Mlb to Use Helmet Ad for Playoffs in 4year Deal

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.

The New York Times - 1d

Israel-Gaza war live: ceasefire deal ‘right on brink’, says US, as hopes rise for agreement

US secretary of state, in last major foreign policy speech, says countries in Middle East must achieve their aspirations in a climate of peace and security. Gaza ceasefire negotiations ‘right on ...

The Guardian - 3h

China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal

Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US ban

Financial Times - 13h

2025 NFL playoffs: Why the home team decided to use visitor's locker room in Vikings-Rams NFC wild-card game

This isn't something you see every day

CBS Sports - 1d

Oliviero Toscani, photographer behind provocative Benetton ads, dies aged 82

Tributes paid to Italian known for images that drew attention to social themes including HIV/Aids and racism. Tributes have been paid to Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer renowned ...

The Guardian - 1d

Company behind incorrect Los Angeles alerts says it added new safeguards

Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.

CBS News - 3d

MLB bans fans who grabbed Betts in World Series

Major League Baseball has banned two fans, Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, who interfered with Dodgers star Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games ...

ESPN - 3d

MLB bans two fans who grabbed LA Dodgers' Betts

Two fans are banned from all Major League Baseball stadiums indefinitely after ripping the ball out of Los Angeles Dodgers fielder Mookie Betts' glove last year.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

MLB bans fans who grabbed ball from player's glove

Two fans are banned from all Major League Baseball stadiums indefinitely after ripping the ball out of Los Angeles Dodgers fielder Mookie Betts' glove last year.

BBC News - 3d

England’s Lauren Filer: ‘I don’t want to hurt anyone, but to get a few helmets is fun’

The fast bowler says Australia ‘didn’t know who I was’ in the last Ashes but this time around they will be wary of the 24-year-old as she pushes the 80mph barrier. It’s not often that you hear a ...

The Guardian - 3d

Ad filmed at TV stars' wedding banned over smoking

The advertising watchdog upholds complaints about Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan's clothing ad.

BBC News - 3d

MLB bans Yankee fans who interfered with Betts at World Series indefinitely

MLB bans two spectators who grabbed Dodgers’ Betts Yankee fans were ejected from World Series in October Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers ...

The Guardian - 4d

Watch live: Biden to discuss economy after US added 256K jobs in December

President Biden will deliver remarks Friday evening about the state of the economy and the most recent jobs report, which showed the country added a whopping 256,000 jobs last month. This report ...

The Hill - 4d

Constellation’s stock soared on AI hopes. Now the energy company is using those gains to buy Calpine in $16 billion deal.

Constellation Energy Corp., an electricity provider whose stock has doubled over the last year on hopes it will help meet the voracious energy demand created by artificial-intelligence ...

MarketWatch - 4d

McConnell: Biden selling out to Big Labor by blocking US Steel deal

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) argued President Biden is selling out to Big Labor by blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. “The Biden administration will leave America’s ...

The Hill - 5d

Blocked MLB prospects who could use a change of scenery as the Dodgers trade Diego Cartaya to the Twins

These prospects deserve playing time, they just can't seem to find it with their current teams

CBS Sports - 5d

Amazon aims to expand advertising business by letting retailers use its ad tools on their stores

Amazon Retail Ad Service will allow sites to show "contextually relevant ads in the right place and at the right time" in search results, the company said.

CNBC - 5d

Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads

Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.

CNBC - 6d

Nippon Steel bets on Trump to salvage $15bn US deal

Japanese company and target US Steel have also sued the Biden administration and rival Cleveland-Cliffs

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Biden establishes largest corridor of protected land by adding 2 new monuments

The two new monuments -- the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands -- total nearly 850,000 acres, according to the administration.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Adding Some New Parkour Moves

Parkour has been an important part of the Assassin's Creed franchise from the beginning, but Assassin's Creed Shadows will be making some adjustments to the acrobatic running style. Ubisoft has ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland as father says deal for US to buy it 'must happen'

Donald Trump, Jr., son of President-elect Donald Trump, emphasized that his visit to Greenland on Tuesday was just a personal one.

ABC News - Jan. 7

2025 NFL Draft: One ideal prospect for every non-playoff team, including Cowboys, Patriots adding playmakers

The majority of the draft order has been set

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Blackstone joins private equity deal wave in US accounting sector

Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuations

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Do cheerleaders need to wear helmets? Ball hits Cowboys cheerleader in head, knocks her down

Cowboys cheerleader Michelle Siemienowski says she's OK after the UC Santa Barbara graduate got hit in the head with a football when a kickoff went out of bounds.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Nippon Steel and US Steel sue after Biden blocks $15bn deal

Donald Trump calls for American steel group to remain independent company

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Zac Taylor says Bengals 'capable of everything' if team makes playoffs: 'They're not going to want us in'

Cincinnati is hoping that Saturday wasn't its last game

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

MLB rumors: Orioles still shopping after adding Charlie Morton, Red Sox shut down, Cardinals looking for arms

Here are your hot stove rumors for Sunday, Jan. 5

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands in the new year

Although there are still free agents to be signed, let's reassess the standings now that we're in the middle of the offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Despite Blocked US Steel Bid, Japan Won’t Stop Seeking American Deals

Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

US Steel’s tortuous un-merger is a deal for the ages

Would-be acquirers prepare for era where big is no longer bad, but foreign still might be

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Facebook and Instagram Ads Push Gun Silencers Disguised as Car Parts

A network of Facebook pages has been advertising “fuel filters” that are actually meant to be used as silencers, which are heavily regulated by US law. Even US military officials are concerned.

Wired - Jan. 3

Biden Officials Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak With Added Money

The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - Jan. 3