Paramount investor Mario Gabelli ‘may not sell stock’ in proposed Skydance merger
Billionaire Mario Gabelli, the largest voting shareholder in the holding company that controls Paramount, said he might remain an investor if the media giant were to merge with Skydance, despite previously being skeptical of such a partnership. Earlier this week, heir Shari Redstone surprised media members by announcing that she would accept a merger proposal […]
Netflix, Disney ask Canada court to stop proposed tax on streaming revenue: report
Major U.S. video streaming services including Netflix and Disney have asked a Canadian court to block a plan to force authorities to use 5% of their domestic sales to fund local news broadcasts and other domestic content. The Motion Picture Association of Canada, which represents streaming distributors, said last month’s order by the Canadian Broadcasting […]
Trump’s Proposed ‘Fight League’ Might Be The Perfect Solution To The Migrant Crisis
There’s a crappy movie from the aughts, “The Condemned,” where prisoners fight each other to win their freedom — all for viewers’ enjoyment on a reality TV show. Now, if there’s one thing Donald Trump knows, it’s reality TV. The media is crying about “dehumanizing language,” but Trump’s proposed “fight league” for migrants might be […]
$111B NYC budget deal to reverse most of Eric Adams’ proposed cuts
Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams reached a handshake deal on Friday on a more than $111 billion budget that would reverse most of the cuts the mayor has pushed through in recent months, sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post. The two men, who have been at odds over […]
Proposed tax plan eliminates taxes on social security income and moves Kansas to two tax brackets – KAKE
news 12 hours 43 minutes ago Written by Jocelyn Schifferdecker TOPEKA, Kan. (KAKE) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Republican leaders have finally come to an agreement on a tax cut plan after months of disagreement. Republican leaders who helped craft the plan said they believe it will help save Kansans money. “This is going […]
California Democrats reject budget cuts proposed by Newsom as new fiscal year approaches
In the Golden State, Democrats in the legislature are pushing forward with their ways to cut the budget after rejecting proposals from Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), even as discussions continue. California lawmakers have been in a race to pass a balanced budget ahead of the new fiscal year to avoid a shutdown. However, which cuts […]
The ATF’s Latest Proposed Regulation Could Make 40 Million Gun Owners Felons Overnight
This is a conspicuous confiscation of power, and it’s precisely what America’s founding fathers strove to avoid through the establishment of checks and balances. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has published a notice outlining their plans to update regulations on stabilizing braces. Originally developed to help those with disabilities shoot comfortably, stabilizing braces […]
Pennsylvania charter schools hit hard in proposed funding formula
A bill that would change the state’s public school funding formula passed the House on Monday, sparking both jubilation and confusion among lawmakers. Supporters call the plan a victory for students whose education has been denied due to economic inequality, but critics point out that 64 of the bill’s 87 pages are focused on cutting […]
Israeli divestment ban proposed in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to protect the state’s Israeli financial holdings despite mounting public pressure to cut ties amid the ongoing war with Hamas. Sens. Steve Santarsiero, D-Doylestown, and Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-Jacobus, said they’ll soon introduce legislation to “uphold Pennsylvania’s steadfast support for Israel” by banning from […]
F1 team bosses address concerns over proposed 2026 regulations
Motorsport’s governing body, the Federation International Automobile (FIA), released proposed rules for the 2026 F1 season on Thursday. On Friday ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, several team principals had the opportunity to give their opinions on potential rule changes. During the FIA press conference, James Vowles, Mike Clack, Andrea Stella and Ayao Komatsu were […]