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'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' at Center of Legal Feud Between Sony and CBS

Sony alleges that CBS, which distributes the shows, has hurt profitability for the franchises.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 11 hours ago

Evan Spiegel battles to revive Snap’s fortunes

Snapchat creator’s ambitions in augmented reality and online advertising hit by growing strength of arch-rival Meta

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Jumpstarted a Prolific Formula 1 Career

This iconic American show is where the C.E.O. of McLaren Racing began building his motorsports journey.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion

Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Archie Karas, a Gambling Legend Who Made---and Lost---a Fortune, Dies at 73

Over a three-year span in the 1990s, Karas won as much as $40 million—only to lose it all in a fraction of the time it took to win it.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Midas Man review – Jacob Fortune-Lloyd is heartfelt as Beatles’ kingmaker

As the ‘fifth Beatle’ Brian Epstein, Fortune-Lloyd’s performance holds an otherwise sanitised narrative together in well-meaning biopic. British actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as the Beatles’ ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'

The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro file a legal complaint against Fifa over what they claim is an "abuse of dominance".

Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action

The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.

NBA's Silver: No regrets on backing legal betting

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he does not regret a 2014 op-ed in which he supported changing U.S. law on sports betting, part of a movement that changed the sports landscape in the past decade.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?

Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.

Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?

Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...

Elon Musk's PAC giveaway raises legal concerns

Elon Musk is giving away big bucks to random voters who sign a petition from his political action committee. But there's a catch — and it's raising concerns about possible campaign finance ...

Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges

A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

What will happen to Trump's legal issues after the election?

Donald Trump has more than just the presidency on the line Nov. 5 — the outcome of his various legal troubles hinges on the election, as well.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It’s Legal, Too.

New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.

New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

U.S. companies reassert their dominance of Fortune Global 500 ranks vs. rival China

A dramatic turnaround since 2022 represents both China’s struggles and robust performance from U.S. companies.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Fortune 500 CEO 'always' asks her employees this question—Harvard expert says it's great leadership: 'Well done'

TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett hosts “jam sessions” with small groups of employees so they can share their ideas, concerns and perspectives with her directly.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Sergio Perez admits he's having a 'terrible season,' hopes to turn F1 fortunes around at home race

This Formula 1 season has been a massive disappointment for Sergio Perez

Sports - ABC News - October 24

This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?

“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

‘I have few close friends’: I’m 69, retired, single and have amassed $3.6 million. What should I do with my fortune?

“Many weeks I spend more on my three rescue kitties and one rescue mouse than I do on myself.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

‘Somebody’s up there saying: good karma!’ Phil Manzanera on Roxy Music, Cuban grooves and making a fortune off Jay-Z and Kanye West

Born into a line of pirates and possible spies, the guitarist went from Castro-era Cuba to art-pop’s greatest group. As his solo work is reissued, he explains why he was too adventurous for his old ...

World - The Guardian - 17 minutes ago

Harris tries to put Trump's age front and center

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign tried to put a spotlight on former President Trump's age and fitness for office by pointing to a campaign appearance that turned into an extended dance party ...

Politics - NBC News - October 15

UConn adds No. 2 center Reibe to 2025 class

Eric Reibe, the second-best center in the senior class, announced his commitment to UConn on Wednesday, giving Dan Hurley and the Huskies their second top-25 recruit in 2025.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Fire at Goodwill Donation Center in Owasso under investigation

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Arch Manning Is at the Center of Texas’ New Quarterback Controversy

The Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian opened up a can of worms he was desperate to avoid, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

McDonald's Quarter Pounders at center of E. coli outbreak

McDonald's says the sliced, raw onions topping its Quarter Pounder burgers could be to blame for an E. coli outbreak that has sickened dozens of people across 10 states, killing at least one. About ...

Trump moderates as Harris centers abortion fight

Former President Trump stance on abortion has become more moderate as the 2024 campaign has gone on, while Vice President Harris sought to center reproductive rights since launching her campaign ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

The Mysterious ‘Ketamine Queen’ at the Center of the Matthew Perry Case

One year after Mr. Perry’s death, Jasveen Sangha is in jail awaiting trial on charges that she sold him the ketamine that killed him.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town

Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community.

Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago

With ‘Martha,’ R.J. Cutler Lands in Center of Celebrity Documentary Debate

R.J. Cutler, a longtime filmmaker, is at the center of a debate in Hollywood over whether documentaries about celebrities are real documentaries.

Business - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

AAPI adults more likely to view legal immigration as asset to US: Survey

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Native Hawaiian adults are more likely than the rest of the U.S. population to view immigration as an asset to the country, a new survey found. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

The Papers: 'Prepare for higher taxes' and 'I legally punished' Sara

Some of Tuesday's papers lead on the chancellor's hint that business taxes will rise.

Claims Over Reporter's Relationship With RFK Jr. Surface in Legal Feud With Ex

The drama over a New York magazine reporter’s relationship with onetime presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is playing out in two different venues.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive?

Legal gray area surrounding the drug makes it difficult to prepare next steps, with rescheduling a perpetual threat. The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which took place in downtown Chicago ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

UK calls for India to cooperate with Canada’s legal process as row deepens

Delhi expelled diplomats after Canadian police say they have evidence linking Indian agents to murder in Canada. Britain joined its Five Eyes intelligence partners on Wednesday in saying India’s ...