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☆ Two Ohio officers charged with reckless homicide in death of Black man who pleaded, 'I can't breathe'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Two Ohio police officers were charged with reckless homicide in the death of a Black man who pleaded, "I can't breathe," during a police encounter, authorities announced Saturday. Stone said he presented a grand jury with the results of an Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation probe into Tyson's death, which the agency completed in August. Tyson says multiple times, "I can't breathe." Tyson says again, “I can’t breathe. He also pleaded, "I can't breathe," as an officer held him in a chokehold.

Persons: Camden Burch, Beau Schoenegge, Frank E, Tyson, Kyle L, Stone, Burch, Schoenegge, Craig M, Riley, He's, “, George Floyd, Eric Garner, Bobby DiCello, John Tyson, “ It’s, ” Organizations: Ohio, Canton, NBC, Criminal, of Police Ohio Labor, Gold Unit, Canton Police Department, Minneapolis, New York City Locations: Stark County, Cleveland, Canton, New

☆ How a free meal cost an investor his retirement savings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

George Wilson learned the hard way that there's no such thing as a free lunch — or, in his case, a free dinner that cost him a chunk of his retirement savings. He also met David Escarcega, one of the hosts and a broker who would eventually advise him to invest in so-called non-correlated, fixed-income alternative products from the now-bankrupt firm GWG. AdvertisementBut those meals aren't really free, Murray said. They're referred to as "free lunch seminars," said Adam Gana, a securities attorney who worked on Wilson's case. In 2017, he decided to renew his investment, according to documents viewed by Insider.

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☆ Why Wall Street is skeptical about Comcast's proposal to ditch its cable networks and pair Peacock with a competitor
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Comcast's Mike Cavanagh said the company will explore ditching its cable networks. AdvertisementComcast said this week it might separate from its cable networks and marry off its streaming service. Mike Cavanagh, Comcast's president, floated the idea Thursday of spinning out cable networks like CNBC and MSNBC into a new firm while holding on to NBC. Several industry analysts said that Comcast could increase its valuation by divorcing itself from its declining cable networks, as it would help emphasize its burgeoning streaming business. "The cable networks likely have little value on their own.

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☆ Comcast says it's thinking of getting out of the cable TV business
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Cable TV networks look like they're in permanent decline. AdvertisementThe future of cable TV channels is not looking good, at all. And basic cable TV networks are bearing the brunt of the collapse. Programming from the cable networks, for instance, is part of the pitch behind its Peacock streamer. question — if Comcast doesn't want these assets contaminating its core business, why would anyone else want to own it?

Persons: —, MSNBC —, WBD, Mike Cavanagh, There's, Craig Moffett, Cavanagh, They're, Brian Roberts Organizations: Cable, Comcast, Warner Bros, Service, CNBC, MSNBC, NBC Universal, NBC, Discovery, Paramount Locations: Bravo, USA

!”The happy couple’s news comes after they spent the summer supporting each other at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Finally, in 2018, Lyles and Bromfield went on a first date — but “it didn’t click,” Lyles said. Bromfield is a fellow medalist and has a law degreeBoth Lyles and Bromfield have medals. After the 2024 Paris Olympics, Lyles gushed about Bromfield in an interview on TODAY in August. After qualifying for the Paris Olympics in July, she told outlet The Inside Lane that advancing took a weight off her shoulders.

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☆ What the Google break-up threat means for Alphabet's stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Justice Department's proposals included "behavioral and structural remedies" that would prevent Google from using its products against its rivals. GOOGL YTD mountain Google shares in 2024 Overall, Alphabet shares likely won't change much on the DOJ's initial framework in the short term, according to JPMorgan. The myriad of potential outcomes for Google means there isn't much near-term clarity for the stock. Indeed, Alphabet shares are up 15% in 2024, versus S & P 500's 21% gain. The bigger catalyst for Alphabet shares is the company's opportunity to further reduce its headcount and save on costs, analyst Thomas Champion wrote in a Sept. 30 research note.

