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MLB fires ump Hoberg for shared betting account

MLB fired umpire Pat Hoberg for "sharing" legal gambling accounts with a poker player who bet on baseball. MLB said there was no evidence Hoberg bet on baseball himself.

ESPN - 2d

Share falls ease after Trump tariff turmoil

US shares regained some ground after falling sharply in early trade as Trump paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

BBC News - 3d

Microsoft shares slip on weak quarterly revenue guidance

Microsoft intends to address execution challenges in its key cloud unit, while continuing to endure supply constraints.

CNBC - Jan. 30

Meta shares pop after company beats on revenue

Meta reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

CNBC - Jan. 29

IBM shares rise 9% on earnings beat

In a statement, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the company has recorded $5 billion in bookings for its generative AI business.

CNBC - Jan. 29

Microsoft shares slide after cloud growth disappoints

Tesla expects vehicle business to return to growth in 2025

Financial Times - Jan. 29

Trump Takes on Whistle-Blowers

The dismissal of government inspectors general will make it difficult to root out waste and corruption.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

Trump's take on DeepSeek

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump declares China's DeepSeek AI 'wake-up call' President Trump said DeepSeek, the Chinese startup ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

JetBlue shares tumble 25% after disappointing outlook

The airline is in the middle of a plan to reduce costs by culling unprofitable routes and drumming up revenue with higher-priced seats.

CNBC - Jan. 28

Big moves in 2 stocks have us taking profits in one and buying back shares in the other

Lots of moving parts in these trades.

CNBC - Jan. 28

Trump immigration crackdown takes shape

A flight carrying migrants deported from the U.S. arrived in Guatemala on Monday amid the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. Thousands of U.S. troops have arrived at the ...

CBS News - Jan. 28

Despite Trump’s Federal RTO Smackdown, Companies Prefer No- Drama Pragmatism

While some indicators suggest 2025 will be the defining year of the great exodus back to full-time office work, data indicates many businesses are keeping calm and carrying on.

Inc. - Jan. 27

N.F.L. Insiders Share Predictions for the Conference Championship Games

Kansas City is two wins away from football immortality. But one coach believes “it’s Josh Allen’s year.”

The New York Times - Jan. 24

American Airlines shares tumble as outlook falls short

American forecast a wider than expected loss for the first quarter, sending shares lower.

CNBC - Jan. 23

Cyber defense experts share warnings at hearing

Presented by Lockheed Martin — It comes after Chinese-linked company compromised the U.S. telecommunication network. {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

easyJet Shares Fall on Expectations of Weaker Second Quarter

The airline’s stock was down after it flagged weakening revenue trends in its fiscal second quarter, despite an improved first-quarter performance.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Netflix shares jump as it adds record number of subscribers

Streaming pioneer’s total number of customers passes 300mn as it receives boost from live sports

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Orsted Shares Plunge on $1.7 Billion Impairment

Shares in the renewable-energy company sank to the bottom of the Stoxx Europe 600 index Tuesday after it announced the impairment amid higher costs at its U.S. Sunrise Wind project.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Mother Chimp and Daughter Share a Special Sign

Humans are known to invent private hand gestures. Chimps in the wild do, too, a new study suggests.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Country Garden Shares Rise After Monthslong Suspension

Shares in the company, once one of China’s largest developers, rose on the resumption of trade after it pledged to reach a debt-restructuring deal with creditors.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Here's who shared a table at the Trump Inauguration lunch

President Trump's Inauguration lunch brought together lawmakers, Cabinet nominees, Supreme Court justices and distinguished guests Monday afternoon, in a quadrennial tradition that takes place ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Tuesday Briefing: Trump Takes Office

Plus, exploring Indonesia’s spiritual hub.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Trump takes presidential oath of office

Watch as President Trump is sworn in to serve as the 47th president as he takes the presidential oath administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

NBC News - Jan. 20

Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire

The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Optimism but not confidence as Trump takes control

From infrastructure spending to relations with China, uncertainty reigns

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Caitlin Clark, Taylor Swift share suite to watch Chiefs take on Texans

Clark, a lifelong Chiefs fan, is also a noted fan of Swift's music and attended the game after being personally invited by the singer.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Readers Share Their Near-Death Experiences

After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Nintendo Shares Slump as Switch 2 Announcement Underwhelms

The Japanese company’s much-anticipated successor to its Switch console disappointed investors with a lack of specifics and a design that feels more like an update than a reinvention.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

UK companies outpace US businesses in share buybacks

FTSE groups adopt practice that has drawn criticism from lawmakers but research suggests it could lift long-term share price

Financial Times - Jan. 17

N.F.L. Insiders Share Their Predictions for the Divisional Round

The Bills host the Ravens in “the game of the year.”

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Havertz's wife shares threats after Arsenal loss

The wife of Arsenal player Kai Havertz has shared abusive messages she received on social media after Arsenal lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 14

Bill Ackman offers to take over real estate developer Howard Hughes for $85 a share

Ackman proposed forming a new subsidiary of Pershing, which currently owns about 38% of Howard Hughes, that would merge with the company.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

Gilts take the global strain

As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult place

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Vodafone Sells Remaining 3% Share in Indus Towers

The telecomms group used the $326 million raised in proceeds to repay debt and increase its stake in India’s Vodafone Idea.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Jimmy Carter’s radical and courageous pragmatism offers a lesson for today

Jimmy Carter's legacy of radical pragmatism enabled him to broker peace between Egypt and Israel, and his approach can serve as a model for current leaders to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Greggs shares drop on sales slowdown

UK bakery chain blames ‘subdued high street footfall’ for weaker earnings

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Trump shares inflammatory video with crude reference to Netanyahu

President-elect’s post featuring economist Jeffrey Sachs comes weeks after Israeli PM claims two had a ‘warm’ chat. Donald Trump has shared inflammatory video content calling Benjamin Netanyahu ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?

He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama Canal

BBC News - Jan. 8

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