Ticketing Platform under Fire over Scalping of Coldplay Tickets

Over 20,000 ordered to evacuate as Franklin Fire rages in Malibu, California

More than 3,000 acres have been burned and at least 20,000 people are under evacuation orders as the Franklin Fire continues to spread in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

Nikki Giovanni’s poetry was a platform for truth-telling

There was a directness and urgency in her spoken and written voice but she could be mischievous and funny too. • Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet of the Black Arts Movement, dies aged 81 . Nikki ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

College Football Playoff ticket prices: Notre Dame vs. Indiana has highest get-in price of first-round games

Tickets for SMU vs. Penn State are significantly more affordable

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

How This AI Language Learning Platform Translated Their Tech Into Unicorn Status

Speak raised $78 million in a Series C round of funding that values the app at $1 billion.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Playoff game at Ohio State has sold 34% more tickets than Notre Dame game on StubHub

The Indiana vs

ABC News - Dec. 9

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Made a Record $2 Billion of Ticket Sales

Over 21 months, the pop superstar’s culture-dominating stage show doubled the gross of its closest competitor, according to ticket sales figures confirmed for the first time.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour smashes touring revenue record with more than $2bn in ticket sales

Pop singer’s 149-date tour, which ended on Sunday in Vancouver, more than doubles the previous record for a completed tour. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has been confirmed as the most commercially ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

$1 for a ticket to watch the New York Giants suddenly seems a little overpriced

The Giants have some promising players but it’s hard to believe that the team’s current ownership will appoint the right staff to halt fans’ misery. A $1 ticket for an NFL game – or nearly any ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Self-learning AI generates NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for every Week 14, 2024 game

SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 14 NFL odds and revealed its NFL predictions, NFL score predictions, and NFL betting picks for every game

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Football fans stand up to ‘ridiculous’ ticket-price hikes that border on antipathy

Premier League supporters are fighting to retain concession prices in the face of clubs’ desire to target ‘tourist fans’. For West Ham supporters it was a sense of values betrayed. “The club should ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Why Is Meta Platforms Inc. (META) Among the Best Tech Stocks for Long Term Investment?

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Tech Stocks For Long Term Investment. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) stands against the other ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Cash App Wades Into the Exclusive World of Presale Concert Tickets

Legacy credit cards and banks aren’t the only banking options to come with perks for premium access to events anymore.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Meta Platforms provides another reason to own oil-and-gas driller Coterra Energy

"I continue to like Coterra very much," Jim Cramer said.

CNBC - Dec. 6

How Bluesky CEO Jay Graber May Adapt Ads to Monetize the Anti-X Social Platform

The Jack Dorsey-launched social media company increased its user base eightfold this year, but must find profitable revenue streams that won’t ruin its user experience.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Under-fire Lopetegui vows to 'change' West Ham situation

Under-pressure manager Julen Lopetegui says "we are going to change the situation" at struggling West Ham.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Dick Van Dyke stars in Coldplay video as he turns 99

The actor recreates dance moves from across his career, and reflects on old age in a touching video.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Here's everything new coming to Disneyland in 2025 (so far) — including $67-per-day tickets

Disneyland Resort turns 70 in July, but the celebration will begin on May 16 with the launch of multiple entertainment options and the arrival of a Walt Disney robot.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

Woman who flew from New York to Paris without a ticket is charged in federal court

The woman who officials say boarded a flight without a ticket in New York during the Thanksgiving holiday and was detained upon landing in Paris has been charged with being a stowaway.

NBC News - Dec. 6

What a new uranium-trading platform says about investor interest in nuclear energy

Investor interest in nuclear energy is running hot, spawning new products, including the launch this week of a blockchain-based platform that allows traders to buy and sell a tokenized version of ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

It’s a cross-platform world — 61% of U.S. gamers play across multiple devices | exclusive CTA survey

Gaming has become a cross-platform world as a survey by the Consumer Technology Association found that 61% of U.S. gamers play across multiple devices.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Preorder Available Now On All Platforms, PC Version Is Nearly 20% Off

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is scheduled to release on January 17 for PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5, and preorders are now available. Origins is looking to build on the flashy musou combat of its ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

76ers tickets selling for as low as $5 on resale sites amid nightmare start to season

Fans can purchase tickets to Friday's game against the Magic for a huge bargain

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

With 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired the Company’s Biggest Shot Yet at Microsoft Over AI

Sundar Pichai says Google’s AI models are competitive, but it’s the product that is the problem.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Under-fire Real Madrid star ‘takes FULL responsibility’ for Athletic Club defeat

Kylian Mbappe is currently going through a challenging period at Real Madrid. The French superstar, who arrived at the club with immense expectations, has found himself under scrutiny after missing ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Ed Sheeran announces concert in Bhutan — with tickets starting at $10

Ed Sheeran announced this week he's taking his Mathematics Tour to Bhutan on Jan. 24, 2025 — the first major international concert to be held in the country.

CNBC - Dec. 5

'Sacked in the morning' - Wolves boss O'Neil under fire

Wolves fans turned on Gary O'Neil by chanting he should be "sacked in the morning", with the manager seemingly clinging to his job after a 4-0 thrashing at Everton.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here: Taylor Swift once again platform's most-streamed artist

’Tis the season to unpack Spotify Wrapped

ABC News - Dec. 4

Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Python data validator Pydantic launches model agnostic, AI agent development platform

A new agent framework designed to simplify the development of production-grade applications powered by large language models

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

How to avoid ticket scams during concert and holiday show season

Americans lost over $2.3 million to online ticket scams this year, according to the FBI. Lucas Gutterman from U.S. Public Interest Research Group shares tips to protect yourself.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges

The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the business

ABC News - Dec. 3

Australian Lamborghini Driver Ticketed for Lacking Special License on 1st Day of New Law

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Cease-Fire Between Israel, Hezbollah Teeters as Sides Exchange Fire

The flare-up in fighting highlights the ambiguities within the deal over how the cease-fire should be enforced.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire

Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Playgama raises $3M to build the go-to HTML5 game distribution platform

Playgama has raised $3 million to fund its HTML5 gaming distribution platform, where devs can get their games to as many players as possible.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

Sports Direct under fire for misspelt Cymru hat

Sports Direct have been caught selling a bobble hat branded with "Cyrmu" instead of Cymru.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Lebanon ceasefire under strain after Israeli strikes and Hezbollah mortar fire

Lebanon says 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes after Hezbollah fired mortars at an Israeli army post.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire, putting truce under severe strain

Air strikes by Israeli military across Lebanon come after militant group fires rockets

Financial Times - Dec. 2

Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire, Further Testing Cease-Fire

Both sides have accused each other of violating the deal; Hezbollah fired into Israel for the first time since the truce took effect, and Israel responded with airstrikes.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

BBC under scrutiny as 'MasterChef' host Gregg Wallace apologizes over misconduct allegations

The British government’s culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual ...

ABC News - Dec. 2

Ticketing Platform under Fire over Scalping of Coldplay Tickets

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