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Dallas acquires former MVP Acosta from Cincinnati
FC Dallas bolstered its roster with the acquisition of 2023 MLS MVP Luciano Acosta from FC Cincinnati for $5 million and $1 million in performance-based incentives.ESPN - 4h -
Former Activision CEO on former EA CEO: ‘He was the worst CEO in video games’
The now-retired Activision CEO Bobby Kotick did not think much of his rival at Electronic Arts, according to a new interview.VentureBeat - 12h -
CVS CEO defends pharmacy middlemen, accuses drugmakers of 'monopolistic' practices
CVS CEO David Joyner's comments come as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and President Donald Trump have signaled interest in cracking down on PBMs.CNBC - 15h -
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns: AI will match ‘country of geniuses’ by 2026
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls Paris Summit a "missed opportunity" as U.S. and European leaders clash over AI regulation.VentureBeat - 1d -
GeneDx CEO wants genetic testing for every newborn
GeneDx is targeting a big market for its genetic testing: every newborn babyABC News - 2d -
Memoir by former prime minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to come out in November
Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin will have a memoir out this fall, looking back on a momentous four years in office when she presided over her country’s joining NATO, its response to ...ABC News - 2d -
LIV CEO: Norman's 'a gift,' remains with league
New LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil says predecessor Greg Norman remains on the league's board of directors, lauding him for "his experience, his leadership, his friendship."ESPN - 15h -
Former Secret Service leader Ronald Rowe is retiring
Former Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe is retiring, according to the Secret Service. “Deputy Director Ronald Rowe, a valued executive and leader of the United States Secret Service, has ...The Hill - 1d -
EA Previously Had The "Worst CEO" In Gaming, Ex-Activision Boss Says
In 2013, John Riccitiello stepped down as EA's CEO following a tumultuous six-year run on top of the company. During Riccitiello's reign, Activision's Call of Duty franchise overtook Battlefield ...GameSpot - 1d -
Betis CEO open to extending Antony loan spell
Real Betis CEO Ramón Alarcón has opened the door to extending Antony's loan spell at the club beyond the summer.ESPN - 1d -
Nintendo Could Have Been Bought By This Unexpected Company, Activision Founder Says
According to Activision founder Bobby Kotick, Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger was at one point in time interested in buying Nintendo, or at least interested in exploring the idea of buying ...GameSpot - 1d -
Ford CEO says Trump's tariffs are causing 'chaos' in auto industry
President Donald Trump’s tariffs, both implemented and just threatened, are causing “chaos” for the U.S. automotive industry, according to Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley.NBC News - 1d -
Ex-Activision Blizzard Boss Thought Warcraft Was One Of The Worst Movies Ever Made
In 2016, Universal and Activision Blizzard brought World of Warcraft to the big screen in Warcraft . The film only earned $47.4 million in the United States, but its worldwide total was $439.1 ...GameSpot - 1d -
Tony Hawk Was Living In His Car When He Was Offered $300k For THPS, Former Activision CEO Claims
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said that Activision offered world-famous skateboarder Tony Hawk $300k to lend his name and likeness to the first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game--an offer ...GameSpot - 1d -
Man charged with health insurance CEO murder to accept $300,000 in donations
Lawyer says 26-year-old accused ‘very much appreciates the outpouring of support’ on fundraising platform. The man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in December plans to accept more ...The Guardian - 1d -
Former prosecutor: Decision to drop charges against Eric Adams 'bizarre'
Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin questioned the Justice Department’s abrupt decision to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams (D). “This is one of the most bizarre situations I ...The Hill - 1d -
Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer receives support with legal fund
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has received nearly $300,000 in donations for his defense so far. Some supporters say it shows how angry people are ...CBS News - 1d -
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launches New Mexico governor campaign
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for governor of New Mexico, looking to be the first Native American woman to be elected governor of a state.NBC News - 1d -
