Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it has received buyout offers and is considering its options
In June, Warner Bros. Discovery outlined plans to split its cable and streaming offerings, a process it expected would be complete by mid-2026.
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Colton Herta’s move to Formula 2 with Hitech brings him closer to Formula 1 dream
Because Herta does not have the super license required to compete in F1, he will switch from IndyCar to F2 this year to prep him for F1 while pursuing the license.
Senate Republicans head to White House amid stalemate on shutdown
With both sides showing no signs of movement, it’s unclear how long the stalemate will last—even as hundreds of thousands of federal workers will miss another paycheck and states are sounding warnings that key federal programs will soon lapse completely.
NCAA president urges conferences, schools to be cautious of equity deals
Amid growing pressure to raise funds to pay players, the Big Ten Conference has reportedly been in negotiations with an investor that would offer billions to help market media rights and other properties.
US, Australia sign $8.5B critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China
Earlier this month, Beijing announced that it will require foreign companies to get approval from the Chinese government to export magnets containing even trace amounts of rare-earth materials.
Trump’s immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market
Immigrants do jobs—cleaning houses, picking tomatoes, painting fences—that most native-born Americans won’t, and for less money.
To hit back at US in their trade war, China borrows from America’s playbook
When President Trump launched his trade war with China shortly after he returned to the White House, Beijing readily deployed its new tools in addition to raising tariffs to match those imposed by the U.S.
Trump suggests US will buy Argentinian beef to bring down prices
U.S. beef prices have been stubbornly high for a variety of reasons, including drought and reduced imports from Mexico due to a flesh-eating pest in cattle herds there.
Americans increasingly worried about ability to find good jobs, poll finds
Some 47% of U.S. adults are “not very” or “not at all confident” they could find a good job if they wanted to, an increase from 37% when the question was last asked in October 2023.
Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy
The shutdown began Oct. 1.
Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms
For the nation’s 4 million teachers to stay relevant and help students use the technology wisely, teachers unions have forged an unlikely partnership with the world’s largest technology companies.
Apple inks 5-year US broadcasting deal with Formula 1
The deal with Apple was praised by Dan Towriss, CEO of Indianapolis-based TWG Motorsports and the Cadillac Formula 1 team that will debut next season.
Microsoft: Russia, China increasingly using AI to escalate cyberattacks on US
The findings, published in Microsoft’s annual digital threats report, show how foreign adversaries are adopting new and innovative tactics in their efforts to weaponize the internet as a tool for espionage and deception.
Energy Department offers $1.6B loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest
Some 1,400 miles of transmission lines in Indiana and Michigan serving 600,000 customers will be replaced under the effort.
Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time
The repetition of votes on the funding bill has become a daily drumbeat in Congress, underscoring how intractable the situation has become.
Caitlin Clark returning to action on grass instead of hardwood
Clark, whose second season in the WNBA ended early because of a series of injuries, will return to play in the pro-am next month at The Annika on the LPGA Tour.
Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
The federal judge said the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to US
The leader of Canada’s most populous province called for economic retaliation on the U.S. over Stellantis’ decision.
Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act
During 2 -1/2 hours of arguments, the court’s six conservative justices seemed inclined to effectively strike down a Black majority congressional district because it relied too heavily on race.
Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is timed to the September Consumer Price Index, which has not yet been released.