FCC enforces first space debris penalty in Dish Network settlement
Signage is seen at the headquarters of the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Federal Communications Commission announced a settlement with Dish Network on Monday in the regulator’s first penalty related to space debris. Dish admitted it was liable for failing to properly dispose of the EchoStar-7 broadcast communications satellite, […]
Student-loan borrowers turn to extra jobs, ‘rigorous’ cuts as payments resume
Student-loan borrowers are preparing to resume their payments this month after a three-year-long pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And the impending payments aren’t just putting a crimp on clothes, sneakers and nights out — they’re prompting lifestyle resets, stretching work schedules and sapping budget wiggle room, borrowers say. In Michigan, teacher Audra DeRidder, 27, […]
Student-loan borrowers turn to extra jobs, ‘rigorous’ cuts as payments resume
Student-loan borrowers are preparing to resume their payments this month after a three-year-long pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And the impending payments aren’t just putting a crimp on clothes, sneakers and nights out — they’re prompting lifestyle resets, stretching work schedules and sapping budget wiggle room, borrowers say. In Michigan, teacher Audra DeRidder, 27, […]
Drugmakers agree to Medicare drug price negotiations: What’s next
A pharmacist holds a bottle of the drug Eliquis, made by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, January 9, 2020. George Frey | Reuters All drugmakers of the first 10 medicines selected for Medicare drug price negotiations have agreed to participate in the talks, even after many of them sued to halt the […]
Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida filed a resolution late Monday to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his post as their chamber’s leader. The congressman had promised to make the move against McCarthy after the speaker on Saturday relied on the support of House Democrats to pass a short-term measure that averted a partial […]
Sphere Entertainment stock jumps after U2 performs at Las Vegas venue
The Sphere is seen during its opening night with the U2:UV Achtung Baby Live concert at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas on Sept. 29, 2023. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Sphere Entertainment shares soared 11% Monday following the successful opening weekend of the company’s new Las Vegas venue. The entertainment and […]
Oddity Tech expects Q3 2023 sales to grow up to 31%
Oddity Il Makiage Coutesy: Oddity Oddity Tech released preliminary third-quarter results on Monday that show expected revenue growth of 29% to 31%, driven by repeat sales at its Il Makiage and Spoiled Child brands. The newly public retailer, which started trading on the Nasdaq in July and uses artificial intelligence to develop products, had previously […]
Jets-Chiefs TV ratings soar, thanks to Taylor Swift and 2 million more female fans
Taylor Swift continues to boost the NFL’s profile. NBC’s Sunday Night Football game between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 27 million viewers, making it the most-watched TV show since Super Bowl LVII in February, according to NBC’s PR team. Swift attended the Chiefs’ 23-20 win and was shown on the […]
Late night shows return, actors restart strike negotiations
Host Seth Meyers during Corrections on April 7, 2023. Lloyd Barrell | Nbcuniversal | Getty Images Now that the Hollywood writers’ strike is over, late-night hosts are preparing their first opening monologues since May, and actors are going back to the negotiating table with studios. After nearly 150 days on the picket lines, the Writers […]
Dow edges lower as bond yields extend rise on averted government shutdown
U.S. stocks were putting in a mixed performance Monday afternoon as Treasury yields resumed their march higher and lawmakers averted a shutdown of the federal government over the weekend. What’s happening The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA was down 193 points, or 0.6%, at 33,315. The S&P 500 SPX was off 15 points, or 0.3%, […]