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There were more splinters than teardrops left on a Taylor Swift-autographed guitar after a Texas man smashed it apart as "a joke" — after paying thousands for it at auction, the man said Tuesday. "It was just a joke at an auction that we had to raise money for kids, right? It was just a joke that they were making up on the stage, and we just followed through with a joke." But after talking to the man, Meier said it was an obvious political statement. "At the end of the day, thank you, Taylor Swift," Meier said.

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☆ EchoStar nears deal to sell Dish to DirecTV with $2 billion debt payment looming
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The combination of Dish and DirecTV has been rumored for years and nearly happened in 2002 until it collapsed under regulatory pressure. The prospect of a future EchoStar bankruptcy and deal approval from creditors make the completion of a deal complicated. EchoStar has a total enterprise value of about $31 billion and a market capitalization of about $7.6 billion. Dish ended its last quarter with 6.1 million satellite subscribers and 2 million customers for Sling TV, Dish's over-the-internet package of linear networks. DirecTV has also felt the pain, losing millions of subscribers since AT&T bought the company in 2015 for $67 billion with debt.

Persons: Charlie Ergen, EchoStar, MoffettNathanson's Craig Moffett, — CNBC's Lillian Rizzo Organizations: Dish Network, DirecTV, TPG, AT, Dish, Satellite, Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime, Sling, T, CNBC, ESPN

☆ Here’s how Apple might cash in on its latest artificial intelligence features
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Some Wall Street analysts and money managers see a path to monetization ahead for Apple 's latest artificial intelligence features despite some near-term rollout headwinds. Earlier this month, the technology behemoth debuted its iPhone 16 , incorporating its new AI features known as Apple Intelligence. While including Apple Intelligence as a paid tool may not be on investors' radar, some see a strong case for a future added cost down the road. AAPL YTD mountain Apple shares in 2024 The setup with Apple Intelligence could resemble the company's Apple TV debut, notes CFRA Research analyst Angelo Zino. The portfolio manager also sees an avenue for third-party developers to draw on Apple's AI features to improve their offering.

Persons: Craig Moffett, Moffett, Angelo Zino, Zino, Gene Munster, Apple, OpenAI's, John Belton Organizations: Street, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Meta, Deepwater Asset Management Locations: Europe, China

For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs presented the image of a wealthy, Black music mogul, one who broke business barriers, threw lavish parties and even created iconic TV moments. But behind the scenes, prosecutors say, was a more sinister picture, with allegations of violence, sex trafficking and severe abuses of power. Sean "Diddy" Combs during a photo shoot to promote a Sean John fragrance in 2016. Casandra Ventura and Sean "Diddy" Combs attend the the Met Gala in New York City on May 7, 2018. Designer Donna Karan, musician Tommy Lee, singer Mariah Carey, host Sean "Diddy" Combs, Star Jones and rapper Reverend Run at "The Real White Party" presented by Combs at his East Hampton, N.Y., estate on Sept. 2, 2007.

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☆ Disney's plans to future-proof its TV business could help kill the cable bundle even faster than expected
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Discovery to form sports streaming service Venu, which promised to offer access to tons of live sports at less than half the cost of traditional cable bundles. Unlike ESPN+, this service will have all of ESPN's content, including Monday Night Football games and shows like "First Take." Disney is doing everything it can to make sure it's not in the same boat — hence its investments in projects like Venu and ESPN Flagship. Despite that drawback, Nollen is optimistic about ESPN Flagship. If ESPN Flagship hits those milestones, it can fully offset the losses from pay TV, which it will — ironically — be partially responsible for.

