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☆ These wall-climbing, AI-powered robots are finding the flaws in 'D' grade US infrastructure, from commuter bridges to military hardware
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A focus on military hardware, from subs to aircraft carriersGecko robots are increasingly being utilized by the U.S. military. In 2022, the U.S. Air Force awarded Gecko Robotics a contract to help it with the conversion of missile silos. Gecko Robotics technology can collect upwards of 20 million data points in a tenth of the time, Loosararian said. The digital twins being created by Gecko robots also help with the building of future projects, saving not only time but resources and capital. "It's not just about how things work day-to-day but also how do you build smarter things," Loosararian said."

Persons: Baltimore's Francis Scott Key, weren't, Jake Loosararian, CNBC's Julia Boorstin, Loosararian, It's Organizations: Robotics, CNBC, Biden's, U.S ., U.S . Air Force, U.S . Navy, Columbia, Navy, USS Locations: Philadelphia, U.S, New York City, China

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GameStop, AMC, Boeing, Nio and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: GameStop , AMC Entertainment — The so-called meme stocks retreated significantly after a two-day rally . GameStop declined about 30%, while AMC dropped 20% as the trading frenzy seemed to fade. The sell-off in AMC shares also came after the company announced a debt-for-equity swap. Before Wednesday, GameStop and AMC were up 179% and 135% this week, respectively. According to the firm, shares could benefit from Chinese government stimulus policy and Nio's latest battery as a service, or BaaS, strategy, which could drive sales, said the bank.

Persons: Max, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Glenn Murphy, Cowen, Yun Li, Pia Singh, Michelle Fox, Alex Harring, Jesse Pound Organizations: GameStop, AMC Entertainment, AMC, Boeing, Justice Department, Dell Technologies, JPMorgan, Tesla, Management, New York Community Bancorp, Petco, Wellness Locations: Nio

☆ Lauren Sánchez gets emotional as her eldest son, Nikko, graduates college
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Lauren Sánchez celebrates her eldest son Nikko's college graduation. The post comes just days after Sánchez made her Met Gala debut alongside fiancé Jeff Bezos. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementLauren Sánchez celebrated her eldest child Nikko's college graduation on Thursday with a touching Instagram post. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Lauren Sánchez, Nikko's, Sánchez, Tony Gonzalez, fiancé Jeff Bezos, —, fiancée, Jeff Bezos, de la, It's, Vogue Organizations: Service, Business

Learn moreAhead of Mother's Day weekend, Amazon is offering several great discounts to make shopping easier. With that in mind, we've gathered some of the best Amazon deals we've found for this weekend. Keep scrolling to find more of our favorite deals Amazon is offering right now. Amazon sale quicklinks Amazon Devices : Get up to 50% off Amazon Devices including Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV: Get up to 50% off Amazon Devices including Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV Beauty : Save on Aveeno, Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, and more. Shop at AmazonThis is just a small sample of this weekend's top Amazon sale picks.

Persons: we've, Max Organizations: Business, Foundation, Devices, Amazon Devices, Logitech, Apple, Amazon Beats, Pro, Applecare

☆ She's worked for Nike, the NBA — and Maya Angelou. Meet abstract artist Ya La'ford
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Lucy Handley | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Artist Ya La'ford in front of one of her artworks. Ya La'fordAbstract artist Ya La'ford is in demand. Her commissions — including sculpture, installations and gallery exhibitions — mean she is fully booked for the next four years. "American Roots" (2021), an installation at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, by Ya La'ford. The work was defaced in 2012 and restored in 2014, and Ya La'ford said it is one of her favorite artworks.

