Rupert Murdoch , to Step Down As Head of, Fox Corp and News Corp.
According to a news release,
Murdoch will become chairman
emeritus of both corporations.
For my entire professional life,
I have been engaged daily with
news and ideas, and that will
not change.
But the time is right
for me to take on different roles, Rupert Murdoch, news release, via NBC.
In my new role, I can guarantee
you that I will be involved every
day in the contest of ideas, Rupert Murdoch, news release, via NBC.
Murdoch's older son, Lachlan, will be named the sole chairman of both companies, NBC News reports.
I congratulate my father on
his remarkable 70-year career, Lachlan Murdoch, statement, via NBC.
We thank him for his vision,
his pioneering spirit, his steadfast
determination, and the enduring
legacy he leaves to the companies
he founded and countless
people he has impacted, Lachlan Murdoch, statement, via NBC.
NBC reports that Murdoch transformed a
small Australian newspaper business into a
massive international media empire, which
includes a movie studio and television network.
In 1996, Murdoch founded Fox News, a 24/7
network meant to compete with CNN, which has
emerged as a pillar of modern conservative media.
In April, Fox Corporation and Fox News avoided a
high-profile trial with a $787.5 million settlement for
promoting conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 election.
.
In April, Fox Corporation and Fox News avoided a
high-profile trial with a $787.5 million settlement for
promoting conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 election.
A London judge has ruled that Prince Harry will not be able to expand his privacy lawsuit against a British tabloid to include allegations against media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Piers Morgan. After filing a lawsuit against U.K. tabloid The Sun's publisher News Group Newspapers, Prince Harry's lawyers were hoping to sue over claims that Murdoch and other top executives were part of an effort to conceal and destroy evidence of unlawful information gathering.
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Comcast to Bundle , Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+.
On May 13, Comcast chief Brian Roberts announced the company's newest bundle, StreamSaver, NBC News reports. .
Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ will be
included in the bundle "at a vastly reduced
price to anything available today," Roberts said. .
This will be a pretty
compelling package, Brian Roberts, Comcast chief, via statement.
As streaming prices continue to climb,
other media companies have also started
to offer bundles, NBC News reports. .
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
The prices for both companies'
bundles have yet to be revealed.
Comcast's bundle will be made available before Peacock raises its standalone price by another $2 ahead of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. .
The ad-free service will now cost $13.99 per month. .
The tier with ads will increase to $7.99 each month. .
Meanwhile, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and
Fox Corp. have teamed up to create a streaming sports bundle that is scheduled to debut this fall.
but critics allege that the venture
violates antitrust laws, NBC News reports.
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Conflict Avoidance, Can Have a Huge Impact on Relationships.
NBC's 'Think' report highlights a growing
trend of conflict avoidance across a wide
spectrum of interpersonal relationships.
This ranges from "ghosting" friends
and lovers to "quiet quitting" a job. .
Conflict avoidance often serves as an excuse
for avoiding the maintenance that both private
and professional relationships require. .
This avoidance can have long-term impacts, including
lowered resilience, mental health and productivity. .
According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist
and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the
age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. .
According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist
and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the
age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. .
NBC highlights the many reasons which appear to
be responsible for growing conflict avoidance.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
The pandemic also reduced in-person
interactions that demand real engagement
and for people to resolve their differences. .
Dr. Eugene Beresin, a psychiatrist at Harvard
Medical School, suggests that resolving conflict , “requires building interpersonal skills that are
essential for loving and effective relationships.".
Research suggests that the process of conflict and arguing facilitates talk and awareness of another’s perspective, Jennifer A. Sampa, Communications researcher and therapist, via NBC
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Courtney Cox is saying she can still feel the presence of her friend and former co-star Matthew Perry even after his death. In a conversation for CBS Sunday Morning, Cox reflected on 2024 marking 30 years since the 'Friends' premiere, noting that for the 10 years she was on the NBC sitcom, her co-stars were her "family," going through "everything" together. Cox then reflected on Perry and talked about their close bond. She added that she has retained a connection with her co-star's spirit.
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Sean Combs Apologizes , for 'Inexcusable' 2016 , Hotel Security Video.
On May 19, Sean "Diddy" Combs issued
an apology after a 2016 video surfaced
of him abusing his ex-girlfriend Cassie. .
NBC reports that the video appears to match
the description of an incident that was detailed
in a lawsuit that has since been settled.
In a video statement released on Instagram, Combs said his , "behavior on that video is inexcusable.".
It’s so difficult to reflect
on the darkest times in
your life, but sometimes
you got to do that. I was
f---ed up — I mean, I hit rock
bottom — but I make no excuses, Sean Combs, via Instagram.
It’s so difficult to reflect
on the darkest times in
your life, but sometimes
you got to do that. I was
f---ed up — I mean, I hit rock
bottom — but I make no excuses, Sean Combs, via Instagram.
My behavior on that video
is inexcusable. I take full
responsibility for my actions
in that video. I'm disgusted.
I was disgusted then when
I did it. I’m disgusted now, Sean Combs, via Instagram.