Persons: —, Venu, Tim Nollen, Nollen, Fubo, Venu Sports, Craig Moffett, Michael Nathanson, MoffettNathanson, Margaret Garnett, Garnett, It's, Peacock Organizations: Service, Disney, Media, Business, Netflix, Fox, Warner Bros, ESPN, Football, US, DirecTV, ESPN Flagship, Paramount, NBC, CBS Locations: skinnier

☆ DEEP is building underwater habitats to ‘make humans aquatic’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Amy Gunia | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Last week, DEEP announced a precursor to the Sentinel, a smaller underwater habitat which the company will use to develop systems for the Sentinel but will also be released as a separate product. An underwater habitat placed on the seabed near the wreck could have served as a base for divers instead, said Wolpert. OAR/National Undersea Research Program (NURP)Aquarius replaced Hydrolab after it was decommissioned. OAR/National Undersea Research Program (NURP)Dennison, of the University of Maryland, said Hydrolab was damp, cramped, lacked indoor plumbing, and had only three beds for four occupants. Wolpert said that DEEP is more than a habitat, it’s also a platform for engaging the next generation.

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☆ Charter rolls out new Spectrum pricing and internet speeds, aims to 'be a better service operator'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

In addition, Spectrum pledged to give customers automatic credits for internet outages that are out of their control or when the company's customer service doesn't live up to its promises. That's in part because broadband customer growth at providers including Charter and Comcast has struggled, according to the companies' earnings reports. Spectrum Mobile has 8.8 million total lines and has grown rapidly due to enticing promotional deals and increased mobile usage on reliable Wi-Fi networks, the company said. "When I think about Wall Street, I think about the customer," Winfrey said. "If you focus on the customer, provide great customer service, save them money, provide value, then your capital market strategy, your regulatory strategy, all of that just falls into place."

Persons: Christopher L, Winfrey, Chris Winfrey, —, Spectrum, Tom Rutledge, we've, there's, Craig Moffett, Moffett, Robin Alam Organizations: Charter Communications, Communications Charter Communications, CNBC, Spectrum, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Charter, Comcast, Verizon, Spectrum Mobile, ESPN, Night, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Getty Locations: U.S, MoffettNathanson, Santa Clara , California

☆ David Zaslav risked Warner Bros. Discovery's future by passing on the NBA — and the gamble might pay off
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

NBA rights proved to be a hotter commodity than many expected — seemingly including WBD CEO David Zaslav. The Charter deal is a coup for WBDWall Street has had little confidence in Zaslav and company lately. AdvertisementAfter the news that WBD had done just that with Charter, Greenfield heaped praise on WBD. As great as WBD's deal with Charter may be, Greenfield doesn't believe Zaslav is out of the woods. If Zaslav surprises the Street again with his Comcast deal, his company may have better days ahead.

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But broadband companies have been focused on transitioning their customers to other affordable options to help them make up the expired discount, according to the companies’ earnings calls. In the wake of the ACP’s expiration, broadband companies have reported losing some customers. While broadband providers were generally supportive of the ACP, many in the industry believed the subsidy benefitted too wide a swath of U.S. households. During the second quarter, Charter reported a loss of 149,000 internet customers, while Comcast reported a decline of 120,000 broadband customers. Charter has tried to retain its low-income consumer base by rolling out new savings deals like offering ACP customers a free unlimited mobile line for one year.

Persons: ’, ”, Craig Moffett, “, Blair Levin, Mike Carey, Nikki Budzinski, GOP Sen, JD Vance, Ohio, Donald Trump’s, Vance quieted, ” Gigi Sohn, Joe Biden, Sohn, Wall, they’re, ” Sohn, ” Carey, ” Budzinski, Chris Winfrey, “ We’ve, ” Moffett, MoffettNathanson, Gigi Sohn’s Organizations: Charter, Verizon, Comcast, Program, Federal Communications Commission, Democratic, Republican, Street Research, CNBC, NBC News, Capitol, Republicans, Emergency, GOP, Republican House, ACP, FCC, ”, Universal Service Fund, USF, Charter Communications Locations: MoffettNathanson, Ohio, U.S, New York

In the wake of the ACP's expiration, broadband companies reported losing some customers. "But that doesn't take away from the families for whom this was important, and could now lose access to broadband." Pete Marovich | ReutersStill, Sohn believes bipartisan support for the ACP should make reauthorizing it a political slam dunk for Democrats. While broadband providers were generally supportive of the ACP, many in the industry believed the subsidy benefitted too wide a swath of U.S. households. Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey said in July that the ACP's expiration impacted both losses and low income broadband connections after the company had "put a lot of effort into the ACP program."

