Paramount Global is launching Paramount Sports Entertainment, a new division headed by Jesse Sisgold, former Skydance Sports chairman. This division will produce scripted and unscripted sports programming for Paramount's platforms and third-party services, develop sports games, and collaborate with athletes, leagues, and brands. It will complement, but also...
The Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers kick off the NFL's 2025 season's second week with a Thursday Night Football matchup at Lambeau Field. Packers QB Jordan Love faces Commanders QB Jayden Daniels in a game airing at 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video, Twitch, and local TV...
NASA's interim administrator, Sean Duffy, addressed reporters regarding new evidence of potential past microbial life on Mars discovered by the Perseverance rover. The discussion was largely dominated by questions about the future of the $8-11 billion Mars Sample Return mission, currently on hold. Duffy stated the mission's review...
DC Comics canceled its Red Hood comic book series after writer Gretchen Felker-Martin's controversial social media posts joking about the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Felker-Martin's posts, since deleted, expressed sentiments viewed as promoting hostility. DC stated that while valuing individual expression, posts promoting violence violate their...
A zookeeper in Bangkok's Safari World was mauled to death by lions after violating safety regulations, prompting investigations into the zoo's animal possession and safety protocols. Witnesses filmed the attack, which lasted about 15 minutes, before colleagues rescued the victim. Safari World expressed condolences and pledged to improve...
Following an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, Gulf leaders, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, expressed outrage. This action, violating international norms, has caused significant concern among Gulf nations about potential US abandonment of its protective role. The incident threatens to undermine US regional priorities,...
Senate Republicans passed a rule change allowing faster confirmation of President Trump's nominees, overriding Democratic objections after bipartisan negotiations failed. The 53-45 vote enables en bloc consideration of nominees, addressing GOP complaints about Democratic delays. Democrats argued Republicans rushed the process, rejecting a compromise proposal. The new...
NPR has appointed Tommy Evans, a veteran CNN international correspondent, as its new news chief, effective September 15th. Evans, who recently launched NPR's editorial review desk, will succeed Edith Chapin. This transition comes amid financial uncertainty for NPR following the loss of federal funding, a move driven by...
The Trump administration is appealing a court ruling that reinstated Lisa Cook to the Federal Reserve board. They want her removed before the next interest rate vote. The White House argues Cook's alleged pre-appointment mortgage fraud compromises her trustworthiness. A judge ruled the administration hadn't met the...
Senate Republicans invoked the "nuclear option", changing Senate rules to expedite confirmation of President Trump's executive branch nominees. A 53-45 party-line vote allows en bloc confirmations, bypassing individual debate for nominees subject to only two hours of debate. Democrats criticized the move as prioritizing speed over deliberation and...
