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Nations allege 'attacks' on science at key climate talks
Crucial negotiations ahead of the COP31 summit have been frustrated by a "small group of fossil fuels interests" attacking the science of climate change behind closed doors, envoys said Wednesday.The ...
Scientists stunned by the world’s largest whale “graveyard” millions of years old - Futura-Sciences
The Hidden Depths of the Diamantina Zone Deep beneath the Indian Ocean, researchers from China, Italy, and New Zealand got more than they bargained for during their recent expedition. Exploring the remote Diamantina Fracture Zone—which formed during the separation of Australia and Antarctica—the team operated the Fendouzhe submersible, a machine...
World Cup and presidential runoff: How Colombia’s yellow jersey got political
Colombia plays its first game in the World Cup and votes for its next president this week. Its national soccer jersey has ended up stuck in the middle.
World Cup 2026: Austria nabs win over Jordan after handball and own-goal drama
Austria had a go-ahead goal taken away, then got another one minutes later.
Trump beats a longtime adversary with a late Georgia endorsement, and other election takeaways
President Donald Trump finally got the best of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in one Georgia Republican race on Tuesday — but voters rejected both of them in another.
Illusionists charm “America's Got Talent” judges — minus Simon Cowell — with dangerous act and Spice Girls T-shirt
Cowell tells one of the contestants that he looks like "that actor," by which he means Jonah Hill.
Ann Dowd reveals what 'Handmaid's Tale' costar Elisabeth Moss texted her after Donald Trump's election
Ann Dowd was in a panic the morning she woke up to find that Donald Trump had been elected. But then she got a text from her 'Handmaid's Tale' costar Elisabeth Moss with a message of resilience.
NFL, NBA unions applaud efforts on bill designed to fix college sports in letter obtained by the AP
The NFL Players Association and National Basketball Players Association teamed up on letter to leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee, applauding their efforts on a recently introduced Senate bill designed to fix college sports. The unions wrote that they support the bill for provisions that guarantee NIL rights and provide medical and healthcare benefits. “We encourage continued meaningful stakeholder engagement and negotiations to further strengthen the bill as it moves through Congress to ensure college athletes are protected and empowered,” read the letter addressed to Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.
CMS proposes codifying, strengthening Medicare drug price negotiations
Presented by Philip Morris International{beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Protect Our Care highlights adverse effects of GOP cuts on hospitalsDemocratic-…
Obama’s Nuclear Deal Looms Over Trump’s Iran Negotiations
President Trump is under pressure to significantly improve upon the Obama-era deal in order to justify the huge human and economic cost of taking the United States to war.
Trump DOJ sues NY health officials, alleging ‘backroom deal’ in home care overhaul
The Justice Department alleges the state officials improperly awarded a contract to provide home health services.
US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for backchannel commitments
US negotiators are working to quickly release the text of the agreement between Washington and Tehran, even as they downplay the significance of the specific language in the document, US officials told CNN.
Burke High School hosts second annual free sports physical clinic
For the second year in a row, many student athletes got an extensive sports physical exam for free at Burke High School.
‘What am I going to do?’: Some Brown Health patients face loss of UnitedHealthcare coverage
The announcement follows a similar breakdown in contract negotiations over Brown University Health hospitals last year, which led to those hospitals going out of network with certain UnitedHealthca…
NFL, NFLPA, NBPA tell Congress they back college sports bill
The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.
NFLPA, NBAPA tells Congress it backs college sports bill
The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and lauding specific provisions it includes while also encouraging further "negotiations" during the legislative process.
Nintendo Switch Update Makes The eShop Much More Responsive
The Nintendo eShop got a big makeover.
Got World Cup Fever? Send scientists your smartwatch data.
For fans, stress levels can skyrocket even 14 hours before kickoff.
Jelly Roll thanks Novant Health in Charlotte after health issue: ‘They got me on my feet for the show’
Along with Novant Health, Jelly Roll also thanked Post Malone, who sent him flowers the next night with a “get well soon” message.
Central City Flower Girls: A treasured tradition marks its 94th year
CENTRAL CITY OPERA Central City News: The 94th presentation of the Central City Flower Girls got off to its usual booming start, thanks to a perfectly timed dynamite blast that reverberated from an undisclosed location within earshot of the Teller House Garden. The window-rattling boom may startle those unfamiliar with the time-honored tradition, but it generates knowing smiles and a smattering of applause from everyone else. Once the sound subsides, master of ceremonies Roopesh Aggarwal, vice president/investor relations […]
Tom Holland confirms he and Zendaya secretly got married
After months of speculation, Tom Holland has confirmed he and Zendaya are married: 'That's all you get on that.'
