Paramount Global receives competing bid of up to $43B from Apex Capital

Investment firm Apex Capital Trust said Wednesday it had submitted a competing proposal to acquire Paramount Global for up to $43 billion in an all-cash deal. Paramount has a 45-day “go-shop” period during which it can secure new deals following its merger deal with David Ellison’s Skydance Media. Paramount and National Amusements did not immediately […]

Steven van de Velde, Olympian convicted of rape, receives mixed fan reaction

PARIS — Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl, received a mix of boos and applause when he was introduced before his loss in the opening match of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Van de Velde didn’t speak to reporters after […]

Mattel receives buyout offer from L Catterton, shares soar 20%

L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by luxury goods giant LVMH, has approached Mattel, the toy maker that makes Barbie and Hot Wheels, with a takeover bid, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The move could encourage other potential bidders to consider making offers for Mattel, including rival Hasbro Inc. Hasbro has […]

WWII veteran receives standing ovation, ‘USA’ chants after moving speech

Sergeant William Pekrull, 98, a decorated World War II and Normandy landings veteran, received a standing ovation and huge cheers after delivering a moving speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention titled “Make America Strong Again,” in which he recounted his harrowing war experiences and unwavering patriotism. “It breaks my heart to […]

Peter Navarro Receives Warm Welcome At RNC Just Hours After Being Released From Prison

Peter Navarro walks off the stage with his fiancee during day three of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians and Republican enthusiasts are gathering in Milwaukee for the annual convention that will culminate with former President Donald Trump accepting the party’s presidential nomination. The Republican […]