Persons: Ya, Ya La'ford, La'ford, She's, Janet Jackson, John, Maya Angelou, Maya, Melinda Gates, Mark Rothko's, London's, Rob Stothard Organizations: Nike, McLaren Racing, Orlando Magic, CNBC, NFL, Ringling Museum of Art, Fine Arts, Art Institute of Boston, University of Florida's Levin College of Law, Orlando Museum of Art . Orlando Museum of Art, U.S, Tampa Museum of Fine Arts, Asia, London's Tate, Getty Locations: St . Petersburg , Florida, Sarasota , Florida, Houston, China, Palenque , Colombia, St . Petersburg, Ogden , Utah, Jacksonville , Florida, Bronx , New York

☆ An Air New Zealand passenger was left with a broken leg in the air for over 6 hours after severe turbulence
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A man suffered a broken leg due to severe turbulence on an Air New Zealand flight. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA 47-year-old man had to endure six-and-a-half hours in the air with a broken leg after severe turbulence on a flight, the New Zealand Herald reported. Niko, a German who's been living in Bali for 13 years, was flying with Air New Zealand from Indonesia to Auckland on Tuesday. Related storiesA friend who picked Niko up from Auckland Airport told the Herald: "His leg pretty much snapped in half."

Persons: —, Niko, Sasha Organizations: Air, Zealand, Service, New Zealand Herald, Air New, Boeing, Auckland Airport, Herald, Business Locations: Indonesia, Auckland, Bali, Air New Zealand, Zealand

☆ Bitcoin could soar to $150,000 this year, hedge fund manager Mark Yusko predicts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Alison Conklin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Hedge fund manager Mark Yusko is predicting bitcoin will more than double this year to $150,000. Yusko thinks investors should have at least 1% to 3% allocated to bitcoin in their portfolios. Yusko expects the bitcoin halving to lead to a supply shock resulting in another round of major tailwinds for the flagship crypto. The halving, which cuts the bitcoin mining reward in half to limit supply, is expected in late April. Disclosure: Yusko's firms own bitcoin, ethereum, gold, Coinbase and Nvidia.

Persons: Mark Yusko, CNBC's, Yusko, bitcoin Organizations: Morgan, Capital Management, Nvidia

ROGA members commit to work together on issues ranging from education, responsible gaming best practices, conscientious advertising and marketing across the industry. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesROGA says it will create a certification program to assess members' responsible gaming efforts and provide an incentive for operators to participate. Problem gamblingAn estimated 2 million U.S. adults meet the criteria for a severe gambling problem, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. Another 5 million to 8 million U.S. adults are considered to have a mild or moderate gambling problem. Problem gambling prompted regulatory crackdowns in Europe and especially in the United Kingdom over the last couple years, impacting sportsbooks' profitability and changing the way they conduct business.

Persons: —, Jennifer Shatley, ROGA, Justin Sullivan, Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani, he's, Jontay Porter, There's, Paul Tonko, Tonko, PrizePicks, FanDuel, Milton Thompson, CNBC it's, it's, Silquia Patel, Eduardo Munoz Organizations: MGM PENN, Penn Entertainment, Online Gaming Association, D.C, Super, Los Angeles Dodgers, NBA, Toronto Raptors, Integrity, Temple University, National Council, . Rep, CNBC, DraftKings, Indiana Gaming, Caesars, American Gaming Association Locations: BetMGM, United States, Washington, Europe, United Kingdom, New York, Indiana, Rhode, Kentucky, East Rutherford , New Jersey, U.S

☆ Belarus' leader undermined the Kremlin's dubious claims that Ukraine backed ISIS attackers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Ella Sherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

President Lukashenko claims Belarus and Russian security prevented Moscow shooting suspects from entering Belarus. AdvertisementBelarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said his country's security, with the help of Russia's Federal Security Service, tried to prevent Crocus City Hall shooting suspects from entering Belarus. "There was no chance they could enter Belarus," Lukashenko said, reported the state-run Belarusian Telegraph Agency. Lukashenko's statements on the concert hall terror suspects fleeing towards Belarus undermine the Kremlin's claims that the suspects tried to escape to Ukraine first, in an attempt to link Ukraine to the attack. No credible evidence has emerged to suggest that Ukraine was involved in the attack that killed at least 139 people.

