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Paramount Secures $7.7 Billion UFC Streaming Rights in Landmark Deal

Paramount's $7.7B deal with UFC will stream events on Paramount+ from 2026, shifting from pay-per-view to wider access. ...Read more

#paramount, #ufc, #sportsmedia, #streaming

Paxos Seeks National Charter to Enhance Regulatory Oversight and Operations

Paxos applies for U.S. national trust bank charter to bolster its federal regulatory framework and operational capabilities. ...Read more

#paxos, #cryptocurrency, #blockchain, #stablecoin, #regulation

UN to Hold Emergency Summit on Global Food Security Crisis

World leaders to meet on August 25 in New York City to address urgent global food security issues. ...Read more

#unitednations, #foodsecurity, #globalsummit

Kenya Eliminates Sleeping Sickness as a Public Health Issue

Kenya becomes the 10th country to eradicate sleeping sickness, marking a major public health victory. ...Read more

#kenya, #who, #sleepingsickness, #publichealth, #ntds

YouTube to Launch AI-Driven Age Verification System in U.S.

YouTube to enhance protections for minors with AI-driven age verification, raising privacy concerns. ...Read more

#youtube, #ageverification, #ai, #childsafety, #privacy

Israeli Scientists Create Synthetic Human Embryo Models

Israeli team creates human embryo models from stem cells, raising ethical questions and advancing early human development research. ...Read more

#syntheticbiology, #stemcells, #humanembryo, #ethics

Controversy Erupts as President Trump Fires BLS Commissioner Over Jobs Report

President Trump fires BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer over disputed jobs report, raising concerns of data politicization. ...Read more

#trump, #bureauoflaborstatistics, #jobsreport, #economy, #politicalinfluence

South Korean President Pardons Ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk Amid Controversy

President Lee Jae Myung grants a controversial pardon to Cho Kuk, sparking debate on national unity and justice ahead of Liberation Day. ...Read more

#southkorea, #chokuk, #pardon, #politics, #leejaemyung

PIMCO's CEO Raises Concerns About Private Markets' Resilience

PIMCO's leader warns of private markets' vulnerability in a potential recession, urging caution amid rapid growth. ...Read more

#pimco, #private markets, #recession, #investment, #economy

Global Lithium Supply Shaken by CATL's Mine Suspension in China

CATL halts operations at its Jianxiawo lithium mine, triggering a surge in lithium prices amid China's move to curb overcapacity. ...Read more

#lithium, #china, #catl, #mining, #supplychain

Culinary Workers Union Secures Historic Contract with Las Vegas Casinos

The Culinary Union Local 226 finalizes a landmark contract, achieving full unionization of Las Vegas Strip casinos. ...Read more

#culinaryunion, #lasvegas, #laborrelations, #hospitality, #unions

Nexstar Media Group in Advanced Talks to Acquire Tegna Inc.

Nexstar Media Group eyes acquisition of Tegna Inc., potentially reshaping U.S. TV landscape amid ongoing industry consolidation. ...Read more

#nexstar, #tegna, #mergers, #television, #broadcasting

Global Markets on Edge as U.S.-China Tariff Truce Nears Deadline

As the U.S.-China tariff truce nears expiration, global markets face uncertainty. Possible tariff hikes could disrupt economies and trade on August 12, 2025. ...Read more

#us, #china, #tariffs, #globalmarkets, #trade

U.S. Faces Challenges in Nursing Facility Staffing and Compensation

HHS report reveals disparities in Medicaid spending on nursing care compensation, raising concerns about staffing levels and care quality. ...Read more

#medicaid, #nursinghomes, #healthcare, #directcareworkers

Chris Wright Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Energy, Sparking Debate on Fossil Fuels

Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Energy, highlighting focus on fossil fuels under Trump's administration. ...Read more

#chriswright, #energy, #politics, #trumpadministration, #fossilfuels