This Portland PAC said it got $270,000 from an organization that only had $7,000 to spend
The PAC misidentified the source of nine separate donations over eight months before media questioned the discrepancy.
State tries to shut down Evanston psychiatric facility after string of crimes and violations
The state of Illinois is trying to close Albany Care in Evanston, a home for about 170 people with mental health and substance abuse issues. The facility is appealing the order.
Microsoft reportedly negotiating closures of multiple Xbox studios, including Psychonauts' Double Fine, South of Midnight's Compulsion and Hellblade's Ninja Theory
The expected Xbox restructuring and lay-offs reportedly include potential closures for three well known games studios.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.5.0 out now, patch notes
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch just got a brand new version 22.5.0 update, and here are the full patch notes.
Monday Musings: Road tripping
Happy Monday, errrrrrbody. Hope your weeks have gotten off to a great start. It’s been a minute for me on here. Went out West on vacation and had a heck of a time. Hit up western Colorado and eastern Utah. Mesa Verde, Moab, national parks, etc. Pretty damned nice weather and scenery. And that trip […]
A vague Iran deal leaves more questions than answers
Trump hailed the document as a breakthrough after months of negotiations. Yet its broad contours remained unclear over a day after the deal was announced.
The Ceasefire Agreement with Iran Is Not Even Close to a “Deal”
The fact that there’s still a sixty-day window on the table for nuclear negotiations doesn’t really inspire hope.
Studios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures
The studios, which include Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in active negotiations with Xbox and may be given the chance to go independent.
FIFA make punishment decision after Fox violate rules of $485m World Cup TV deal
As most experts in the sports business industry will attest, Fox have got a bargain in buying the rights to air the FIFA World Cup in the United States for $485m. Aside from the natural interest from a population curious about the tournament taking place on their doorstep, FIFA – world soccer’s governing body – has created the conditions for the 2026 World Cup to be the most commercially-geared in history.
South of Midnight Maker Said to Be Shuttered by Xbox
Update: Negotiations with Microsoft allegedly taking place
Ionic Studios and Questar Entertainment Form Joint Venture to Operate GoTraveler, North America's Largest Travel Channel on Free Streaming Television
Ionic Studios LLC ("Ionic") and Questar Entertainment Group, Inc. ("Questar") today announced the formation of Ionic Questar Holdings, LLC, a joint venture to operate, monetize, and grow GoTraveler, North America's largest travel channel on free ad-supported streaming television. Under the partnership, Ionic serves as Publisher of Record and brings its full operating apparatus to the channel, while Questar contributes the GoTraveler brand and a content library built over more than four decades.
Compulsion Games Might Be Getting Shut Down By Xbox, Says Report
Update: Source says they're in negotiations with Microsoft
If You're Itching for a Gothic Action RPG, Mistfall Hunter's Free Open Beta Is Now Live on PS5
Mistfell for it
The Link Between Vitamin C And Brain Health Just Got Even Clearer
An "exciting hypothesis".
The next mayor of DC will have to navigate its most famous resident: President Donald Trump
Janeese Lewis George, a Washington, DC, councilmember and leading candidate for mayor, was knocking on doors when her team got word that President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t “put up with it” if the democratic socialist wins her Tuesday primary.
Trump sought to break Iran’s regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz.
The emerging agreement ends a costly war but leaves Iran’s leadership intact and its nuclear future still subject to negotiation.
Car Nut Sold a 1963 Impala SS 409 (the Great One), Regretted for 45 Years, Got Rare '63 SS in Return
The car was meticulously preserved by the original family for 57 years, and it has a unique dealer modification to accommodate the first buyer’s uncommon size
Business news: PNW marks impact, finance leader joins Valparaiso University and more
Business news from around the region.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Bonus Just Got Better In The U.S.
A new Galaxy S26 Ultra promotion pushes the phone below $950 and suggests Samsung is saving its biggest discounts for holidays.
Rosie O'Donnell opens up about visiting daughter in prison: 'It was a big day for both of us'
The comedian said she and her daughter, Chelsea, have "gotten closer" since she was sentenced to prison time in October: "She's not fighting it anymore."
Snazzy Labs got their Trump Phone preorder and it’s a disaster.
