Disney and YouTube TV are edging toward a deal that could restore ESPN, but a standoff over fees for Disney’s non-sports channels like Freeform, FX and National Geographic still blocks a resolution. ESPN and ABC went dark on Oct. 30 amid a carriage dispute, sidelining Monday Night Football and college...
President Donald Trump declared victory as a 43 day government shutdown ended, while Democrats turned on one another over a compromise that omitted relief for rising health care costs. Eight moderate senators backed the deal, drawing fire from progressives and prompting calls from some House Democrats for new Senate leadership....
Paul Skenes, in his second MLB season, claimed a unanimous 2025 NL Cy Young, flashing a wide grin, pumping his fist and hugging girlfriend Olivia “Livvy” Dunne as the news landed. The Pirates right-hander earned it with a 1.97 ERA, 216 strikeouts, and just 11 homers and 42 walks in...
Samsung’s long teased Galaxy Z TriFold is nearing launch, with The Chosun Daily reporting a tentative December 5 debut, a launch event, and sales opening immediately after. Availability may be limited to Korea and select Asian countries, with pricing around 4.4 million won, just under $3,000. The report lists key...
In his first meeting with the Rams since his March release, Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp brushed aside talk of a revenge game, calling Sunday at SoFi Stadium "another football game" and stressing team over self. Rams coach Sean McVay praised Kupp as a "special human" while keeping the focus on...
Nearly two weeks after ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels vanished from YouTube TV amid a Google and Disney standoff, progress is emerging. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reports potential renewed momentum, with CEOs Sundar Pichai and Bob Iger stepping into talks. FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly urged the companies to...
After 50 days, Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress on Wednesday, ending a standoff that spurred protests, a lawsuit, and tensions over her seating. Speaker Mike Johnson delayed the oath until the House returned to vote on a Senate-passed bill to reopen the government, leaving her district without a...
Just weeks after raising $350 million at a $10 billion valuation, San Francisco AI startup Mercor abruptly shut down an AI training project known as Musen, contractors told Forbes. Thousands of workers said they were locked out of Slack and later received an email offering roles on a new project,...
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumored to become the heaviest iPhone yet, with a leaker claiming a slightly thicker body and weight around 243 grams — about 10 grams more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max and 3 grams over the 14 Pro Max. The 6.9-inch display size is...
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has withheld approval for Anthony Davis’ return until medical data shows his left calf won’t be aggravated, sources told ESPN. Davis was listed questionable for Wednesday against the Suns but will miss a seventh straight game. A planned Saturday comeback was scrapped after Dumont sided with...
