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☆ Following exchange with Caitlin Clark at news conference, columnist won’t cover Indiana Fever games
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Wayne Sterling | Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel “will not be covering the Indiana Fever,” an IndyStar spokesperson told CNN in a statement Tuesday. In April, Doyel had a cringeworthy exchange during Caitlin Clark’s introductory news conference as the newest member of the WNBA team. The IndyStar writer made a heart with his hands to Clark, a gesture Clark often used during her college basketball career. I sincerely apologize.” He added in a separate post on X: “Caitlin Clark, I’m so sorry. Clark and the Fever tip off their 25th regular season next Tuesday on the road against the Connecticut Sun.

Persons: CNN —, Gregg Doyel “, Doyel, Caitlin Clark’s, Clark, ” Doyel, “, we’ll, ”, Caitlin Clark, I’m, Doyel’s Organizations: CNN, Indiana Fever, WNBA, Gannett, Indianapolis Colts, NFL, Connecticut Sun

☆ US and China are buying into Mexico’s manufacturing moment
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( John Towfighi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —As US supply chains decouple from China, Mexico’s manufacturing sector is emerging as a winner. Ramos said Mexico and China have been competing for the US manufacturing market for years, but amid a shifting US-China relationship, Mexico looks poised to pull ahead. Those exports were driven by manufacturing, which comprises 40% of Mexico’s economy, according to Morgan Stanley. Meanwhile, Chinese exports to the US were down 20% in 2023, compared to 2022. Analysts at Morgan Stanley see the value of Mexico’s exports to the United States growing from $455 billion to about $609 billion in the next five years.

Persons: That’s, nearshoring, Alberto Ramos, Goldman Sachs, Ramos, Morgan Stanley, Katherine Tai, CNN’s Julia Chatterley, Tai, United States Jose Luis Gonzalez, Xeneta, Peter Sand, Jose Enrique Sevilla, John Raines, Goldman’s Ramos, Biden, Raquel Buenrostro, —, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, ”, Global’s, Raines, Christoffer Enemaerke, “, Tesla, Elon Musk, Julio Cesar Aguilar, BYD doesn’t, RBC’s Enemaerke, Michael Nam Organizations: CNN, Manufacturing, Commerce Department, US Trade, General Motors, Ford, Reuters, Shipping, Container Trade, Xeneta, Moody’s Analytics, P Global Market Intelligence, steelworkers, “, Global’s Sevilla, Macip, RBC, Getty, BYD, ” Sevilla, Monterrey Locations: China, Mexico, Canada, North America, US, Ciudad Juarez, United States, Pittsburgh, Mexican, Monterrey, ”, Nuevo Leon, Asia

☆ Caitlin Clark: Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel apologizes for his awkward moment with Caitlin Clark
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The discussion began with Gregg Doyel, a columnist for the Indianapolis Star newspaper, making a heart with his hands to Clark, a gesture Clark often used during her college basketball career. I sincerely apologize.”In a separate post on X, he added: “Caitlin Clark, I’m so sorry. Caitlin Clark Introductory Press ConferenceDoyel’s back and forth with Clark was almost universally panned online. — I now realize what I said and how I said it was wrong, wrong, wrong. “Caitlin Clark, I’m so sorry.”But users on X accused him of using the incident as a way to produce content and of missing the point of the offending behavior.

Persons: Caitlin Clark’s, Gregg Doyel, Clark, ” Doyel, “, we’ll, emoji, ”, “ Caitlin Clark, I’m, Doyel, Caitlin Clark, Nicole Auerbach, Dave Portnoy, — I’m Organizations: New, New York CNN, University of Iowa, Indiana Fever, Indianapolis Star, “, Indy, Press, Media, The Athletic, NBC, Sports, Indy Star Locations: New York

☆ Sony to lay off 900 at PlayStation as tough times for the games industry persist
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Electronics giant Sony announced on Tuesday that it will be cutting 900 jobs, or 8%, in PlayStation’s global workforce. The layoffs will impact all regions for Sony Interactive Entertainment, according to the PlayStation press release, with its in-house London studio, responsible for the competitive singing video game “Singstar,” closing entirely. “These are incredibly talented people who have been part of our success, and we are very grateful for their contributions,” wrote Jim Ryan, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Ryan had already announced in September plans to retire in March as Sony Group Corporation president. Specifically, the video game industry has been seeing jobs hemorrhage from 2023 into this year as well, with Epic Games cutting 830 jobs last September and Tencent’s Riot Games laying off 11% of its workforce in January.

