July 2024
As NBA TV deal nears, Warner Bros. Discovery is out
Warner Bros. Discovery executives thought they had presented the National Basketball Association with a proposition that it would accept. In April, after months of negotiations, the company made a multibillion-dollar offer to the league for the right to continue broadcasting its games on TNT, as well as its Max streaming service. TNT has been broadcasting…
New COVID-19 vaccines recommended for all Americans 6 months and older this fall
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday that all Americans 6 months and older should receive one of the new COVID-19 vaccines when they become available this fall. The recommendation comes amid a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, with infection rates rising in at least 39 states and territories. While most Americans…
Iran votes in presidential election amid low turnout
Iran’s presidential election on Friday saw a remarkably low turnout, with initial estimates suggesting only about 25 percent of eligible voters participated. That was a significant drop from the 70 percent turnout seen in previous elections and fell short of the 50 percent target set by ruling clerics, who view voter turnout as a measure…