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☆ Wall Street Apple analysts underwhelmed by new iPhone's AI features
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Apple 's high stakes September launch event left some Wall Street analysts feeling unsettled. The largest company in the U.S. announced a host of new products Monday at its California headquarters, including a new Apple Watch, AirPods and the highly anticipated iPhone 16 that harnesses AI tools called Apple Intelligence. The delayed AI launch also creates uncertainty for sales volumes over the next two quarters, Long added. UBS analyst David Vogt viewed the event as "anticlimactic," adding that Apple offered no "killer" AI application. Elsewhere, Piper Sandler's Matt Farrell reiterated his neutral rating and $225 price target, noting that a slow rollout of Apple Intelligence could actually hamper enthusiasm for the features.

Persons: Tim Long, Apple, Long, Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi, David Vogt, Wells, Aaron Rakers, Samik Chatterjee, MoffettNathanson's Craig Moffett, Tim Cook, Piper, Matt Farrell, Brandon Nispel Organizations: Apple, U.S, Apple Watch, Apple Intelligence, Barclays, UBS, Beta Locations: California, China, Europe

☆ Cable TV's collapse deepens: 'It is becoming increasingly clear that there is no longer any floor'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-03 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Pay-TV distributors — that's conventional cable guys like Comcast, satellite-TV outfits like DirecTV, and digital alternatives like YouTube TV — lost 1.6 million subscribers in the second quarter of 2024, according to analysts at MoffettNathanson. But not as bad as other Q2s, like in 2023, when the industry lost 1.7 million subscribers, or in 2022, when it lost 1.8 million subs. And in other good news for the TV industry … well, that's about it. That's why YouTube TV lost subscribers for the first time in the first quarter, and added only 50,000 subscribers in the second.

Persons: —, MoffettNathanson's Craig Moffett, Michael Nathanson, we've, Nathanson, Venu, Warner, Fox —, Moffett, James Faris, Jimmy Pitaro Organizations: Service, Comcast, DirecTV, YouTube, Business, Hulu, Moffett, Warner Bros, Disney, Fox, ESPN, ABC

☆ DirecTV is pushing its pay TV bundle — without a satellite dish
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The "For the Birds" ad campaign for DirecTV emphasizes customers don't need a satellite dish anymore for service. Courtesy: DirecTVCoach Prime wants consumers to know they can watch DirecTV without a satellite dish. As pay TV distributors — both satellite and cable companies — have seen customers flee for streaming, DirecTV is trying to get the message out that a clunky satellite dish is no longer needed for its service. Satellite TV providers like DirecTV and EchoStar's Dish were once some of the biggest distributors of the TV bundle. Sticking with sportsThe "For the Birds" ad campaign for DirecTV emphasizes customers don't need a satellite dish anymore for service.

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☆ Paris Olympics is the latest test of whether sports can win subscribers for NBC's Peacock
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

In this article CMCSA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTThe Paris 2024 logo representing the Olympic Games is displayed near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on April 21, 2024, in anticipation of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Chesnot | Getty ImagesThe Paris Olympics will offer Comcast another chance to lift its streaming platform, Peacock, as it aims to not only attract more subscribers but keep them. But most importantly, Peacock will air the entirety of the Summer Olympics for the first time. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were held in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, drew the lowest-ever audience for the Summer Games. The Beijing Olympics in 2022 had the lowest viewership ever for the Winter Games, which are notably smaller than the Summer Olympics.