Persons: ”, Jim Ryan, Naomi Matsuouka, Ryan, Hiroki Totoki Organizations: New, New York CNN — Electronics, Sony, Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation, London, Bloomberg, Sony Group Corporation, Epic Games, Riot Games, SONY Locations: New York

☆ ‘Palworld’ dubbed ‘Pokémon with guns’ ignites furor as it becomes an overnight sensation
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Cute video game creatures with guns have become a surprise monster hit. Fans of the long-running Pokémon franchise on Nintendo platforms have been angry about the close similarities of various creature designs, according to video game outlet IGN. It’s gotten bad enough that Pocketpair has said it received death threats. I promise…However, you’ll excuse me if I skip over the death threats, threats to the company and massively outlandish claims,” posted one Pocketpair community manager. “Nintendo has come for me, please leave me in your thoughts and prayers,” he posted on X.

Persons: Pocketpair, It’s, “, ”, Takuro Mizobe, doxxing, Mizobe didn’t, Nintendo’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, PC Steam, Xbox, Nintendo, Developers Locations: New York, Kansas

☆ Jeff Bezos is leaving Seattle for Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Michael Nam | Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Jeff Bezos is leaving the city where it all began for him. The Amazon founder announced on Instagram that he’s relocating from Seattle, where he has lived since 1994, to Miami. He explained that his parents recently moved back to Florida, where he and his family lived when he was younger, and that he wants to be closer to them. “I’ve lived in Seattle longer than I’ve lived anywhere else and have so many amazing memories here,” Bezos wrote. “I want to be close to my parents, and Lauren and I love Miami,” Bezos added, noting his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, who works closely with him on philanthropic projects.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, “ I’ve, I’ve, ” Bezos, Bezos, “, Lauren, Miami, Lauren Sánchez, “ We’re, ” Sánchez, Carl Icahn, Tom Brady Organizations: New, New York CNN, Amazon, Origin, CNN, Bloomberg, “, NFL, Washington’s Locations: New York, Seattle, Miami, Florida, Bellevue , Washington, Cape Canaveral, ”, Biscayne Bay

☆ Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming — and maybe in a handheld too
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Atari home video game system took the late1970s and early 1980s by storm, complete with faux wood paneling and a classic joystick with a big red button. Centipede - Atari 2600 VCS Videogame ArcadeImages/Alamy Stock PhotoWith Rosen at the helm, the company is taking a closer look at its own history to chart its future, releasing remastered or reimagined versions of its classics like “Missile Command” and “Centipede,” producing the critically acclaimed “Atari 50” interactive documentary, and introducing its soon-to-be released retro console the Atari 2600+. They’re radically different things.”The retro console arrives in November at a $130 price point and in a more compact version. While it comes packaged with 10 games in a single cartridge, the console will also play new titles and work with original Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. Atari is reimagining the classic "Haunted House" video game.

Persons: Wade Rosen, Rosen, ” Rosen, “, They’re, ”, Tengku Bahar, there’d, It’s Organizations: CNN, Atari, “, Command, Getty, Nightdive Studios, Nintendo, PlayStation Locations: Hong Kong, AFP

☆ Disney channels like ESPN dropped from Charter Spectrum in ongoing dispute
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Fans of sports and other Disney offerings are going to have to do without on one of the nation’s largest cable providers. Disney pulled its programming from Charter Spectrum on Thursday night, even as the Disney-owned ESPN networks were covering major live sporting events such as the US Open and college football. Amid a broken “video ecosystem,” Charter Communications said, “Disney — so far — has insisted on a traditional long-term deal with higher rates and limited packaging flexibility,” in a presentation provided before an investor webcast. “Disney declined our proposal and pulled its video channels from Charter’s video customers on August 31,” it added. 1 men’s tennis player Carlos Alcaraz and Lloyd Harris in the second round of the US Open on ESPN.