Persons: Lukashenko, Putin, —, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Maria Zakharova, Crocus Organizations: Service, Federal Security Service, Crocus, Belarusian Telegraph Agency, ISIS, Russian Ministry of Foreign Locations: Belarus, Moscow, Ukraine, Russia, Washington

☆ Some fans are calling out Jhené Aiko and Big Sean over Ariana Grande's album 'Eternal Sunshine.' Here's the drama, explained.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewSome fans of Ariana Grande are calling out Big Sean and Jhené Aiko following the release of her new album, "Eternal Sunshine." Grande admonished her fans in an Instagram Stories post on Saturday, just one day after the album hit streaming sites. "Eternal Sunshine" is Grande's seventh album and her first one since 2020, prompting substantial fanfare from her fans. Business Insider's Callie Ahlgrim reported that the album's name derives from Michel Gondry's 2004 film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Big Sean has been romantically linked to both women — and Grande's album shares the same name as a song from Aiko's 2014 album, "Souled Out."

Persons: —, Ariana Grande, Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Grande, Callie Ahlgrim, Michel Gondry's, Dalton Gomez, Grande's, . Big Sean Organizations: Service, Big, Business Locations: .

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL-leading Florida Panthers landed forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators for a pair of draft picks, adding more wing depth before the playoffs start. The Panthers sent a fourth-round pick in this year's draft to Ottawa as part of the deal, and the fourth-rounder would upgrade to a 2026 third-rounder if Florida wins the Stanley Cup this season. Ottawa also is getting a third-round pick from Florida in 2025, while the Senators are retaining half of Tarasenko's salary. “We are excited for him to join our team, and to compete for the Stanley Cup once again.”Ottawa now has $7.2 million in cap space. He has tons of playoff experience — 97 games in 10 years — and helped St. Louis win the Stanley Cup in 2017.

Persons: Vladimir Tarasenko, “ Vladimir, Bill Zito, Tarasenko, Washington’s Max Pacioretty, Sergei Bobrovsky, Louis, Anthony Mantha, Tim Reynolds, ___ Organizations: —, NHL, Florida Panthers, Ottawa Senators, The Panthers, Florida, Senators, ” Panthers, Stanley, Ottawa, Vegas Golden Knights, Capitals, Vegas, Panthers, AP Locations: Ottawa, Florida, ” Ottawa, South Florida, Sunrise , Florida

☆ The rise of the job-search bots
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Unlike the other bots, which ingested job openings into their own sites, LazyApply submitted applications via external job boards. AdvertisementUnlike the other bots, LazyApply did all the applying in real time, right in front of my eyes. Hugo Herrera for BISo far, though, it looks like the arrival of job bots is only making the problem worse. But the job bots at LazyApply and other services never get tired. Still, I came away from my time among the job-search bots feeling the way I do about much of AI.

Persons: they're, hadn't, Sonara, Hugo Herrera, LazyApply, American Aki, Aki Ito, Carlson, Boston Globe —, CareerBuilder, Tony Riggins, I've, Teal, Marc Cenedella, Cenedella, John Henry, —, didn't, it's, Bob, you'd, Emily Lamia, Lamia, she's, underpaid Organizations: BI, AK, Boston Globe, Employers, Bloomberg, The Boston Globe, Facebook, YouTube, Business Locations: America, American, That's

☆ Christie's just sold a Rothko painting for $100 million in a secret sale. Here are the details
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Christie's auction house in New York. Auction house Christie's just sold a painting for more than $100 million, although the artwork, the buyer and the seller were officially kept a secret. In an interview with CNBC, CEO Guillaume Cerutti said Christie's sold a painting in January in a private sale with a price "in excess of $100 million," though the auction house declined to provide details. In a private sale, a work is brought for a possible sale to an auction house, which reaches out to its top clients and brokers a deal. Private sales have surged since the Covid-19 pandemic, as more and more collectors prefer discreet transactions outside the public eye.

