In late November, a phone call from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reached Matt Murray, the executive editor of The Washington Post. Bezos asked him not to quit, even though he knew Murray was planning to leave because of looming layoffs. Murray had heard about massive cuts that would trim the newsroom
The Pentagon chief said he hopes a billionaire named David Ellison will own CNN soon, thinking it might make the news better. Ellison owns a big movie company and is close to former President Trump. He wants to buy the network through his other business that already plans to take over a larger me
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have traded their movie sets for a commentary booth, promising a wild ride as they cover Wrexham’s showdown with Swansea City. They joked that the duo “has no idea how this is going to go, ” but they’re excited to give it a shot. Both actors admit they only lea
The Public Integrity Project, a new anti‑corruption organization, has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi. The suit targets the sale of TikTok’s U. S. operations to a group of investors linked to the Trump administration. The case argues that the d
The Washington Commanders have agreed to give the District of Columbia $1 million after a lawsuit from 2022 accused them of lying to fans about investigations into sexual misconduct and a toxic workplace. The case began in late 2021 when the team’s former owner, Karl Racine, used consumer‑protect
Philly just got a new sports team, and it’s led by a woman who’s turned her lifelong love of martial arts into a business venture. She grew up practicing tae‑kwon‑do and watching classic jiu‑jitsu matches, so when the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) opened spots for new teams, she saw a chan
A big fight is on the horizon for British boxer Conor Benn, but the money isn’t coming from the UFC owners. During a recent quarterly call, Mark Shapiro of TKO Group Holdings explained that the one‑fight deal with Zuffa Boxing is fully funded by the Saudi‑led entertainment firm SELA, headed by Tu
Older people often feel a strong bond with their pets. A recent survey shows that 83 % of adults over 50 say their animals give them a reason to get up. This is higher than the 73 % recorded seven years ago. Pets also help seniors stay connected. Seventy percent of owners said their animal
Scott Boras, a top baseball agent, recently shared fresh thoughts about the owners of New York’s two major teams. He said that Hal Steinbrenner, who runs the Yankees, now shows a stronger drive for winning than many fans had thought. Boras noted that Steinbrenner’s focus on bringing in star players,
The Washington Post recently shut down its sports department, leaving a noticeable gap in the world of sports journalism. When Commanders coach Dan Quinn met with reporters, he found three empty seats where Post journalists used to sit. He expressed disappointment and noted that the team misses thei