Persons: “, Disney, We’re, Carlos Alcaraz, Lloyd Harris, “ We’re Organizations: New, New York CNN, Disney, ESPN, US, Communications, “ Disney, Disney Entertainment, University of Florida, University of Utah, “, YouTube Locations: New York

☆ Farmers Insurance to lay off 2,400 workers across its entire business
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —California-based Farmers Insurance said Monday it is laying off 11% of its workforce — or 2,400 employees — in a bid to restructure itself for long-term growth. The jobs being cut are from across all areas of the company, according to a statement on its website. Last month, Farmers announced it would stop offering its policies in Florida, saying in a statement that the decision was necessary to manage its risk exposure in the hurricane-prone state. Farmers has also limited new homeowners insurance policies in California because of high costs and wildfire risks. The layoffs come after T-Mobile and CVS also announced thousands of job cuts this month, though the US labor market remains strong overall.

Persons: “, ”, Raul Vargas, — CNN’s Jordan Valinsky Organizations: New, New York CNN —, Farmers Insurance, Farmers, Farmers Group, Inc, Farm, Allstate, Mobile, CVS Locations: New York, New York CNN — California, Florida, California

☆ Stephen A. Smith speaks out about ESPN’s layoffs: ‘I could be next’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is wondering if he too might soon be out of a job. ESPN’s cuts are only the latest layoffs across several media companies, including The Athletic, National Geographic and CNN. But a person familiar with the staff reductions at the sports network told CNN that ESPN’s layoffs were unconnected with Disney (DIS)’s larger layoff plans. Aside from those mentioned by Smith, cuts included “College GameDay” analyst LaPhonso Ellis and NFL sideline reporter Suzy Kolber. Smith also briefly touched on the issue of race in his discussion about feeling uncomfortable about his job security.

Persons: New York CNN — ESPN’s Stephen A, Smith, ”, —, Jalen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy, Keyshawn Johnson —, ” Smith, “, ESPN’s, LaPhonso Ellis, Suzy Kolber, “ Don’t, “ I’ve Organizations: New, New York CNN, The Athletic, National Geographic, CNN, ESPN, Disney, “, GameDay, NFL Locations: New York

☆ Nintendo Direct teases a Princess Peach game for Switch
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Princess Peach, the iconic video game damsel-in-distress, is getting her own Nintendo Switch adventure — sans Super Mario. The Japanese video game giant made the surprise brief announcement of its untitled project during its latest Nintendo Direct stream Wednesday, teasing some cinematics and gameplay that showed the heroine moving through a theatrical-stage-like environment, fighting enemies and magically transforming her pink dress to a white one. Another Mario second banana, his brother Luigi, also got some tantalizing stream time with a remake of his Nintendo 3DS game, “Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon,” originally released a decade ago. There was little other information provided other than that the two titles would be dropping some time in 2024, according to the hosts, Nintendo executives Shinya Takahashi and Yoshiaki Koizumi. The pair also showed off a parade of more classic brands:Some lesser-known titles announced that might intrigue Switch owners include “Palia,” a free-to-play multiplayer community simulator coming this holiday season; “Silent Hope,” an action role-playing fantasy game slated for October; “MythForce,” an action role-playing game inspired by Saturday morning cartoon styles; and “Head Bangers: Rhythm Royale,” a multiplayer collection of musical mini-games featuring pigeons, dropping on Halloween.

Persons: Peach, Luigi, ”, Shinya Takahashi, Yoshiaki Koizumi, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS Locations: New York

☆ Johnsonville recalls Beddar With Cheddar sausages over possible plastic contamination
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-19 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Sausage company Johnsonville is voluntarily recalling more than 42,000 pounds of its “Beddar With Cheddar” sausages because of possible contamination. The ready-to-eat pork links may include very thin black, fibrous strands of plastic, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Johnsonville noted that if the fibers are consumed, the USDA believes they likely pose a low risk of adverse health effects. packages of Johnsonville Beddar with Cheddar Smoked Sausage links were produced on January 26, 2023 and have the best by 07/11/2023 C35 code date along with an establishment number of EST 34224 on the front, lower right corner. At least one incident of the plastic threads being found in the sausage has been reported but otherwise there have been no illnesses or injuries, according to Johnsonville.

Organizations: New, New York CNN —, US Department of Agriculture’s, Inspection Service, USDA, “ Consumers Locations: New York, Johnsonville, Colorado , Iowa , Kansas , Missouri , Nebraska, North Dakota , Oklahoma, Texas

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