Persons: Robert Frank, Guillaume Cerutti, Christie's, Mark Rothko's, Green, Dmitry Rybolovlev, Kenneth Griffin, Griffin, Ken Griffin, Scott Mlyn, Mark Rothko Organizations: CNBC, Citadel, CNBC's, Alpha, Private Locations: New York

☆ Top Wall Street analysts pick these dividend stocks for enhanced returns
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Tipranks.Com Staff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Coca-Cola Company logo is being displayed at a New Year's fair in Kyiv, Ukraine, on December 31, 2023. Investors looking to enhance their portfolio returns can opt for a combination of growth and dividend stocks. Choosing the right dividend stock by analyzing multiple factors can be complex for investors. However, recommendations from analysts can help inform investors' research and guide them toward lucrative dividend stocks from companies with strong fundamentals. Here are three attractive dividend stocks, according to Wall Street's top experts on TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.

Persons: Wall, Nik Modi, Modi, TipRanks, Brian Bedell, mgmt, Bedell, Goldman Sachs, Neil Mehta, Hess, Mehta Organizations: Cola, RBC Capital, Owl, Deutsche Bank, Chevron Oil, Chevron, CNBC PRO Locations: Kyiv, Ukraine, Chevron, Kazakhstan

☆ Ukraine war live updates: Russian military chief visits Ukraine after gains; Belarus signals armed patrols could take to streets
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko called on law enforcement agencies on Tuesday to organise patrols with small arms on the streets of Belarusian cities to ensure the safety of people. Lukashenko said that while the crime rate in Belarus was decreasing, the country was at risk of crimes of an "extremist nature." Our patrol guys must be on the streets...Patrols must be armed with small arms, at least pistols." Lukashenko backed Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 by allowing Moscow to use its territory to launch the war and agreed last year to deploy Russian tactical nuclear weapons in his country on Russia's western border. In power since 1994, Lukashenko staged a new crackdown on dissent after stamping out unprecedented demonstrations against what his opponents say was his rigged re-election in 2020.

Persons: Lukashenko, Alexander Lukashenko, — Organizations: of Internal Affairs, KGB Locations: Belarus, Ukraine, Moscow, Ukrainian

☆ Navalny's Wife Should Keep His Voice Alive, Litvinenko Widow Says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON (Reuters) - The wife of Alexei Navalny, Yulia Navalnaya, needs to keep her husband's voice alive, the widow of Alexander Litvinenko said on Saturday following the death of the prominent Kremlin critic. Photos You Should See View All 33 ImagesLitvinenko said she was shocked by the news of Navalny's death. Many Western leaders expressed outrage over Navalny's death, in what Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called an unacceptable response. British foreign minister David Cameron said Britain would take action over Navalny's death, although he did not say what such action would entail. "When we see even tiny protest, even tiny reaction to death of Alexei Navalny, I think it's very serious.

Persons: Alexei Navalny, Yulia Navalnaya, Alexander Litvinenko, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Alexei, Marina Litvinenko, Marina Litvinenko's, Litvinenko, Putin's, Dmitry Peskov, David Cameron, Kristian Brunse, Farouq Suleiman, Frances Kerry Organizations: Kremlin, Reuters, KGB, of Human Rights Locations: Munich, Russia, London, Britain

☆ Shares of UFC and WWE parent company are primed to rally 40%, Jefferies says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Jefferies thinks investors should buy up TKO Group , calling the company a "knockout combo" of two major entertainment giants. That price target suggests shares could jump more than 39 % from Friday's close. The company is 51% owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, which owns UFC and Hollywood talent agency WME, and 49% owned by WWE shareholders. That price target suggests shares could jump more than 39% from Friday's close. Kronos Worldwide Inc KRO ANALYST CONSENSUS 3 Ratings Hold 0 Strong Buy 0 Strong Buy 1 Buy 1 Buy 0 Hold 0 Hold 2 Underperform 2 Underperform 0 Sell 0 Sell Current Price ( ) 11.00 Highest Price Target Upside (-4.3%) 8.67 Average Price Target 7.00 Lowest Price Target

