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Paramount extends deadline for Skydance rivals after Bronfman raises buyout bid

MarketWatch.com 

In the latest twist for the media-industry merger drama that refuses to end, Edgar Bronfman Jr. has upped his offer to media heiress Shari Redstone’s National Amusements and a piece of Paramount Global — just before a key deadline for rival bids, according to a report on Wednesday.

LIC Housing Finance’s near-term outlook a challenge

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

LIC Housing Finance saw a 9% decline in its stock in August after a weaker-than-expected June quarter. The company's net interest income dropped by 10% year-on-year, and net profit decreased by 2%. Analysts have downgraded the FY25/26 earnings per share by 2-4%, indicating challenges ahead.

What Red Sox Proved In Productive Road Trip Against Quality AL Talent

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

The 4-3 record the Boston Red Sox just posted on their seven-game road trip may not seem impressive on the surface level. It should be emphasized however with the context of the season. Boston just went through a gauntlet-like stretch of its season against true playoff contenders that could have ended their own postseason aspirations. […]

Celtics Owner Jeff Bezos? Three Pros, Three Cons Behind Idea

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

The Boston Celtics opened the door for a flurry of speculation when the organization announced its intentions to sell the majority ownership stake — currently tied to Wyc Grousbeck — less than three weeks before the confetti and champagne-filled city streets could be cleared from the team’s NBA Finals win over the Dallas Mavericks. It […]

Allisha Gray helps surging Dream top Mercury

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Allisha Gray had 21 points as the Atlanta Dream added to their recent roll, topping the visiting Phoenix Mercury 72-63 on Wednesday night in College Park, Ga. Rhyne Howard provided 19 points, connecting on four 3-pointers, and Tina Charles racked up 12 points and 17 rebounds. The Dream (10-17), who have gone 3-0 since the Olympic break, used a sizzling start and a big burst ear

Shapiro lauds Walz ahead of DNC speech: She 'made the exact right pick'

TheHill.com 

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) lauded his party’s vice presidential pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), ahead of his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. “I’m excited for Tim Walz, I’m excited for [Vice President] Kamala Harris,” Shapiro said Wednesday on Fox News’ “Special Report” with anchor Bret Baier. “She made the...

Aaron Judge, Juan Soto power Yankees to rout of Guardians

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) Aaron Judge hit two home runs, Juan Soto homered and drove in five runs and the host New York Yankees cruised to an 8-1 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. Judge upped his major-league-leading homer total to 47 by hitting a two-run drive in the third off Cleveland rookie starter Joey Cantillo (0-3) and a solo shot in the seventh off Eli Morgan to

Auto-taxi strike: Widespread disruption expected in Delhi-NCR on August 22, 23; Check reason and other key details here

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Auto unions in Delhi-NCR staged a strike on August 22 and 23, protesting the impact of app-based services like Ola and Uber on their earnings. The unions, involving over 15 major auto and taxi driver groups, urged government action and also raised concerns about alleged smuggling and illegal activities linked to these services.