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The NBA doesn’t just want to build a European basketball league — it wants to revolutionize the international pro game
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the worlds of sports business and media. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has a new pet project with grand ambitions — […]
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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos to visit White House for talks on WBD deal, report says
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos speaks during comedian Ricky Gervais’s star unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S., May 30, 2025. Mario Anzuoni | Reuters Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos will head to the White House on Thursday for meetings on his company’s efforts to acquire part of Warner Bros. Discovery as […]
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David Ellison has a rocky history at the box office. Buying Warner Bros. could fix that
Chairman & CEO Paramount David Ellison attends the UFC 324 event at T-Mobile Arena on January 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff Bottari | Ufc | Getty Images If there’s one thing that Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison knows well, it’s an impossible mission. Ellison, producer of five of the “Mission: Impossible” films, has […]
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Warner Bros. Discovery says Paramount makes higher bid, board will weigh offer against Netflix deal
An aerial view of the Paramount logo on the water tower at Paramount Studios on Feb. 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said it had received a higher takeover offer from Paramount Skydance and will review the new bid under the terms of its existing […]
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Epstein files: Longevity guru Peter Attia quits CBS News after email fallout
Dr. Peter Attia arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of ‘Limitless with Chris Hemsworth’ at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, New York, on Nov. 15, 2022. Gabriele Holtermann | AP Longevity guru Dr. Peter Attia resigned as a contributor to CBS News amid fallout over his past email correspondence with convicted […]
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Trump demands Netflix fire Susan Rice as DOJ probes Warner deal
A drone view shows the Netflix logo on one of the company’s buildings in the Hollywood neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, U.S., Jan. 20, 2026. Daniel Cole | Reuters President Donald Trump late Saturday called on Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice or “pay the consequences,” after she said Democrats would push for corporate […]
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Famed director James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker over Netflix-WBD deal
Canadian filmmaker James Cameron poses during a photocall for the opening of the exhibition entitled ‘The Art of James Cameron’ at the Cinematheque Francaise in Paris on April 3, 2024. Stephane De Sakutin | AFP | Getty Images Legendary “Titanic” director James Cameron is likening the theatrical experience to a “sinking ship” if Netflix acquires […]
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Famed director James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker over Netflix-WBD deal
Canadian filmmaker James Cameron poses during a photocall for the opening of the exhibition entitled ‘The Art of James Cameron’ at the Cinematheque Francaise in Paris on April 3, 2024. Stephane De Sakutin | AFP | Getty Images Legendary “Titanic” director James Cameron is likening the theatrical experience to a “sinking ship” if Netflix acquires […]
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The NBA wants to embrace content creators without degrading its golden goose of live sports rights
The future of the NBA’s media strategy was taking shape at this year’s All-Star weekend. The fanfare has always been about showcasing the league’s best players. But this year, the event was as much about the league’s partnership with content creators as it was on-the-court talent. More than 200 global creators took part in the […]
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Figma shares climb on earnings beat, but analysts note that AI risk remains
Shares of Figma traded higher on Thursday, but were well short of the initial surge following earnings. The stock was up by as much as 15% after the bell on Wednesday, when the design software maker reported fourth-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations and offered rosy guidance. Figma’s revenue grew 40% year over year to […]
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