Israel moves towards ceasefire deal with Hezbollah: reports
After nearly a year of fighting that escalated into full-scale war in September, Israel is reportedly moving toward a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah. Israeli media Including YNET and Haaretz newspaper reported that Israel had tentatively agreed to a US-backed ceasefire proposal. According to reports, no final agreement has been reached. Journalists take photos of […]
Brooklyn Navy Yard developer strikes $150M refinancing deal for Admirals Row
Steiner New York City, the company that founded the Hollywood-inspired Steiner Studios for film and television production, has refinanced another key component of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The $148.5 million bridging loan from Deutsche Bank is for Admiral's Row, an eight-acre, 696,000-square-foot complex that is home to Wegmans and 350,000 square feet that is master […]
Cop29 agrees $1.3tn climate finance deal but campaigners brand it a ‘betrayal’ | Cop29
Rich and poor countries struck a multitrillion-dollar deal on the climate crisis early Sunday morning after marathon negotiations and days of intense criticism that ended in what activists called a “betrayal.” Developing countries will receive at least $1.3tn (£1tn) a year by 2035 to help them transition to low-carbon economies and deal with the impacts […]
NY Times advice column ponders how Democrats should deal with Trump-supporting family members
The New York Times' Ethicist Advice column on Friday answered a reader's question about how Democratic voters should deal with a close family member who supported President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the election. “I am strongly opposed to President Trump, and so is my wife and her family who live nearby, […]
Senate reaches deal on stalled Biden judicial nominees
The Senate on Thursday announced an agreement to complete work on seven of President Biden's nine stalled judicial nominees, who sparked fierce battles on the Senate floor this week. A Senate Democratic leadership aide familiar with the agreement said the Senate is expected to finish confirming all the judges invited to the chamber by Senate […]
Fox, Disney’s Hulu extend multiyear streaming tie-up with $1.5B deal: report
Fox Entertainment and Hulu announced a multiyear content deal Thursday that will see the Walt Disney Co.-owned streaming platform retain streaming rights to a wide range of Fox programming. The deal includes an expanded marketing agreement for the platform, reportedly worth more than $1.5 billion over four years. according to deadline. The new agreement builds […]
Momentum Builds in Canada to Kick Mexico Out of North America Trade Deal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday joined all other provincial leaders in supporting his push for a bilateral trade deal with the United States under the second Trump administration, rather than a continental deal that also included Mexico. said they are united. “I just finished a call with all the prime ministers and we all […]
McDonald’s to extend $5 Meal Deal, launch ‘McValue’ menu
McDonald's plans to enhance its highly successful meal deal with the addition of a “McValue” initiative to attract cost-conscious customers and restore its reputation after a deadly E. coli outbreak. The world's largest fast food chain is extending its $5 meal deal, which rolled out over the summer and was scheduled to last just four […]
Senate showdown: GOP secures deal with Schumer to save coveted appellate judges for Trump
Fox's first appearance: Senate Democrats and Republicans struck a late-night agreement on judicial votes and confirmations Wednesday, ensuring President-elect Donald Trump's ability to appoint four key appellate court judges in his second administration. As Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York tries to push President Biden's judicial selections as far as possible, Senate Republicans […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs acquired by Blackstone in $8B deal
Blackstone announced Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Jersey Mike's Subs, valuing the company at about $8 billion, including debt, one person said. Reuters reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter, that Blackstone was nearing a deal with Jersey Mike's. The deal, expected to close in early 2025, highlights private equity (PE) […]