My behavior on that video
is inexcusable. I take full
responsibility for my actions
in that video. I'm disgusted.
I was disgusted then when
I did it. I’m disgusted now, Sean Combs, via Instagram.
In November, Combs' ex-girlfriend
Casandra Ventura alleged in a federal lawsuit
that Combs raped and physically abused her. .
In November, Combs' ex-girlfriend
Casandra Ventura alleged in a federal lawsuit
that Combs raped and physically abused her. .
At the time, Combs denied the accusations
and stressed that the settlement was
in "no way" an admission of guilt.
The lawsuit included allegations that Combs
attacked her in a hotel, which would appear to
be supported by the 2016 video released by CNN. .
The video was reportedly captured
in a hotel hallway in March 2016 and
includes multiple angles of the incident. .
Combs is currently the subject of a federal investigation
and a number of civil lawsuits, which include accusations
of sexual assault, trafficking and other criminal activities
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Red Lobster Says , Locations Will Stay Open , After Filing For Bankruptcy.
On May 19, Red Lobster confirmed in
a statement that the company has filed for
voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida. .
NBC reports that the largest seafood chain in
the United States said that filing for Chapter 11 will , "drive operational improvements, simplify the business
through a reduction in locations, and pursue a sale
of substantially all of its assets as a going concern.".
In a so-called stalking horse arrangement, Red Lobster
will sell the entire business to a new entity that is
completely owned and controlled by lenders. .
According to the company, lenders have
provided $100 million in financial commitments
to fund the chain's ongoing operations.
According to the company, lenders have
provided $100 million in financial commitments
to fund the chain's ongoing operations.
NBC reports that the company's bankruptcy
petition lists Red Lobster's assets at a value
between $1 billion and $10 billion.
The chain stressed that despite closing around
99 locations across the U.S., remaining locations
will remain open during the bankruptcy process.
The company added that it has been , "working with vendors to ensure
that operations are unaffected.".
This restructuring is the best path
forward for Red Lobster. It allows
us to address several financial and
operational challenges and emerge
stronger and re-focused on our growth, Jonathan Tibus, Red Lobster CEO, via NBC.
The 56-year-old chain was founded back in 1968.
By 2019, Red Lobster had expanded to include
nearly 700 locations across the country.
NBC reports that the company has struggled
under a growing debt load after failing to regain
a foothold following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ticketmaster Data Breach , Exposes Data Belonging to , 560 Million Customers.
Fox News reports that Ticketmaster has once again
made headlines with a massive data leak which
impacted approximately half a billion customers.
Fox News reports that Ticketmaster has once again
made headlines with a massive data leak which
impacted approximately half a billion customers.
The latest cyber incident was
first detected by the Australian
Home Affairs Department. .
Cyber breach hacker group ShinyHunters
claimed responsibility for stealing the information
of over 500 million Ticketmaster customers.
That information reportedly included full
names, phone numbers and addresses,
in addition to payment data.
Fox News reports that the hacker group
is now selling the 1.3-terabyte cache of
information via a popular hacking forum.
Ticketmaster has yet to announce how it plans
to address the serious data breach or notify
customers whose information was stolen. .
As a result, Fox News recently
offered Ticketmaster customers
tips on how to take precautions. .
Check for any official word from Ticketmaster,
most likely intended to inform you that your
data was impacted by the breach.
Monitor bank and credit card accounts
for any unusual activity, particularly
any unfamiliar transactions.
Review emails for any unexpected
password changes, login attempts
or account updates
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Pet Owners Guide to , Toxic Houseplants.
Fox News recently offered readers
a list of plants found both inside and
outside the house that are toxic to pets.
Lily, These colorful flowers are specifically
dangerous for cats, as all parts of the
plant can cause severe kidney damage.
Sago palm, This popular house plant, particularly the seeds,
can potentially cause vomiting, extreme thirst,
bruising, liver damage, liver failure and even death.
Tulip, The bulbs of these popular flowers
are particularly dangerous for pets. .
According to the ASPCA, consuming
tulips could cause vomiting, depression,
diarrhea and hypersalivation.
Azalea, The ASPCA says this popular landscaping
choice can cause pets to experience vomiting,
diarrhea, weakness and even cardiac failure.
Azalea, The ASPCA says this popular landscaping
choice can cause pets to experience vomiting,
diarrhea, weakness and even cardiac failure.
Kalanchoe, Ingesting this tropical plant can also cause
pets to experience vomiting, diarrhea
and an abnormal heart rhythm. .
Kalanchoe, Ingesting this tropical plant can also cause
pets to experience vomiting, diarrhea
and an abnormal heart rhythm. .
Schefflera, This plant causes a number of dangerous
symptoms in pets, including oral irritation,
excessive drooling and difficulty swallowing.
Schefflera, This plant causes a number of dangerous
symptoms in pets, including oral irritation,
excessive drooling and difficulty swallowing.
Oleander, These highly toxic flowers
can cause abdominal pain,
diarrhea, colic, depression and death.