Persons: Jefferies, Randal Konik, WME, Ari Emanuel, Konik, Dana White, Vince McMahon, Ariel Emanuel, Mark Shapiro, Michelle Farsi, Kronos Organizations: World Wrestling Entertainment, Endeavor Group Holdings, UFC, Hollywood, WWE, Endeavor, New York Stock Exchange, Getty, Inc Locations: Friday's, New York City

☆ New photos show a young Taylor Swift as Sandy in a childhood production of 'Grease'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Taylor Swift once played the main role of Sandy in a production of "Grease." Her former costar Tobin Mitnick shared photos on Instagram of tween Swift onstage. "Thank you mom for digging these pics of @taylorswift and I... out of storage," Mitnick wrote. AdvertisementTaylor Swift once played Sandy in a childhood production of "Grease," according to an actor who said he starred alongside the singer. AdvertisementPer Mitnick, his starring role with Swift was never a secret — he had previously shared that Swift had starred alongside him in "Grease."

Persons: Taylor Swift, Sandy, Tobin Mitnick, tween Swift, Mitnick, —, Danny Zuko's greased, Swift, Birdie, Annie, Michael Mitnick, Tobin, Travis Kelce Organizations: Service, Sandy, Berks Youth Theatre Academy, Kansas City Chiefs, Business

BRADENTON, Fla, (AP) — Nelly Korda rallied to win her hometown LPGA Drive On Championship and delay Lydia Ko's LPGA Hall of Fame entry, outlasting the New Zealander on the second hole of a playoff after overcoming a three-stroke deficit with an eagle-birdie finish. Korda won with a 4-foot par putt on the par-4 18th after Ko's 5-footer caught the lip and spun out. On the second playoff hole, Korda went long to the wall and chipped to set up the winning putt. “Obviously, I three-putted the second playoff hole, but other than that I don’t feel like I lost the tournament,” Ko said. “I think even when I was down they were so, so positive and keeping me in it,” Korda said.

Persons: — Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko's, Korda, ” Korda, ” Ko, “, Ko, “ Gosh, Nelly, Megan Khang, Lucy Li, Ayaka Furue, ___ Organizations: BRADENTON, Hall of Fame, Bradenton Country Club Locations: Fla, Zealander, Orlando

☆ Taiwan's political disrupter could be kingmaker in a split parliament. Here's why it matters
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Clement Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Taiwan People's Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je speaks during an interview in New Taipei City on December 12, 2023. He urged his disappointed young supporters, some of them crying, not to give up, and framed himself as a one-man social movement crusading for political change. Since this social movement has not fully materialized, let's keep working hard," the former Taipei City Mayor told supporters in Mandarin. That kind of populist messaging appeals to people who feel like Taiwan's current economic and political system is not benefiting them. Taiwan's young and restlessIn any case, Taiwan's two major parties now face a battle to cater to younger voters that could come at the expense of older votes or a focus on broader strategic interests.

Persons: Ko Wen, Cheng, we'll, Ko, let's, Wei, Ting Yen, Sara Newland, Taiwan's, Newland, Lai Ching, Taiwan People's Party —, —, Yuan, Beijing's, Tsai Ing, Annice Lyn, Xi Jinping, Lily, Hwa CHENG, HWA CHENG, Ho Organizations: Taiwan People's Party, AFP, Getty, TAIPEI, Taipei City Mayor, Democratic Progressive Party, Kuomintang, Franklin, Marshall College, CNBC, Sara Newland Smith, Ko's, Taipei, KMT, Smith College, National Taiwan University, Democratic, Chinese Communist Party, HWA, Afp, Sunflower Movement Locations: Taiwan, New Taipei City, China, Taipei, Xinzhuang, AFP

☆ Gold could be poised for another record-setting year. This obscure part of the market may see big gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Investors betting on another strong year for gold may want to look at an obscure part of the market: gold streaming and royalty companies. "The profitability of the gold companies wasn't keeping pace with the rise in the gold price." MacRury echoed this sentiment, pointing to historical context as a reason he believes gold prices could hurtle towards new highs. "Past easing cycles over the last 20+ years have corresponded with strong gold prices, and we expect to see gold set new record highs in 2024," he wrote. Shares of Royal Gold popped 7% in 2023, but are down more than 10% in the past 12 months.

