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Paramount Merger Draws Subscriber Lawsuit Over Pricing, Content

Five streaming customers are challenging the $110 billion deal in court, arguing consolidation will raise prices and shrink choice—a rare consumer test of media mergers.

yesterday· 3 min read

Knicks Set NBA Playoff Record with 47-Point Halftime Lead

New York's historic dominance over Atlanta in Game 6 was marred by ejections after a late-half scuffle.

yesterday· 2 min read

Giants WR Darius Slayton Out for Spring After Core-Muscle Surgery

Starting receiver will miss entire offseason program following recent procedure, sources say.

2 days ago· 1 min read

Meta Reports 20 Million User Drop, Cites Iran and Russia Disruptions

The social media giant's bundled metrics obscure platform-specific trends as geopolitical restrictions reshape its global footprint.

Schroder's Fourth-Quarter Surge Lifts Cavs to Game 5 Win

Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the final period as Cleveland seized a 3-2 series lead with a 125-120 victory.

Washington

House Passes Budget Blueprint for Immigration Reconciliation Bill

Speaker Johnson narrowly clears procedural hurdle in party-line vote, setting stage for second reconciliation package focused on border enforcement.

Washington

White House: TSA, DHS Worker Funds Depleted by May Without Action

OMB warns Congress that emergency funding for homeland security payroll will run dry next month, raising stakes in budget standoff.

2 days ago· 3 min read

Sorokin, Swayman, Vasilevskiy Named Vezina Trophy Finalists

Three elite netminders vie for the NHL's top goaltending honor as the 2025-26 season awards race heats up.

3 days ago· 2 min read

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Politics

Alabama, Tennessee Call Special Sessions on Redistricting

Republican governors convene lawmakers to redraw congressional maps after Supreme Court narrows Voting Rights Act protections.

7 hours ago· 2 min read

Trump Backs Barr in Kentucky Senate Race, Reshapes 2026 Field

The former president's endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr and request for rival Nate Morris to step aside signals strategic consolidation ahead of midterms.

11 hours ago· 3 min read

Trump Backs Barr for Kentucky Senate, Sidelines MAGA Challenger

The former president's endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr reshapes the 2026 race and signals a pragmatic turn in GOP primary strategy.

11 hours ago· 2 min read

Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents' Dinner

Secret Service cleared the dais mid-event Saturday night; reason for evacuation remains unclear.

6 days ago· 1 min read

Business

Paramount Merger Draws Subscriber Lawsuit Over Pricing, Content

Five streaming customers are challenging the $110 billion deal in court, arguing consolidation will raise prices and shrink choice—a rare consumer test of media mergers.

yesterday· 3 min read

Ballmer Denounces Founder He Backed After Fraud Guilty Plea

Microsoft's former CEO says he was 'duped' by Joseph Sanberg, detailing investor harm in sentencing letter.

Amazon-Backed Nuclear Startup X-energy Raises $1 Billion in IPO Driven by Data Center Demand

Small modular reactor developer exceeds expectations as tech companies seek clean power for AI infrastructure

last week· 3 min read

The Upfronts Aren't About TV Anymore: Where Madison Avenue's Billions Are Really Going

As streaming captures prime viewership, the industry's annual ad-buying spectacle is quietly transforming into a marketplace where traditional broadcast plays a shrinking role.

Tech

Meta Reports 20 Million User Drop, Cites Iran and Russia Disruptions

The social media giant's bundled metrics obscure platform-specific trends as geopolitical restrictions reshape its global footprint.

Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Shifts as AI Market Tops $4 Trillion

The tech giants are ending exclusive licensing just as Wall Street forecasts explosive enterprise AI growth.

4 days ago· 3 min read

Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Hits Snag as Jurors Voice Strong Dislike

Jury selection reveals widespread negative opinions of Elon Musk, complicating his breach-of-contract case against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

4 days ago· 3 min read

Lachy Groom Backs Indian House-Help Startup Pronto at $200M

Silicon Valley investor's bet on domestic-services platform signals venture appetite for emerging-market consumer startups despite funding slowdown.

Markets

UAE's OPEC Exit Rattles Oil Markets Amid Fed Decision

The surprise withdrawal threatens cartel unity and injects fresh uncertainty into energy prices as investors face a packed earnings calendar and monetary policy update.

3 days ago· 2 min read

U.S. Warns Banks on Sanctions Risk From China Refineries Buying Iranian Oil

Treasury alert targets financial institutions serving independent Chinese refiners that process the majority of Iran's crude exports.

3 days ago· 3 min read

Food Stocks That Pay: A Guide to Dividend Income in Staples

Consumer food companies offer steady dividends, attracting income investors seeking stability in volatile markets.

6 days ago· 5 min read

Gold's Safe-Haven Rally Fades as Iran Tensions Cool

Three-week surge reverses as geopolitical risk premiums deflate, showing how quickly safe-haven demand can evaporate.

6 days ago· 2 min read

World

Israeli Strikes Kill 13 in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Four women and a child among the dead as fighting continues despite recent diplomatic efforts to halt Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

1 hour ago· 2 min read

U.S. and Iran Turn to Pakistan for Indirect Diplomacy

After direct talks stalled, both nations send delegations to Islamabad for back-channel negotiations aimed at de-escalating a two-month conflict.

Israel Strikes Lebanon Hours After Trump Extends Ceasefire by Three Weeks

IDF accuses Hezbollah of violations as fragile truce faces new test

Canada Eyes Closer European Ties as U.S. Policy Shifts Fuel Strategic Uncertainty

Ottawa's pivot toward the EU reflects growing unease over Washington's reliability, analysts say