Inversiones y negocios

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 NBA games since the 1980s, and its “Inside the NBA” is widely considered one of the best sports shows ever. But with the end of Warner Bros. Discovery's exclusive negotiating window looming, the NBA insisted on changing the package of games the company would receive,…

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 of their legitimacy. Years of economic hardship and severe social restrictions have left many Iranians disillusioned with politicians’ broken promises. For some, abstaining from voting is a way of expressing their rejection of the government. Reports from Tehran showed empty polling stations, with some voters…

Longtime friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel enjoy a rare sports moment as the Miami teams battle for the championship. Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are living a dream come true. The longtime friends and South Florida residents hit it big with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both making it to the finals, competing for NBA and NHL titles simultaneously. Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets for both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They’ve endured tough seasons, like the Heat’s 15-win campaign in 2007-08, and watched away fans dominate the…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced fresh grievances on Sunday over the Biden administration's supply of ammunition for the war in Gaza, as his defense minister arrived in Washington to meet with senior U.S. officials.Some Israeli media had described Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s visit, though pre-planned, as a “reconciliation” trip aimed at easing recent tensions with the country’s most important ally. Netanyahu’s government and the Biden administration have increasingly disagreed over Israel’s conduct in Gaza, and last week Netanyahu lashed out at the United States for refusing munitions.But on Sunday morning, Netanyahu redoubled his efforts. In a speech broadcast in…

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge continues to show signs of cooling, accompanied by moderate growth in consumer spending - good news for central banks aiming to control rising prices and curb demand. In May, the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) index rose 2.6% from a year earlier, meeting economists' expectations and down slightly from April's 2.7% increase. Excluding more volatile food and fuel prices, core inflation also rose 2.6% year-on-year, down from 2.8% in April. On a monthly basis, inflation remained particularly subdued, with overall prices showing no significant increases. The Federal Reserve is likely to be looking closely at…