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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

MLS to implement cash transfers between clubs

The MLS announced Tuesday will be allowed to use cash to acquire players from other clubs for the 2025 season, marking a significant shift from previous rules that restricted transfers to non-cash ...

ESPN - 11h

MLB rumors: Latest Roki Sasaki news as finalists emerge after teams eliminated from chase for Japanese ace

Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Jan. 13

CBS Sports - 1d

2024-25 MLB Free Agent Tracker: Top players, latest Hot Stove signings, biggest contracts, best available

Roki Sasaki, Alex Bregman, and Pete Alonso are among the big names left on the free agent market in Major League Baseball.

Yahoo 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

China's Local Governments Settle Overdue Bills With Apartments, Not Cash

In recent years, Chinese property developers have used unsold apartments to settle debts to construction companies and furniture suppliers. Now, Chinese local governments are following suit.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Death threats by WhatsApp: extortion drains Peruvians’ cash

From barbers to private schools, businesses and individuals are forced to send payments to criminals active across the region

Financial Times - 3d

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

As Madrid, Barcelona waver, Atlético are ready to grab LaLiga crown

Diego Simeone, his team and his philosophy are often written off. Each time, they bounce back.

ESPN - 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

Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale

More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.

BBC News - 4d

Grab Monster Hunter World And Rise For Only $10 For A Limited Time

Monster Hunter fans don't have to wait much longer for the next mainline entry in Capcom's wildly popular action-RPG series. Monster Hunter Wilds is slated to launch February 28, and players can ...

GameSpot - 5d

Australian casino group Star faces cash crunch as shares tumble 28%

Money laundering penalties and cost of living crisis take toll on gambling operations

Financial Times - 6d

Trump Inauguration, Awash in Cash, Runs Out of Perks for Big Donors

The president-elect has raised more than $170 million for his swearing-in, an inaugural record, as wealthy Americans flock to curry favor with him and some give money even without the prospect of ...

The New York Times - 6d

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

Bitcoin Is Luring More Companies and Their Cash

It is a sharp pivot away from the cautious approach of the traditional corporate treasury, normally charged with safeguarding cash rather than chasing higher returns.

The New York Times - 6d

China expands ‘cash for clunkers’ scheme to rice cookers and microwaves

Beijing unveils $11bn in subsidies to trade in appliances amid concern over weak economic momentum

Financial Times - 6d

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

The latest forecast covering the UK

BBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday.

BBC News - 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

See the latest forecast covering the UK

The BBC's Carol Kirkwood explains what the next few days will look like across the UK.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Seahawks' Smith cashes in on $6M bonus in win

While Geno Smith said he cared most about the win in Sunday's finale, he also hit three contract escalators in the game worth $6 million.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Amad Diallo grabs draw as Manchester United finally stand up at Liverpool

An evening of some redemption for Manchester United was not without its customary slice of Anfield agony. Thirty seconds remained of a gripping battle when Joshua Zirkzee spurned the chance of hero ...

The Guardian - 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

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