Persons: Peacock, it's, Comcast's, Craig Moffett, they've, Molly Solomon, Kelly Campbell, Simone Biles, Lindsey Wasson, NBCUniversal, Mike Tirico, Grant Fisher, Abdihamid Nur, Patrick Smith Organizations: Olympic, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Chesnot, Comcast, Olympics, Ariake Gymnastics, NBC Radio, NBC, Summer Games, Beijing, Winter, Paris Games, Summer, Games, Australia, Team USA, Hayward Field, Getty Locations: Paris, MoffettNathanson, East Coast, U.S, Tokyo, United States, Japan, France, of Versailles, USA, men's, Eugene , Oregon

☆ 2024 Paris Olympics viewer’s guide: NBC’s plans, Snoop Dogg, and the big ratings question
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Richard Deitsch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +18 min

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. The Paris Games will have more programming hours on the NBC broadcast network than any previous Olympics. NBC is upping its celebrity presence for its Olympic coverage in Paris, headlined by Snoop Dogg. “Research shows that it is a challenge to keep viewers after 10 p.m. ET,” NBC Olympics producer Rob Hyland said. NBCUniversal owns the U.S. media rights to the Olympic Games through 2032, so Paris (2024), Milan-Cortina (2026), Los Angeles (2028) and Brisbane (2032).

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☆ AI Forge promised to help founders build their dream startups. Some say the incubator was a chaotic disappointment.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

In September, about a dozen founders arrived in Miami to participate in AI Forge, a new startup incubator. Courtesy of an AI Forge Miami participantJackson said that none of the Miami founders had complained about developers turning work in late. AI Forge agreed to take over 9% of their businesses, "but that means they've got the other 91%," he said. Two Miami founders said they were considering taking legal action against AI Forge over their late and missing payments. AdvertisementAI Forge discontinued its Miami program after the first run, but it launched its third London program in May.

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☆ The plot of a new Fox animated comedy series is about a guy who gets a $3,000 monthly 'universal basic income'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Basic income programs are the next victim, now on Fox. "Universal Basic Guys" stars a pair of brothers who join a $3,000-a-month basic income program after the hot dog factory where they work becomes automated. A universal basic income is often cited as a potential solution to the likely job losses created by artificial intelligence. A universal basic income would give monthly no-strings-attached cash payments to everyone, regardless of their financial status. While more cities are experimenting with basic income programs, they have also been the target of conservative ire.

Persons: —, Fox, Mark, Hank Hoagies, Andrew Yang, Hank, Mark Hoagies, Homer Simpson, Bob of, Michael Thorn, Adam, Craig Malamut Organizations: Service, Fox, Business, Fox Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Sony, NBA, Sony Pictures Television Studios Locations: United States, Iowa

☆ Las Vegas monolith: A ‘mysterious’ pillar appears on hiking trail in Nevada
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Christy Choi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Another “mysterious” monolith has been spotted. This time, on a Las Vegas hiking trail in Nevada, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). “How did it get up there?”The monolith was found over the weekend near Gass Peak north of Las Vegas, it added. The pillar is reminiscent to ones popping up all over the world shortly after a 10-feet silver monolith was discovered in late 2020 by a helicopter crew flying over an Utah desert. As for the one found on the Las Vegas hiking trail, social media users claimed the monolith isn’t actually new.

Persons: Craig Muir, ”, that’s, Gallerist David Zwirner, John McCracken, John, Tom Dunford, ‘, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Facebook, BBC Locations: Las Vegas, Nevada, Gass, Utah, California, Romania, Isle of Wight, England’s, Powys County, Wales, Vegas, ” In Nevada

☆ Michigan mother dies after pushing her 2-year-old daughter away from out-of-control vehicle at drag race
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Nic F. Anderson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A Michigan mother died after pushing her 2-year-old daughter away from an out-of-control vehicle at a drag racing event on Sunday, police say. Kadie Price, 33, was a spectator at the racing event, which took place at the Silver Lake State Park Sand Dunes in Michigan’s western Oceana County. That vehicle then slammed into Price – seconds after she had pushed her daughter safely out of the way. Silver Lake State Park Sand Dunes is a popular destination for its 450-acre off-road-vehicle area, approximately 80 miles from Grand Rapids. With nearly 2,000 acres of sand dunes along Lake Michigan, the park is the only sand dune riding area east of the Mississippi, according to the Michigan State Natural Resources website.

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