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Netflix and TKO Group Holdings said Tuesday that the streaming platform will air the WWE's flagship program Raw starting next year, in Netflix's first major foray into live sports. Netflix, which is trying to drive revenue by cutting down on subscription sharing and pushing viewers toward its ad-tier membership, has made few attempts at live programming in its history. With WWE permission, Netflix could even develop movies or series around WWE characters, one of the people said. For TKO, the parent company of WWE, striking a deal with Netflix brings WWE wrestling to about 250 million global subscribers. WWE President Nick Khan has had Netflix on his radar as a potential landing spot for Raw for several years.

Persons: Dwayne Johnson, Mark Shapiro, Rupert Murdoch, Nick Khan, Khan Organizations: Netflix, Raw, WWE, SmackDown, NXT, USA Network, ESPN, Turner, NFL, Fox Locations: U.S, Canada, America

☆ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson scores mega payday to join the WWE’s board
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

He also secures full ownership of his stage name, “The Rock,” as part of the deal. I’ve been there, I’m still there and this is for them.”The TKO board now has 13 members, following Tuesday’s appointment of Groupon co-founder Brad Keywell as well. “Very few people on the planet understand the convergence of sports, entertainment, media, and business like Rock,” Vince McMahon, executive chairman of TKO’s board said. The show will begin streaming live January 2025. WWE had an early foray into the streaming business but largely failed to win enough subscribers to support itself.

Persons: New York CNN — Dwayne “, ” Johnson, , Johnson, Johnson’s, I’ve, I’m, Groupon, Brad Keywell, ” Vince McMahon, ”, Mark Shapiro Organizations: New, New York CNN, Holdings, WWE, UFC, Netflix, ZOA Energy, Seven Bucks, United Football League, World Wrestling Entertainment, Endeavor Group, Endeavor, Comcast’s USA, NBC Locations: New York

☆ I left the military for the private sector. My time in uniform was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Ong, 26, served for five years before she left for the private sector. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jia Hui Ong, who left the military to join the private sector. Joining the private sectorMy journey into the private sector wasn't a smooth ride. After transitioning to the private sector, I also had to find a new sense of purpose in my work. But spending time in the private sector has helped me redefine my interests and strengths.

Persons: Jia Hui Ong, Ong, —, jerry Organizations: Singapore Armed Forces, Service, SAF, ST Engineering, DBS Bank Locations: Singapore

In the 1960s, immigration laws were reformed again, ushering in waves of immigration from Asia because the U.S. needed people to work at unfilled jobs. So, how do other countries, including Canada and Germany, respond to migrants crossing their borders without a visa or proper documentation? Germany, for example, has been wrestling with increases in undocumented immigration. Italy, which is also battling a huge influx of undocumented migrants from North Africa, recently doubled the amount of time that it can detain undocumented migrants, rising from three months to at least six months. They also direct the European Union to give money to countries that allow more asylum seekers to stay in those countries.

Persons: Tara Sonenshine, Olaf Scholz, Sebastien St, Jean, Eric Adams, Adams, Edward R, Murrow Organizations: Underwood, Underwood Archives Immigrants, Union, European Union, Getty, New, Diplomacy, Tufts University Locations: United States, Mexico, U.S, Ellis, Europe, Asia, Canada, Germany, Ukraine, Italy, North Africa, Albania, Greece, Syria, Pakistan, Quebec, New York, Chicago

☆ U.S. Eyeing Japanese Shipyards for Warship Overhauls, Says U.S. Ambassador
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Jan. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Reuters) - The United States and Japan will look at the viability of using Japanese shipyards to overhaul U.S. navy warships that patrol East Asian waters, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said on Friday at the Yokosuka naval base near Tokyo. Doing refits in Japan could help the U.S. keep more of its ships battle-ready in East Asia where China is expanding its naval power. The U.S. navy currently sends its ships back across the Pacific to shipyards at home that are wrestling with a backlog of maintenance contracts. Japan hosts the biggest overseas concentration of U.S. military power, including the only forward-deployed carrier strike group, which operates from Yokosuka.

