Comcast considering buying cable competitor Charter
Comcast has been quietly contemplating a potential acquisition of Charter Communications for a while, but it hasn’t progressed, mainly due to the burden of debt, according to sources familiar with the situation. Reports suggest that Comcast’s CEO, Brian Roberts, sparked speculation last week when he announced plans to separate NBCUniversal from the company. However, it’s […]
Major midday stock movements: Comcast, Charter Communications, Rocket Lab, Alphabet, Verizon and others
Here’s a look at the companies making notable movements this midday: Chipmakers — The semiconductor sector experienced some volatility on Monday as investors shifted funds among different markets. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) initially dropped by 3.1% but recovered to gain 2.5%. Nvidia dipped 0.6%, rebounding from a 1.4% decrease. Micron also reduced its earlier […]
Charter school leaders criticize education officials in harsh letter
Charter School Leaders Concerned Over State Education Policies Leaders of charter schools in New York are expressing significant concerns about state education officials whom they believe are hindering the growth of publicly funded alternative schools. Instead of celebrating educational achievements, they feel targeted. A group of fourteen charter leaders addressed a pointed letter to Education […]
Charter acknowledges Spectrum data breach following ShinyHunters’ hacking allegations
One phone call might have led to a significant security breach involving Charter Communications, which runs Spectrum, a major U.S. broadband and cable provider serving over 32 million customers across more than 40 states. Charter confirmed a cybersecurity issue after a ransomware group called ShinyHunters listed them on a leak site. While the company asserted […]
Five victims of the Virginia charter bus accident have been named, and the driver faces manslaughter charges.
Charter Bus Driver Charged in Fatal Virginia Crash A charter bus driver has been charged following a tragic accident in Virginia that claimed the lives of five individuals. Jing S. Dong, who resides in Staten Island, N.Y., is a non-English-speaking naturalized U.S. citizen from China with a commercial license obtained in 2024. He faces two […]
Charter school educator taken into custody for suspected sexual abuse of a student — authorities indicate there could be additional victims
California Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Contact with Student A teacher in California has been arrested on allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with a student, and authorities are concerned there may be more victims. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation began on January 28, 2026, focusing on claims of inappropriate behavior involving a […]
Midday stock movements: Intel, AMD, Charter, Hims & Hers, Eli Lilly and others
Here’s a look at companies making notable moves in intraday trading: Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, saw its stock drop almost 8%. This came after Deutsche Bank changed its rating from buy to hold, expressing concerns over sustainable earnings and cash flow growth. Charter Communications experienced a significant decline as well, falling 23% after […]
Lesser-known NYC charter school with 22% homeless rate claims state chess title
Students Shine at State Chess Championship Students from the Rosalyn Yarrow Charter School in the South Bronx have made an impressive mark by winning the New York State Chess Championship. This school, where 22% of students face homelessness and almost all are economically disadvantaged, is set to advance to the National Chess Tournament in Baltimore, […]
Coinbase secures first approval from banking regulators for trust charter, enhancing custody efforts
Coinbase Moves Toward National Trust Company Approval Coinbase (COIN) announced on Thursday that it has gained initial approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a National Trust company. This marks a significant step for the company in its ambitions to function as a federally regulated cryptocurrency custodian, according […]
Charter schools in New York City urge Hochul and Mamdani for funding for pre-K and 3-K during the push for universal childcare
Charter Schools Left Out of New Child Care Expansion New York City charter school educators are expressing concerns about being excluded from Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul’s planned massive expansion of universal child care. This ambitious initiative, costing $4.5 billion, aims to provide universal child care for the city’s 2-year-olds and enhance preschool […]