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America’s in a Crypto State of Mind for Trump’s Second Term

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With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, the crypto industry has transformed into a major DC power player.

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Media & Entertainment

Activist Investor Calls Out Murdoch Family Drama

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On Monday, the Murdoch family was once again asked the $15 billion question: Who will take over the company after Rupert is no longer around?

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Media & Entertainment

Does TV News Have a Home in the Streaming Era?

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Big Tech loves movies, TV shows, and live sports. So why has it shown remarkably little appetite for the TV news business?

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Media & Entertainment

Massive Class-Action Antitrust Lawsuit Against NFL Kicks Off

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The plaintiffs argue the league made an anti-competitive agreement forcing fans to pay for out-of-market broadcasts in one package.

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Media & Entertainment

Can a Paramount Sale Break the Mold of Media Mergers?

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Just what, exactly, would Sony and Apollo Global Management be getting out of a Paramount Global acquisition?

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Media & Entertainment

Nelson Peltz Scores Major Ally in Disney Fight

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Activist investor Nelson Peltz has earned a huge win in his protracted battle of wills with Disney CEO Bob Iger.

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Geopolitics

My Kingdom for a Sport: Saudi Arabia Goes All in on Athletics

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Why is Saudi Arabia spending a king’s ransom on sports? The Middle East powerhouse doesn’t care if you call it sportswashing.

6 min read
Media & Entertainment

Can Hollywood Reboot the Bundle?

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Hollywood may be rethinking its business model of direct-to-consumer, a la carte streaming services — meaning the bundle may be back.

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Media & Entertainment

Wide World of Streams: How Sports is Navigating Media’s Shifting Landscape

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The old world of media is collapsing, while a new order is rising. Live sports, meanwhile, are caught in the middle.

5 min read
Media & Entertainment

Rupert Murdoch Steps Back from Fox, News Corp

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Unfortunately for the Lachlan Murdoch there is not much by way of peace in the kingdom, and indications are this may be a short reigns.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

Did America’s No. 1 News Network Lie?

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