Persons: Japan Rahm Emanuel, John Geddie, Tim Kelly, Chang, Ran Kim Organizations: Yokosuka, U.S . Navy, Seventh Locations: YOKOSUKA, Japan, United States, U.S, Tokyo, East Asia, China, Pacific, Yokosuka

☆ Why Calvin Klein ads still get people talking
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Joan Kennedy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The strategy was classic Calvin Klein, a brand which has been synonymous with sexy, conversation-starting campaigns since the 1970s. From Calvin KleinBut the White ads were just the start of the headlines for Calvin Klein. Adorning a New York City phonebooth, Mark Wahlberg is seen in a 1992 Calvin Klein campaign. Meanwhile, no one besides the ASA seems to be admonishing Calvin Klein over the FKA Twigs ads. For Calvin Klein, both sets of ads are an example of that old adage — there’s no such thing as bad publicity.

Persons: CNN —, Jeremy Allen White’s, Calvin Klein, —, Calvin, White, Bottega, Kendall Jenner, FKA, “, Milan Jaros, Kate Moss, Brooke Shields, innuendos, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, ”, Matt Kissane, Landor, Calvin Klein’s, Moss, Wahlberg, Marky Mark ”, Justin Bieber’s, Justin Bieber's Calvin Klein, Stacy Walsh Rosenstock, he’s, popstar Rosalía, Amy Kommatas, Jenner, Hadid, Allen Adamson, Alas, Adamson, Henry McGee, Launchmetrics, Jeremy Allen White, “ They’ve Organizations: The, Fashion, CNN, Authority, Standards Agency, Standards Authority, ASA, Bloomberg, Getty, Hulu, Business, US Justice Department Locations: SoHo, Prague, Czech Republic, Zara, York's, Los Angeles, New York City

☆ The No. 1 challenge Fortune 500 execs say they're facing with employees right now, according to new research
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Executives are more concerned about employee productivity than about getting them back to the office, according to new research from Atlassian. In September, the Australian software company asked 100 Fortune 500 and 100 Fortune 1000 executives what their biggest organizational challenge is, and nearly half (43%) said low productivity. Only a third of executives with an in-office mandate said they thought their in-office policies have had any impact on productivity. Instead, 76% of the Fortune 500 executives surveyed said they are more worried about how their teams are working than where they work. It's not the first time executives have said they're worried that workers are getting less done — and evidence suggests their fears aren't unfounded.

Persons: It's, Atlassian's, Scott Farquhar Organizations: Fortune, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNBC Locations: Australian

☆ Why the controversial mullet is having a moment
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Fawnia Soo Hoo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Long hair, don’t careThe “modern day” mullet largely originates from David Bowie’s genre-defining and gender-norm defying persona, Ziggy Stardust, Glasscock said. “People from the Continental Congress wore what we would read as a full metal, 1992 mullet,” said Glasscock. (“Hockey hair” was, meanwhile, a popular synonym for mullet at the time, given its prominence among players and fans.) Devin Yalkin/Courtesy A24While playing Kerry Von Erich in “The Iron Claw,” White also wore his dynamic, sweeping mullet off-set — but not entirely by choice. “I was like, ‘I’m sorry, here’s a ponytail holder.”But that dedication may have played an integral part in a mullet revival kicking off 2024.

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☆ Five-foot Toy Story 3 bear draws the crowds at Costco’s first store in ‘China’s Silicon Valley’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Costco unveiled its new 44,500-square-meter store in the city often dubbed China’s “Silicon Valley” on Friday, drawing large crowds in search of bargains and imported products. People line up outside the Costco store in Shenzhen, China, during its launch on January 12, 2024. Social media was awash with images of people taking home the giant version of the bear, measuring five feet tall. Lots-o-Huggin' Bear was among the more popular products on offer at the Costco store in Shenzhen during its launch on January 12, 2024. In China, Costco faces intense competition from online shopping platforms, such as Taobao and Pinduoduo, in a market where consumers are accustomed to online retail.

Persons: Costco’s, ” Kim Lin, Lin, ”, Olin Wang Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Costco, CNN, Social, Sam’s, Walmart Locations: Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China, Shanghai

☆ Gen Alpha seems obsessed with expensive skincare — and millennial parents are getting the blame
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementMost Gen Alpha children haven't even made it out of elementary school yet, but their older peers are already scrutinizing them. Many Gen Alpha children have grown up with technology and are heavily influenced by meme culture. This has already incited online mockery, as some people have labeled Gen Alpha humor as "brainrot." The internet is divided over who to blame — but millennial parents aren't off the hookAs is customary, criticisms of Gen Alpha have led to backlash against their parents, who are mostly millennials. Despite these creators' best efforts to sympathize with Gen Alpha, TikTok at large seems to have given this generation its verdict.

