endorsements create ‘perception of bias’. Jeff Bezos, the billionaire owner of the Washington Post, has penned a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's decision to end endorsements

Billionaire Jeff Bezos said not endorsing a presidential candidate was a "principled" and "right" decision.

Jeff Bezos Defends Decision to End Washington Post Endorsements

Mr. Bezos, the newspaper’s owner, said that presidential endorsements “create a perception of bias” and that “my views here are, in fact, principled.”

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Pfizer CEO defends performance after Starboard activist criticism

Drugmaker boosts full-year sales and profit forecasts after reporting better than expected earnings

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Klopp defends Red Bull move after fan backlash

Jürgen Klopp has defended his decision to head up Red Bull's group of football clubs, saying he "didn't want to step on anybody's toes" after his decision prompted a backlash from fans of his ...

Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago

‘It is outstanding’: Jürgen Klopp defends decision to join Red Bull after criticism

Move has riled some Borussia Dortmund and Mainz fans ‘You cannot make your decision depending on reactions’ Jürgen Klopp has defended his decision to join Red Bull as global head of soccer ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

You can't please everyone - Klopp defends Red Bull role

Jurgen Klopp defends his decision to become head of global soccer at Red Bull and says it was difficult to take a job where "everyone is happy".

When Dr. Phil Defended Harris While Endorsing Trump

It was an odd moment at the big Trump rally.

Top stories - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Two more Young Thug co-defendants accept plea deals

Two more people standing trial along with rapper Young Thug have pleaded guilty to reduced charges after reaching deals with prosecutors

Entertainment - ABC News - 13 hours ago

‘If I don’t do it, who will?’: Greenlandic MP defends actions in Danish parliament

Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, who was ordered to leave podium after refusing to translate speech, attacks ‘racist’ mindset. A Greenlandic MP has accused Copenhagen of “cognitive dissonance” after she was ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Play unveils Build Play development platform for Web3 games

Play, formerly known as ReadyGG, has launched the Build Play development platform to expand access to Web3 technologies for gaming.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

How the IVF issue is playing with voters

Access to fertility treatments came to the political forefront earlier this year when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos were considered children. As a result, in vitro ...

Rafael Nadal just really loved playing tennis

22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal told 60 Minutes in 2019: "When I retire, I think fortunately there are many things in my life that will make me happy."

Fins' McDaniel expects Tua to play again in 2024

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he expects quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to play again this season, although he didn't have an exact date for his return.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Your Call: Are trick plays acceptable in a blowout?

While in the process of completely dismantling the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions threw in a little trickeration. Is that poor sportsmanship?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Buffs expect Heisman contender Hunter to play

Heisman Trophy contender Travis Hunter, who suffered a shoulder injury in Saturday's loss, is expected to play in Colorado's game against Arizona on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Jackets raise Gaudreau banner on 'emotional night'

Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother, Matthew, at their home opener against the Panthers.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Jets expect Adams to play Sunday vs. Steelers

Davante Adams will likely make his debut for the Jets on Sunday night at Pittsburgh.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History

Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Fields: No Steelers QB debate if I play better

Justin Fields says if he had played better, there wouldn't be a question about whether he or Russell Wilson should start.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

McDaniel optimistic RB Achane will play vs. Colts

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is "optimistic" that running back De'Von Achane will clear concussion protocol in time to play Sunday against the Colts.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Cards' Harrison to play on MNF after concussion

Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will play Monday night against the Chargers after clearing the NFL's concussion protocol, coach Jonathan Gannon said.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Sources: Tua to practice, hopes to play Week 8

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was expected to resume practicing next week, with the hopes of being able to play next Sunday against the Cardinals, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Pearsall reflects on shooting, road to 49ers debut

Fifty days after being shot through the chest in an alleged armed robbery attempt in downtown San Francisco, 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall made his NFL debut Sunday against the Chiefs -- and ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Mahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven

Watch the best plays from week seven of the 2024 NFL season, including a Patrick Mahomes rushing masterclass for the Kansas City Chiefs and a 97-yard punt return touchdown at Wembley by the ...

We cannot continue to play with 10 men - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his team "cannot continue to play with 10 men" in the wake of William Saliba's red card at Bournemouth.

Kroos: Mbappé didn't tempt me to keep playing

Toni Kroos has said he wasn't tempted to delay his retirement to link up with Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, admitting it "wasn't easy" to tell coach Carlo Ancelotti he'd decided to leave the club.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

A look at how the election is playing out on college campuses

Millions of Gen Zers will vote in their first election this year. Nancy Chen went to Penn State in the battleground state of Pennsylvania to see how the political discourse is affecting life on ...

Browns to start QB Winston; Dorsey to call plays

Jameis Winston will start under center Sunday for the injury-plagued Browns.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Oregon State, Washington State to play twice in '25

Oregon State and Washington State, needing to fill their schedules as quasi-independents again next season before the Pac-12 expands in 2026, will play each other twice in 2025, the first time that ...