Oleander, These highly toxic flowers
can cause abdominal pain,
diarrhea, colic, depression and death.
Chrysanthemum, The ASPCA warns that ingesting these
flowers can result in vomiting, diarrhea,
hypersalivation, loss of coordination and dermatitis.
Chrysanthemum, The ASPCA warns that ingesting these
flowers can result in vomiting, diarrhea,
hypersalivation, loss of coordination and dermatitis
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Credit Card Delinquencies , Are on the Rise.
New York Federal Reserve data that was published on May 15 shows that credit card delinquencies kept rising from January to March, Fox Business reports. .
In Q1 2024, delinquencies reached
8.9% at an annualized rate.
America hasn't seen this high of a
percentage of serious credit card
delinquencies since 2012, Fox News reports. .
In the first quarter of 2024, credit
card and auto loan transition rates
into serious delinquency continued
to rise across all age groups, Joelle Scally, regional economic principal within the Household and
Public Policy Research Division at the New York Fed, via Fox Business.
An increasing number of borrowers
missed credit card payments,
revealing worsening financial
distress among some households, Joelle Scally, regional economic principal within the Household and
Public Policy Research Division at the New York Fed, via Fox Business.
Researchers aren't sure why delinquencies
are so high since the unemployment rate
is low, but they have a few theories.
One of those theories is that consumers drained savings throughout the pandemic
but continue to spend at high levels.
Another theory is that some Americans switched to jobs with lower salaries.
Additionally, credit card eligibility may have been expanded for many whose student debt wasn't being reported to credit bureaus amid the pandemic.
These are all kinds of complex issues.
We don't exactly know what's behind the
increase of these delinquency rates. But it's
definitely something that we're tracking, New York Fed researchers, via Fox Business.
The average annual percentage rate for
credit cards hit a record of 20.72% recently.
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US Military Looks to , Recruit Tech Experts While , Cutting Overall Troop Numbers.
United States special operations commanders have
been tasked with cutting overall forces by 5,000
troops, while also adding more high-tech experts. .
United States special operations commanders have
been tasked with cutting overall forces by 5,000
troops, while also adding more high-tech experts. .
United States special operations commanders have
been tasked with cutting overall forces by 5,000
troops, while also adding more high-tech experts. .
Fox News reports that the conflicting goals, which have
forced a broader restructuring of commando teams,
have been influenced by Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
U.S. Army Special Operations Command plans to
increase the size of Green Beret teams by adding
members with specialized technical abilities.
U.S. Army Special Operations Command plans to
increase the size of Green Beret teams by adding
members with specialized technical abilities.
Additional team members could include
computer software experts capable of
reprograming drones and other tech gear on the fly. .
Additional team members could include
computer software experts capable of
reprograming drones and other tech gear on the fly. .
Additional team members could include
computer software experts capable of
reprograming drones and other tech gear on the fly. .
Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special
Operations Command, says the U.S. is "taking a lot
of lessons learned out of the experience in Ukraine.".
Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special
Operations Command, says the U.S. is "taking a lot
of lessons learned out of the experience in Ukraine.".
According to Fenton, special operations
were ordered to cut about 2,000 personnel,
including 750 from the army. .
According to Fenton, special operations
were ordered to cut about 2,000 personnel,
including 750 from the army. .
In 2024, the department was
ordered to cut an additional 3,000
personnel over the next five years. .
So the real Army reduction in totality is
almost 4,000, and the remaining 1,000
will come from the joint force, SEALs,
Marine raiders, other Army units, Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command.
So the real Army reduction in totality is
almost 4,000, and the remaining 1,000
will come from the joint force, SEALs,
Marine raiders, other Army units, Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command.
Maj. Gen. Patrick Roberson, deputy commander of the
command at Fort Liberty in North Carolina, estimates
that at least 30% of those cuts will be in open jobs. .
According to Roberson, other cuts will be aimed at
redundancies among trainers and instructors, as
well as civil affairs and psychological operations. .
According to Roberson, other cuts will be aimed at
redundancies among trainers and instructors, as
well as civil affairs and psychological operations.
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Iranian President Vows to Destroy Israel , if It Launches the ‘Tiniest Invasion’.
On April 13, Iran attacked Israel with
hundreds of drones and missiles.
It was the first time that Iran has ever launched a direct military attack on Israel, Fox News reports. .
Although Israel was able to fend off
about 99% of the projectiles, the
country is considering retaliation.
On April 17, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel that if it does decide to
attack with even the "tiniest invasion," .
Iran's response would be "massive and harsh.".
Nothing would remain
from the Zionist regime, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, via Fox News.
Raisi delivered his remarks during
a military parade north of Tehran.
Prior to Raisi's threats, Israel vowed
to respond to the attacks.
The country did not provide details,
but its military council met on April 16
to decide how to proceed.
Leaders around the world have
urged Israel to stand down. .
While Israel and Iran have been at odds
for decades, their conflict came to a
head recently since Iran supports Hamas, .
which attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and
prompted Israel's current offensive in Gaza.
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