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) […]
Trump Media nearing deal to buy crypto firm Bakkt: report
President-elect Donald Trump's social media company is reportedly in talks to acquire cryptocurrency company Bakkt. Trump Media & Technology Group is nearing an all-stock acquisition of a cryptocurrency trading platform previously led by former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, an ardent supporter of President Trump. The Financial Times reported The announcement was made Monday based on […]
Knicks slam NBA probe linking Rick Brunson’s promotion to Jalen’s team-friendly deal
The Knicks accused the NBA of retaliatory “harassment” amid rumors of a league investigation into Rick Brunson's promotion to lead assistant. “Mr. Brunson replaces Johnny Bryant and receives the same annual salary as Mr. Bryant,” MSG Sports said in a statement. “It's offensive when someone argues that Rick doesn't deserve a promotion. Rick has done […]
Alex Jones-affiliated company challenges Onion’s Infowars deal
Losers associated with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Monday disputed the Onion's acquisition of Jones' Infowars website, saying the humor site won a fraudulent bankruptcy auction and offered half the bid in cash. First American United Companies, which is affiliated with Mr. Jones' nutritional supplement business, has asked U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston […]
TNT to keep NBA rights in settlement deal — but with a major twist
Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of TNT, announced Monday that it will maintain access to coveted National Basketball Association content for another 11 years under a settlement agreement with the league, but will no longer be available in the U.S. The match will not be televised. However, the new deal will allow WBD to […]