Persons: They've, they're, —, haven't, Gen Alpha, aren't, TikTok Organizations: Alpha, Service, Gen Alpha, Bloomberg, influencers Locations: Sephora

☆ I'm so 'touched out' by my 3 children that I don't even want my husband to touch me
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-28 | by ( Kat Storr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewOne of the best things about being a mom is the delicious cuddles and kisses you get from your children. I'm 'touched out'I had never heard of the term "touched out" before I became a parent, but I soon became familiar with it when I was breastfeeding our firstborn. My husband doesn't feel how I doSadly, this has extended to my husband, too. This means he rarely feels touched out, while I have come to associate touch with meeting people's needs. I feel like being touched out is just another example of what a roller coaster parenthood is.

Persons: —, I'm, it's, We've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ 'Way too early' to declare victory over inflation, says ECB's Nagel
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Joachim Nagel, President of Germany's federal reserve Bundesbank addresses the media during the bank's annual news conference in Frankfurt, Germany March 1, 2023. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNICOSIA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation will carry on declining in the months ahead but at a slower pace, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel was quoted as telling Cypriot newspaper Kathimerini on Sunday. "We have not yet won the fight against inflation," said Nagel, who visited Cyprus last week. "Add in a scenario where an escalation of geopolitical tensions could imply higher inflation and it becomes clear that it would be way too early to declare victory over high inflation rates," said Nagel, an influential voice on the ECB's rate setting Governing Council. "All in all, I expect inflation to carry on declining, but at a slower pace and with possible bumps along the way," Nagel said.

Persons: Joachim Nagel, Kai Pfaffenbach, Nagel, " Nagel, Michele Kambas, David Goodman Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Cypriot, Central Bank, ECB, Thomson Locations: Frankfurt, Germany, Rights NICOSIA, Cyprus

☆ Ukrainians in Germany Weigh Wrenching Choice: Stay or Go Home
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Graham Bowley | More About Graham Bowley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Since fleeing Ukraine with her daughter, Iryna Khomich has made a home of a tiny space in a village of prefabricated units in southwestern Germany. A full tour of its single room takes only a few moments: an iron bunk bed and a wardrobe, shoes scattered near the door, clothes drying on radiators. On one recent afternoon, her cat, Dimka, walked in and out, while her daughter, Sofiia, 8, read a German textbook at a desk. But like other displaced Ukrainians who fled west to wait out the war against Russia, Ms. Khomich, 37, lives each day wrestling with an agonizing choice: Should she return home to Ukraine, where the fighting drags on interminably, or put down roots in Germany, effectively turning a temporary separation into something more lasting? And they are debating it in places like Freiburg, a city nestled on the edge of the Black Forest close to the French border that has offered open arms, an extensive social safety net and the attractive promise of a life without war.

Persons: Iryna Khomich, Sofiia, Khomich Locations: Ukraine, Germany, Russia, Europe, Freiburg

☆ Medical AI Tools Can Make Dangerous Mistakes. Can the Government Help Prevent Them?
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Ryan Tracy | Stephanie Armour | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Doctors can forgo taking notes during a patient’s visit because an AI system would listen in and capture information. Photo: Doug Barrett for The Wall Street JournalDoctors have started using artificial intelligence in novel ways to communicate with patients and help make diagnoses. Now the government is wrestling with how to ensure the tools do no harm. Federal regulators are proposing a new labeling system for AI healthcare apps designed to make it easier for clinicians to spot the pitfalls and shortcomings of these tools. The Biden administration has proposed that these apps come with a “nutrition label” that discloses how the app was trained, how it performs, how it should be used and how it shouldn’t.

Persons: Doug Barrett, Biden Organizations: Wall Street

File photo: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin looks on as he attends the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia, November 16, 2023. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/Pool/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivered perhaps his strongest remarks to date on Saturday over Israel's need to protect civilians in Gaza, calling them the center of gravity in Israel's war with Hamas and warning over the risks of their radicalization. "So I have repeatedly made clear to Israel's leaders that protecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza is both a moral responsibility and strategic imperative." The United States has rushed military assistance to Israel, including air defenses and other munitions. "The United States will remain Israel's closest friend in the world.

