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Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament....
MrBeast's new show already faced controversy. Its new giveaway partner may bring more
NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast's ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand his giant online reach and turn the corner on recent controversies, is already raising questions from consumer advocates over a partnership with a fintech company. Prime Video's Thursday...
Serbia's main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia faces US sanctions, president says
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The United States plans to introduce sanctions against Serbia’s main gas supplier that is controlled by Russia, Serbia’s president said Saturday. President Aleksandar Vucic told state RTS broadcaster that Serbia has been officially informed that the...
YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here's what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Are you a YouTube TV subscriber? Your monthly bills are about to get more expensive again. On Thursday, YouTube announced that it's upping the price of its streaming service's base plan by $10 — citing “the rising cost of content" and other investments. The new...
Skins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look
A modern version of The Skins Game is returning to Thanksgiving week. Pro Shop, the new golf media company led by “Full Swing” executive producer Chad Mumm, on Thursday announced a deal with the PGA Tour that brings back The Skins Game for the first time since 2008. ...
Australia plans to tax digital platforms that don't pay for news
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government said Thursday it will tax large digital platforms and search engines unless they agree to share revenue with Australian news media organizations. The tax would apply from Jan. 1 to tech companies that earn more than 250 million...
New Orleans rapper Percy "Master P" Miller to keynote Fall Commencement at Grambling State
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Percy Miller, who's also known as New Orleans rapper Master P, will deliver the keynote address Friday at Grambling State University's Fall Commencement. Miller is scheduled to address graduates at 10 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on...
Panthers team president Kristi Coleman selected CEO of Tepper Sports & Entertainment
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers team president Kristi Coleman has been promoted to chief executive officer of Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE), owner David Tepper announced Tuesday, making her one of the highest-ranking females in the professional sports industry. ...
Stephen King's Maine radio stations will go silent for good on New Year's Eve
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Stephen King’s raucous rock ‘n’ roll radio station is going silent at year’s end. The renowned author and lifelong rocker who used to perform with the Rock Bottom Remainders, a rock band that featured literary icons, said Monday that at age 77, it’s...
Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads
TORONTO (AP) — Canada's antitrust watchdog said Thursday it is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant’s online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its ad tech services and pay a penalty. The Competition Bureau said that such...