Quinn Nelson is one of the lucky (?) few to actually get their hands on the T1. The Trump Mobile emails kept going to spam, the site is broken, and a customer service agent asked for his password over the phone. Spoiler: Things didn’t get better once he turned it on. [Media: https://youtu.be/b1ytw85Npt8]
Momochi and Team Zeta evaluate Ingrid's place on the Street Fighter 6 tier list
Ingrid recently joined Street Fighter 6 as its 30th fighter. Her addition marks the end of Season 3, meaning that we're now awaiting Season 4 content, which recently got announced.It's only been a couple of weeks since ...
SAMA launches Black Hole Turbo case with sound-damping panels for around $44
Now available in China for just $44. The Black Hole Turbo measures 473 × 230 × 490 mm and supports ITX, M-ATX, ATX and E-ATX motherboards.
One that got away - Van Graan rues Bath exit
Bath boss Johann van Graan calls their Prem semi-final defeat by Exeter "one that got away" as they miss out on a return to Twickenham.
ENTERTAINMENT: Film tracks four emerging opera stars; MacArthur Museum screens ‘The Forgotten War’
The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History screens the documentary “The Forgotten War,” examining the three years of heavy combat in the Korean War from the perspective of soldiers that fought it.
Forgotlings for PS5, Xbox Series launches June 18
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of 2D cinematic side-scrolling action adventure game Forgotlings will launch on June 18, publisher Hitcents and developer Throughline Games announced.
Why Paul Skenes, at the center of the MLB's labor battle, believes the players need to dig in
When it comes to negotiations for the MLB’s next collective bargaining agreement, there are some misconceptions that Paul Skenes would like to clear...
The Cincinnati Reds are running out of ways to lose
Blake Dunn’s drop got the headlines, but the Reds lost this game four different ways.
Signs continue to point to a Seahawks sale by September
The Seahawks got their latest Super Bowl rings on Thursday night.
Shohei Ohtani sits Friday with left knee inflammation
Shohei Ohtani did not play in Friday’s series opener in Chicago after leaving Thursday’s game in Pittsburgh with left knee inflammation. Ohtani got an MRI on his left knee with showed “normal wear and tear,” manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday in Chicago. “With the travel, just to give him an extra day. My hope […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Bonus Just Got Better In The U.S.
Samsung's new pricing strategy is clearer with a new promotion that bundles a free pair of Galaxy Buds Pro 4 with Galaxy S26 Ultra purchases, alongside a major discount.
Science news this week: El Niño arrives, the Artemis III crew are revealed, a 'cold blob' expands across the Atlantic, and a forgotten note from Richard Feynman gets deciphered
June 13, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
Compensation coach explains why email negotiation is a strong strategy
Sara Perelli-Minetti, a former HR leader at Wayfair and Capital One, says candidates should make negotiation requests in writing.
Game 71: Cardinals at Twins
A three-day homestand so the players can water their houseplants which they totally forgot to do before the road trip.
Yankees At Jays Game Thread
I really figured Canada would win this afternoon. Well, let’s win tonight. Schneider and Kirk (who says his thumb is getting better all the time) are back and in the lineup. Heineman (DFA) and Varsho (IL) are gone. My wife will be sad that Heineman won’t be around to be shirtless. Apparently Daulton got a […]
Blake Lively scores partial victory over Justin Baldoni in latest 'It Ends With Us' ruling
Blake Lively got favorable and unfavorable rulings in the latest installment of her and Justin Baldoni's epic 'It Ends With Us' legal drama, which began in December 2024.
EA Is Shutting Down Online Services for This Forgotten PS5, PS4 Racing Game
What a legend
Leaked Fold 8 vs. Fold 8 Ultra images show what everyone got wrong
The images assuage the main concern people have with the Fold 8 wide.
Gotta Fetch 'Em All! Your Pet Will Love Pokémon's Latest Merch Line
Well, your cat will probably tolerate it
How small-business loans got caught in Trump's immigration crackdown
For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore.
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov wins MVP trophy over Connor McDavid in closest vote in 24 years
Three different players got at least 50 first-place votes each.
How the Rangers Got Back to .500
The Texas Rangers are no longer a losing team after beating the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.
Jubilee Field in Merriwether neighborhood navigating challenges of I-65 closure
The I-65 closure got underway last week, but the project has been a headache for months for one new Louisville business.
The Politics Hour: The final countdown to the D.C. primary and Virginia lawmakers stall over the budget
WAMU's Alex Koma and Washington Informer's Sam P.K. Collins get us ready for the D.C. primaries. Plus, Virginia Delegate Vivian Watts weighs in the data center tax breaks stalling budget negotiations.
American taxpayers have spent $33 billion on sports stadiums. They got fewer seats—and higher prices
"No one has ever built a new stadium and made tickets cheaper. No one’s trying to.”
