Corbin Burnes agrees to six-year, $210M deal with Diamondbacks
The top pitcher on the free agent market has found a home. Corbin Burnes and the Diamondbacks agreed to a six-year, $210 million contract late Friday night. This was reported by the newspaper's reporter John Heyman. The contract includes an opt-out after two years. Corbin Burnes and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a six-year contract […]
Vanguard strikes deal with FDIC over huge holdings in US banks – Financial Times
Stay informed with free updates Just sign up for US financial regulation myFT Digest — delivered straight to your inbox. Vanguard has bowed to regulatory pressure and agreed to new oversight of investments in some U.S. lenders, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for asset managers and banks. The deal, unveiled Friday by the […]
Big Lots in deal to keep hundreds of stores open
Big Lots announced Friday that it will sell its stores, distribution centers and intellectual property to retailers including Variety Wholesaler to Gordon Brothers in an effort to preserve the brand and save some distributors and jobs. – Announced that it has reached an agreement with Retail Partners. Privately owned Variety Wholesalers plans to acquire 200 […]
Adams cracks down on overtime for NYPD, 3 other NYC agencies, after alleged sex-for-OT deal
Mayor Eric Adams wants to curb excessive overtime at the New York Police Department, New York City, and two other departments in the Big Apple after overtime sex allegations that rocked the department. In Monday's order, Hizzoner announced a new set of rules aimed at cracking down on high-rise OTs in the police, fire department, […]
DeSean Jackson finalizing deal to become latest ex-NFL star to land college head coaching job: report
Another former NFL star will lead a college program in 2025. DeSean Jackson, a dynamic wide receiver who spent 15 years in the NFL, won one Super Bowl and appeared in three Pro Bowls, is headed to Delaware State University as the next head coach. According to ESPN, Jackson and the school have reportedly reached […]
We’ll Work on Rescuing and Reuniting, ‘Deal with the Immigration Consequences Later’
On Monday's broadcast of Fox News Channel's “Hannity,” incoming border czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration would work to find and rescue as many missing migrant children as possible, adding: We'll deal with the consequences later. We have to bring these children back to their families, and we have to make sure they are […]
Trump Has a ‘Mandate’ to Deal with Panama Canal, Greenland
On Monday, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said on Fox News Channel's “Hannity” that voters gave President-elect Donald Trump a “mission” to address the Panama Canal and Greenland issues. . Guest host Kellyanne Conway said, “Senator, a lot of people tonight have been warning about the Panama Canal and Greenland and the tariffs that President Trump […]
Nigel Farage offers to work with Peter Mandelson to secure US-UK trade deal | Trade policy
Nigel Farage has said he would be happy to help negotiate with the Trump administration after Peter Mandelson was confirmed as Westminster's new ambassador to the United States. Lord Mandelson said he believed the Reform UK leader, a friend of Donald Trump, could act as a bridge between Britain and the next Republican president. But […]
Mauritius holds out on Chagos Islands deal over Diego Garcia lease | Chagos Islands
Mauritius is holding out over a deal to take control of the Chagos Islands from Britain, with less than a month left for ministers to salvage the deal. The Mauritian government, which took office last month, has made it clear that it is dissatisfied with the terms negotiated by the previous government. Over the weekend, […]
Munich Re scoops up Park Avenue tower in $500M-plus deal
The struggling office building sales market received a $500 million gift, not from Santa but from the world's largest reinsurance company. Munich Re has quietly acquired joint venture partner Mutual of America at 320 Park Avenue, a 760,000-square-foot tower between East 50th and 51st Streets, The Post has learned. Ta. Munich Re previously owned 25% […]