Israeli PM office denies reports that Hamas forwarded list of hostages to release in event of deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied reports that Hamas had forwarded a list of hostages to be released under Sunday's ceasefire agreement. Reuters reported early Sunday that Hamas had approved a list of 34 hostages it was willing to release in exchange for a ceasefire agreement. Hamas officials said the deal was conditional on […]
Rival CEO spread doubt about Nippon Steel deal prospects to Wall Street, documents allege
WASHINGTON—Nippon Steel Corp. faced skepticism about the Biden administration's $14.9 billion bid to buy U.S. Steel, while also battling headwinds from unforeseen sources. The CEOs of the company's rival bidders had repeatedly questioned the prospects for the deal. To all investors. Lourenco Goncalves, CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, the steelmaker whose $7 billion takeover bid for U.S. […]
Schumer on working with Trump to secure DACA deal: ‘We’d love to do that’
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York said Democrats are “happy” to work with President-elect Trump on a deal regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Schumer joined NBC News' “Meet the Press” on Sunday and was asked about areas where the incoming administration and Democrats could work together, particularly President Trump's plans to crack […]
Catfish Hunter’s Yankees deal helped change baseball forever
The most important golden jubilee passed this week. New Year's Eve marked the 50th anniversary of the day the Yankees flew the Catfish Hunters into their temporary offices (Yankee Stadium was in the midst of renovations) and suspended the city's entire baseball writing staff's celebration plans. George Steinbrenner was nowhere to be seen. Because he, […]
Notre Dame’s Charles Du Inks NIL Deal With Antonio Brown After AB Called Him ‘Chink’
What the heck is going on here? Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown posted on Twitter…Yes. that Antonio Brown… Notre Dame cornerback explained Charles Du With racial slurs. (Related: There's an incredibly ridiculous reason why ESPN didn't air a pro-American ceremony before the Sugar Bowl: Report) Before the Fighting Irish's 23-10 victory over Georgia in […]
Kai Trump signs NIL deal for trading cards with massive price tag
Leaf Trading Cards has announced a partnership with Kai Trump, Donald Trump's granddaughter, to sell limited edition trading cards featuring her likeness. Card companies listed × Introducing 6 different cards of soon-to-be NCAA athletes for the Kai Trump Autograph Pack Featuring Ultra-Low Rarities and Rare Inscriptions. The new cards were described as “ultimately collector's treasures,” […]
Trump Endorsement Helps Mike Johnson Close Deal on Speakership
Critics of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Los Angeles) are chiming in after President-elect Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale. Mr. Johnson ended the 118th Congress failing in government funding battles and angering conservatives, moderates, and even Mr. Trump himself, making it highly unlikely that he would retain the gavel until the next Congress. […]
Excellus and St. Joseph’s Health reach new deal, bringing to close a contentious contract season – syracuse.com
Syracuse, N.Y. — Central New York's largest health insurer reached an agreement with St. Joseph's Health late on New Year's Eve, ending the region's last major insurance negotiations in a contentious year. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and St. Joe's announced an agreement Tuesday around 10:30 p.m. to maintain in-network coverage for more than 35,000 patients. “Excellus […]
Excellus and St. Joseph's Health end insurance dispute, multi-year deal reached – CNYcentral.com
Syracuse, New York — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and St. Joseph's Health have reached a multi-year contractual agreement, effective Wednesday, January 1, 2025, that will keep St. Joseph's Health in the Excellus BCBS provider network. A spokesperson for St. Joseph's Health confirmed the agreement with CNY Central late Tuesday night. The following statement was provided: St. […]
St. Joseph's Health and Aetna reach last minute deal, ending one insurance disputes – CNYcentral.com
Syracuse, New York — St. Joseph Health and Aetna have reached a multiyear agreement that ends one of several insurance disputes in central New York. It has been about a month since St. Joseph's Health and Excellus agreed to extend insurance negotiations. The new deadline for the dispute is now the end of February. A […]