Persons: Carey MacRury, Adam Rozencwajg, Canaccord's, Rozencwajg, it's, MacRury, Leigh Goehring, Osisko Organizations: Barrick, CNBC, Royal, Miners, Royal Gold, Barrick Gold, Federal Reserve, Franco, Wheaton Precious Metals Locations: Newmont, Franco, Nevada, Brazil, Russia, China, India, Panama, Wheaton, U.S

1 shot a 6-under 65 on Thursday to share the first-round lead with Nelly Korda at the LPGA Drive on Championship. “Yeah, you are obviously coming in with good momentum, and it’s nice that we’re going from Florida to Florida. “So it’s nice that we can play a couple weeks and it’s a drive for me, because I live in Orlando. 1 who went winless on the LPGA Tour last year — a campaign that was interrupted by a back injury. Her second shot into the par-5 eighth hole was as good as it gets.

Persons: Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Ruoning Yin, Sei Young Kim, It’s, ” Ko, Korda, Korda birdied, Gosh, ” Organizations: BRADENTON, LPGA, Lake Nona, Bradenton Country Club Locations: Fla, Lake, Korea, Gulf, Florida, Houston, Orlando

“The Rock” is a name is derived from Johnson's father, WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, who was the first Black champion in WWE history (alongside partner Tony Atlas), according the WWE. “I am thrilled to partner with Dwayne and welcome his immense talent to TKO’s Board," TKO CEO Ariel Emanuel said in a prepared statement. He has recently appeared on World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.'s “Smackdown” and “Raw” television programs, with rumors swirling that he may compete at this year's WrestleMania. "I’ve been there, I’m still there and this is for them.”TKO also announced Tuesday that Brad Keywell will become a board member. The additions of Johnson and Keywell will increase TKO's board from 11 to 13 members.

Persons: Dwayne Johnson, Johnson, WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, Tony Atlas, “, Dwayne, Ariel Emanuel, ” Johnson, I’ve, I’m, ” TKO, Brad Keywell, Keywell Organizations: WWE, UFC, WWE Hall of Famer, Seven Bucks, Energy, United Football League, TKO’s Board, Holdings Inc, Wrestling Entertainment Inc, Echo Global Logistics

☆ Why Netflix just made a $5 billion pro wrestling deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Now it's in "live sports entertainment" via a $5 billion pro wrestling deal with TKO. One big reason the deal could work: Netflix wasn't in the ads business. That's when a new $5 billion, 10-year deal with TKO Group will kick in and bring Raw, the weekly WWE pro wrestling show currently airing on Comcast's USA network, to Netflix in the US and other countries. Now it's here, in what appears to be the biggest licensing deal Netflix has ever made. And this deal is a rights deal, not an outright purchase.

Persons: —, they'll, Comcast's, . Peacock, Chris Rock, That's, it's Organizations: Netflix, Service, WWE, USA, ESPN

☆ A woman who's spent more than $30,000 on Stanley cups says she knows her hobby is silly. She loves it anyway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Ashley Kosko, 37, is a huge fan of Stanley cups. Some of the Stanley cups owned by Ashley Kosko. A Stanley cup bedazzled by Ashley Kosko. Two Stanley cups bedazzled by Ashley Kosko. "In my everyday life, people will stop me and say, 'Oh, I love your Stanley cup,'" she said.

Persons: Ashley Kosko, Stanley, Kosko, —, Ashley Kosko Love, bedazzling Stanley, Ashley Kosko Kosko, bedazzle Stanley, I've, she's Organizations: Service, YouTube, Stanley, Stanley Facebook Locations: rhinestones, Tennessee, Thailand

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