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Washington Post loses a reported 200K digital subscriptions, 3 editorial board members over endorsement veto
The Washington Post Building at One Franklin Square Building on June 5, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Washington Post reportedly has lost more than 200,000 digital subscriptions, and three members of its editorial board have stepped down on the heels of its decision not to endorse a candidate in the […]
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Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris, paper reports
The Washington Post Building at One Franklin Square Building on June 5, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Washington Post said Friday that it will not endorse a candidate in the presidential election this year, breaking decades of tradition, and sparking immediate criticism of the decision. The newspaper also Friday published […]
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TKO Group to acquire IMG, Professional Bull Riders and On Location from Endeavor for $3.25 billion
TKO Group, the company that owns WWE and UFC, is expanding into sports-adjacent properties by acquiring three businesses for $3.25 billion from its controlling owner, Endeavor Group. The businesses are Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG, the companies announced Thursday. The deal is all stock, and Endeavor’s ownership in TKO will increase from 53% to […]
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MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami competes during a friendly match between Inter Miami and Newell’s Old Boys at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on February 15, 2024. Arturo Jimenez | Anadolu | Getty Images Major League Soccer scored several regular season records, including for attendance and sponsorship, thanks in part to international super […]
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Disney will name Bob Iger’s replacement in early 2026; James Gorman to become board chair next year
James Gorman, executive chairman and then-chief executive of Morgan Stanley, speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Disney has tapped James Gorman to replace Mark Parker as the company’s next chairman, effective in January, as the media giant lays the […]
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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 will soon work as a hearing aid. Here’s what it’s like
Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers remarks before the start of an Apple event at the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 9, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images I tested the new hearing health features coming to Apple‘s AirPods Pro 2 headphones, and they saved me a long-overdue trip to the audiologist. Apple unveiled […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Everyone’s watching Netflix shares
The Netflix Albuquerque Studios film and television production studio lot in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what […]
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Netflix earnings are after the bell. Here’s what to expect
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Netflix is due to report third-quarter earnings after the closing bell Thursday. Wall Street will be paying close attention to details surrounding the company’s advertising-supported business model, upcoming live sporting events and the continued effects of its password crackdown on subscriber numbers. After all, this is […]
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Latino audience is key for NFL growth in the U.S. and abroad
Isiah Pacheco #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs for a one yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. Rob Carr | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Earlier this month a well-known musician showed up at […]
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Diamond Sports, FanDuel reach naming rights agreement for regional sports networks
Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Images More change is coming to Diamond Sports’ regional sports networks. The company said in court papers filed Tuesday that it reached a naming rights deal with Flutter-owned FanDuel, which will rebrand the Bally Sports channels just as the National Hockey League season has started and the National Basketball […]
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