Persons: Defense Lloyd Austin, Willy Kurniawan, Lloyd Austin, he's, Austin, Israel, Austin's, Phil Stewart, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Defense, ASEAN Defense Ministers, REUTERS, Rights, . Defense, Reagan National Defense, West Bank, Islamic State, United, Palestinian, Pentagon, U.S, Thomson Locations: Jakarta, Indonesia, Gaza, Austin, Simi Valley , California, Israel, United States, U.S, Iran

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said his still-evolving conference remains committed to having a championship game even as the College Football Playoff expands from four to 12 teams after this season. “I know there’s been a lot of discussion amongst the commissioners about what that might look like, but as it relates to the Big 12, we love this game. 19 Oklahoma State at the home of NFL's Dallas Cowboys, where it has a contract to play its championship game through 2031. Some Longhorns fans booed and chanted at Yormark when he was walking off the field into a tunnel before the Big 12 championship game. Yormark said the partnership is a differentiator for the Big 12 because of the wrestling organization's 150 million social media followers.

Persons: Brett Yormark, I’m, ” Yormark, Yormark, “, I’ve, there’s, Joey McGuire, Nelly Organizations: College, Oklahoma State, NFL's Dallas Cowboys, Southeastern Conference, Longhorns, Texas Tech, Red Raiders, Texas, Big, WWE, Jay, AP Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Arizona State , Colorado, Utah, Austin, New

☆ Climate Protesters Get in Fed’s Face as Policy Clash Grows Louder
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Jeanna Smialek | More About Jeanna Smialek | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A protest that disrupted a speech by Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, at the Economic Club of New York this fall generated extensive coverage. All three upheavals were caused by the same group, Climate Defiance, which a now-30-year-old activist named Michael Greenberg founded in the spring. Mr. Greenberg had long worked in traditional climate advocacy, but he decided that something louder was needed to spur change at institutions like the Fed. “I realized there was a big need for disruptive direct action,” he explained in an interview. “It just gets so, so, so, so, so much more attention.”

Persons: Jerome H, Powell, Michael Greenberg, Greenberg, “, ” Organizations: Federal, Economic, of New, International Monetary Fund Locations: Jackson, Lodge, Wyoming, of New York

☆ Jeremy Allen White says he met 'The Iron Claw' costar Zac Efron for the first time while having their bodies shaved
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Jeremy Allen White met Zac Efron for the first time having their bodies shaved for "The Iron Claw." The A24 movie dives into the story of the Von Erich wrestling family. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementJeremy Allen White and Zac Efron met for the first time when they had their bodies shaved for A24's real-life wrestling drama, "The Iron Claw," which tells the story of the Von Erich family. "The Bear" star plays Kerry Von Erich alongside Efron as Kevin Von Erich, and Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich.

Persons: Jeremy Allen White, Zac Efron, Von Erich, White, Efron, he'd, —, Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, Harris Dickinson, David Von Erich, Dickinson, Von Erichs, Harris Organizations: Service, Variety

It's clear how that will end.”Germany’s constitutional court has voided some 60 billion euros ($65 billion) in spending for this year and next. Without yet another emergency declaration next year, the government would have to scramble to cover shortfalls of roughly 30 billion to 40 billion euros — plus 20 billion to 30 billion euros for 2025 — compared with earlier plans, according to Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg bank. The fallout has left Germany projected to be the worst-performing major economy this year, shrinking by 0.5%, according to the International Monetary Fund. That has led to calls from some to loosen the debt limits because they restrict the government's response to new challenges. Yet even some opposition state governors have said the debt limits should be loosened.

Persons: Chancellor Olaf Scholz, “ We've, Robert Habeck, “, ”, Holger Schmieding, Schmieding, Free Democrats doesn't, Kai Wegener Organizations: U.S, International Monetary Fund, Industry, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Benz, Seven, Social Democrats, Greens, Free Democrats, Christian Democrats, Berlin Locations: FRANKFURT, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, China, Berenberg, East Germany, Europe, Britain, U.S, Italy, Japan

☆ Russia is wrestling with a labor crisis — and is making it even worse by sending highly-skilled workers to war
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But contradictory policies are worsening the situation, a think tank said. Russia is deterring potential workers by trying to send them to fight in Ukraine. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRussia is wrestling with a labor crisis — but making it even worse by sending highly-skilled workers to war, a think tank said. AdvertisementRussia has experienced steep casualty rates in Ukraine, with reports saying that it's lost around 300,000 soldiers.