Trump Pardons Rod Blagojevich, the Former Illinois Governor
The pardon was the latest overture between the president and the former governor, who is still known in Chicago simply as “Blago.”The New York Times - 2d -
Former Treasury employee says DOGE access raises "real security questions"
Elon Musk's access to the Treasury's payment system is raising concerns about federal funding and personal data. Major Garrett speaks to a former Treasury employee about the role of the agency and ...CBS News - 2d -
Clippers bolster their depth by signing former Nets guard Ben Simmons
The Clippers added the athletic 6-foot-10 guard, who when not injured is an excellent defender and creator, although he lacks scoring touch from deep.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
President Trump officially pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich was commuted after serving nearly eight of his 14-year sentence in February 2020, during President Trump's first presidency.CBS News - 2d -
Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is nominating former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel as the state's next lieutenant governorABC News - 2d -
Amanda Palmer, Neil Gaiman’s former partner, denies claims of human trafficking
Palmer rejects allegations made in lawsuit filed by the former couple’s nanny accusing her of trafficking and negligence. Amanda Palmer, the musician and former partner of Neil Gaiman, has denied ...The Guardian - 2d -
Brussels becoming more supportive of Big Tech, says Booking CEO
Also in this newsletter: ruling party to lose outright majority in Kosovo electionsFinancial Times - 3d -
‘Finally this is justice’: the Assad torture survivors who guard their former jail
Men imprisoned and abused at the notorious Palestine branch detention centre return to the facility as free men. The first thing the three militants did on entering Syria’s notorious Palestine ...The Guardian - 3d -
Britain’s system for controlling arms exports is broken, former diplomat claims
Ex-Foreign Office official says he saw conduct that ‘crossed the threshold into complicity with war crimes’. Mark Smith: I saw illegality and complicity with war crimes. That’s why I quit the UK ...The Guardian - 3d -
Jauron, former Bears, Bills head coach, dies at 74
Dick Jauron, former head coach of the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, died Saturday. He was 74.ESPN - 4d -
8 injured, dozens rescued in fire at former electrical plant in Moscow
At least eight people were injured after a fire at a former electrical plant building in Moscow, Russian state media reportedABC News - 4d -
Who Is Clark Hunt? Chiefs CEO Eyeing Super Bowl Three-Peat
Clark Hunt has been here before—four times in the last five years, to be exact. He knows what it feels like to be in the center of the NFL world for two weeks before the Super Bowl, and he knows ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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Dick Jauron, former head coach of the Bears and Bills, dies at age 74
Jauron was named AP Coach of the Year in 2001 during his five-year stint in Chicago.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former top NOAA scientist under Trump issues a "Sharpie-gate" warning
Craig McLean said many scientists "are worried about President Donald Trump's return to office — after he undermined science in his first term."CBS News - 4d -
How a Tennessee woman turned surrogate for her former high school teacher
Hannah Dearman had hardly seen her beloved high school teacher since graduation. But she offered to carry her baby for free.CBS News - 5d -
Woman becomes surrogate for her former teacher struggling with infertility
After struggling with infertility for years, a woman gets a message from her former student offering to be her surrogate. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to meet the couple who got a gift from ...CBS News - 5d -
Resistance 4 Was Pitched But Didn't Work Out, Says Former Insomniac Boss
According to former Insomniac Games boss Ted Price, a Resistance 4 game was pitched but ultimately wasn't made.. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Ted Price, said, "We did pitch that one. It ...GameSpot - 5d -
Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Was Sentenced to 57 Months
Mizuhara was convicted of defrauding the Los Angeles Dodgers star after formally being charged in April.The New York Times - 5d -
Former National Labor Relations Board member fired by Trump speaks out
Gwynne Wilcox is suing the president, arguing that he had no legal cause to fire her.CBS News - 5d -
Take-Two CEO bullish on his games but wary on tariffs | Strauss Zelnick
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, talked about the latest plans the triple-A game publisher has with its upcoming titles and his view of possible tariffs on game consoles. I ...VentureBeat - 6d