Persons: —, Vyacheslav Volodin, Vladimir Putin, they'd, it's Organizations: Service, RFE, European Council Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Washington, DC, Central

☆ Regular Disorder: How Congress broke itself, caused chaos and misery, and why it may not be possible to go back ever again.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Walt Hickey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Regular order refers to the process of legislative committees holding hearings and marking up bills before referring them to the legislature as a whole. "And that has sort of thrown out the window the whole idea of regular order." The move away from regular order was natural selection, this argument goes. AdvertisementThat assumes, however, that party leaders and the members that put them there would want to have a functioning government. The very incentives that pushed Congress away from regular order are stronger than ever.

Persons: —, backbenchers, John Duricka What's, Bill, Newt Gingrich, Alan Wiseman, Gingrich, Donald Wolfensberger, James M, Curry, Andrew Harnik, he's, Bill Huizenga Organizations: Service, Representatives, AP, Republican, 104th, Center, Wilson, University of Utah, POLITICO Locations: fecklessness, Congress, retool

Thankfully, this Cyber Monday Peacock deal can save you a bit of money by bringing its Premium plans down to a more affordable price. There's also an ad-free Premium Plus plan that costs $8 a month for 12 months, or $80 for an annual plan. To get this deal, use the promo code BIGDEAL for the monthly discount or code YEARLONG for the annual price. However, Peacock ended up reducing the price again on Cyber Monday, bringing it to only $1 a month. Peacock is our pick for the best streaming service for fans of NBC programming.

Persons: There's, you've, Peacock, we're, It's Organizations: NBC, WWE, Netflix, Hulu

How to watch WWE Survivor Series live streams from anywhereYou can use a VPN to watch Survivor Series live if you don't live in a country with cable access or streaming plans that include WWE Network events. How to watch WWE Survivor Series in the UKTNT Sports Box Office will show Survivor Series in the UK via providers Sky, Virgin Media, and BT TV. How to watch WWE Survivor Series in CanadaSurvivor Series will stream over the WWE Network via Sportsnet in Canada. How to watch WWE Survivor Series in AustraliaBinge is the primary destination for Survivor Series in Australia. WWE Survivor Series match cardHere's a schedule of all the matches taking place at Survivor Series.

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☆ Cher performed new Christmas song at the Thanksgiving parade
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Cher brought dance vibes to the parade route at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. The star performed her new single, “DJ Play a Christmas Song.” At one point, she appeared to continue to belt out lyrics even as the microphone wasn’t near her mouth, sparking criticism online from some viewers that she may have been lip-syncing. ?”“DJ Play a Christmas Song” is off Cher’s first holiday music album, “Christmas.” The star performer recently spoke with Billboard about the collection. “They’re not ‘Christmas Christmas’ songs, OK? I’m so particular, but I love the songs and everyone who hears them loves them.”

Persons: Cher, ”, “ What’s, you’re, “ They’re, ” Cher Organizations: CNN, Billboard Locations: New York City

LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - British voters are set to suffer a "living standards disaster", despite Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt's new tax cut plan, because of the unprecedented fall in household incomes over the course of a parliamentary term, a think tank said on Thursday. The think tank said household disposable income per person was expected to fall 1.5% in 2024, when adjusted for Britain's still high rate of inflation. "But those challenges have also made things far more difficult for households: this is what a living standards disaster looks like." And that then means having to make some really difficult decisions when it comes to public spending but also raising revenue," he told Reuters. ($1 = 0.8025 pounds)Reporting by David Milliken and Bill Schomberg; Editing by Sharon SingletonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jeremy Hunt's, Hunt, Rishi Sunak, Torsten Bell, Gareth Davies, Davies, David Milliken, Bill Schomberg, Sharon Singleton Organizations: Labour Party, Conservative, Reuters, Fiscal Studies, Treasury, Thomson

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