Whoopi Goldberg collapses live on “The View ”in shock over Knicks game
The EGOT-winning actress displayed her latest feat of feigned unconsciousness at the Hot Topics table.
Dwayne Johnson on Cancer Scare, Not Talking Politics and Oscar Snub
Dwayne Johnson admits he wishes he got an Oscar nomination for 'The Smashing Machine' and reveals a recent cancer scare.
It's official, Dylan Larkin has expanded his trade list
Stevie Y's list of dance partners just got longer.
Parade politics: Collins and Wu-backed challenger Gayle mount-up for summer contest
The contest for First Suffolk Senate got more interesting last week when Mayor Wu back a challenger to Sen. Nick Collins.
Science teachers learn about STEAM at Jump Simulation Trading & Education Center in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill.-Science educators from across Illinois got a firsthand look at innovative STEAM learning opportun...
Editorial: US Attorney Andrew Boutros and the politics of Broadview
Justice versus politics in in Boutros’ Broadview.
What's new to streaming this week? (June 12, 2026)
What’s new on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.
New business expected to move into Franklin Foods plant after closure
The current plant manager, with the help of the state and community partners, plans to launch Franklin County Cheese at the Enosburg Falls facility
YouTube rolling out new in-app messaging with invite-only chats
After testing got underway last year, YouTube is now more widely rolling out a new in-app messaging system...
Lord help me, Fable's behind-closed-doors demo has got me very excited
It may be early days, but Fable is already looking like a real success
Middle School Students Take Turn Teaching, Showing Off Science Experiments
Swampscott Middle School student Gavin Campbell had always wanted to incorporate animals into a school project. He finally got his chance this spring as the school held their first science...
Horrifying 'America's Got Talent' act makes judges and audience look away: 'Have you ever watched a film called 'Misery'?'
This 'America's Got Talent' act horrified onlookers with their gruesome act. Even the judges couldn't stand to watch.
Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette had gotten an endorsement from President Trump, but it was not enough to help her clinch a victory outright. She now faces Alan Wilson, the state attorney general, in a runoff on June 23.
Platner holdout floats emergency lifeline for panicking Dems if scandal-plagued candidate wins
Rep. Josh Gottheimer calls for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, saying he should get off the ballot and let a Democrat step in.
UHC Medicare Advantage patients set to lose in-network access to Brown Health physicians
Rhode Islanders insured under UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans may once again have to find new doctors amid contract negotiations between the insurer and Brown University Health.
Nomad’s best Qi2 25W wireless charger just got a transparent version, and I can’t stop looking at it
The Stand One charger from Nomad got a massive visual upgrade that leaves the view of the Qi2 wireless charging...
iOS 27 features we didn't see on stage
While iOS 27 isn't bringing major changes, it's still got many small features that could improve everyday usage for iPhone users.
‘Discipline, integrity, and outstanding judgement’: Ben Diamond backs Leela Gray in CD 13
While several Democrats are still running in CD 13, Gray’s path to the nomination got a little clearer last month.
From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline
Charlie Baur can trace his racing story back to a Christmas morning in Michigan — the kind that starts with snow on the ground and ends with a throttle in a kid’s hands. “I remember being 3 years old and then for Christmas that year, my parents had gotten me a 120 cc snowmobile,” Baur said. Long before sprint cars, he was a Michigan kid on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four-wheelers and jet skis — and a regular at car shows and races with his family. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur That early exposure became a calling. At 12, he sat in a sprint car for the first time and knew he’d found the next chapter. He started in quarter midgets, moved to go-karts, and the day before he turned 16 — one day shy of the minimum age required by track insurance — he made his first sprint car start after convincing officials to let him race. Five years later, Baur is still pushing forward, now racing sprint cars on both pavement and dirt while pursuing an automotive business education at Northwood University — with a clear-eyed understanding that motorsports encompasses more than what happens under the lights on Saturday night. “It’s a business,” said Charlie, a 20-year-old who calls Fenton, Michigan, home when he’s not at a racetrack or at Northwood’s residential campus in Midland, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing is the product — but preparation is the job To the average fan, race day begins around dinner time. For a team, race day can be a 12-hour shift — plus the work that came before it. And Baur’s racing operation is a family affair. “The team is my parents and myself,” he said, explaining they own the cars, maintain equipment and manage the business side — from sponsor relations to budgeting. On race weekends, the core group includes Baur and his parents (Eric and Stefanie), plus a couple of additional hands (Alex Photiou and Robert Flannigan) who help with the intensity and pace of trackside work. That structure has shaped how he thinks about efficiency and professionalism. “We’ve always kind of had the mentality of we’re never working on the car for maintenance at the track,” he said. “Our goal is to do as little work as possible to the car because it should be ready when that car rolls out of the trailer to go racing.” That mindset shows up in routines: bolt checks, tire procedures, safety equipment and a repeatable process designed to limit errors. “Once I fire the car up and put my helmet on, that’s when it’s go time,” he said. “You can plan as much as possible for how the race is going to play out, but until you take the green flag … you don’t know how it’s going to go.” Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur First-generation driver, student of the game In racing, “first-generation” matters — and Baur wears that label with pride. “A lot of the drivers are third or fourth generation,” he said. “My family has never been in motorsports. So for me, we’ve always looked at it as we’re new to it and we want to be as different as possible. From a marketing standpoint, it helps us stand out.” It also pushes him to seek out mentors — especially veteran drivers who have seen every scenario, solved every problem and won in multiple eras. Baur credits accomplished driver Jason Blonde, a 10-time champion, for becoming his driver coach and helping him develop as a competitor. “To me, learning from Jason helps me because he has had lots of success and knows what to do,” Baur said. “You have to humble yourself and say, ‘I don’t know what to do; can you help me out?’” That willingness to learn extends off the track, too. Baur says one of his biggest challenges is not a mechanical limitation, but credibility. “It’s my age,” he said. “Some people won’t take me seriously because I’m so young. Even though … I do know what we’re talking about and have a general idea.” His answer has been to out-prepare, out-communicate and treat the operation like a real enterprise — because it is. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Northwood’s role: Turning passion into a plan Baur is majoring in automotive aftermarket management and pursuing an accelerated path that pairs undergraduate study with graduate work. He’s also exploring how to align his studies with motorsports-focused coursework as Northwood advances related programs and pathways. He sees the value clearly: motorsports needs business-literate professionals who understand budgets, sponsorship, marketing, operations and long-term strategy — and who can translate between the language of the shop and the language of the boardroom. That’s why his Northwood experience isn’t limited to the classroom. He has been involved with the Northwood University International Auto Show and serves as motorsports chair — a leadership role that demands outreach, contracts, coordination and a steady professional demeanor. “There’s so much outside work that makes the auto show successful that people don’t realize,” he said. “And it is truly student led.” He’s also participated in industry experiences through Northwood at major events such as AAPEX, SEMA and PRI, along with other automotive networking events — opportunities he describes as a fast track to understanding how business really gets done. “You learn a lot in the classroom,” he said. “But if you learn it and you can’t apply it to the real world, it loses its value. Or if you learn it and can apply it, but you don’t know anyone, it is still of no value.” In his words, Northwood helps him win because it “gives me the tools to succeed” — including flexibility and faculty support as he balances travel and racing commitments with academics. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing as an ecosystem — and a talent gap waiting to be filled Baur is blunt about what he sees across the motorsports world: a deep bench of experienced professionals, and not enough young talent entering the pipeline. “I go to car shows, I go to these different events, and typically … the average age is between 45 to 55,” he said. “There’s not a lot of young people going into the motorsports world.” That reality reinforces Northwood’s communications focus: positioning motorsports not as a narrow lane, but as a wide ecosystem of business careers — sponsorship, logistics, data, media, leadership, hospitality and innovation — with real demand for prepared graduates. It also shapes how Baur talks to younger students who love racing but aren’t sure what their future looks like. “If you have a passion for motorsports, there’s gonna be a spot for you somewhere,” he said, emphasizing that driving is only one of many career paths — and that local tracks and hands-on experience are often the best first step. But if someone is interested in driving as a career path, it will take a team to make that happen. Baur’s team includes Stahl’s Motors and Music Experience, Rhino Racing, Randy Wise Buick GMC Chevrolet, Western Michigan Fleet Parts, Mother’s Polish, Schaeffer’s Oil, Hepfner Racing Products, Ameriguard Storage Centers, Justice Brothers, Race 1 Wraps, TBM Brakes, Behind Your Design, CharlieBaur.com and Northwood University. “There are so many people who invest not only in myself but in my race team and who believe in us to succeed,” he added. Pictured: Charlie Bauer’s sprint race car. Looking ahead: A headline worth chasing Ask Baur to imagine 2035, and he’ll give you two answers — one dream, one blueprint. “In a perfect world,” he said, “winning the Indy 500.” Realistically, he wants to build a life where business ownership and racing reinforce each other and where he can pay forward the help he has received by mentoring younger drivers, especially those trying to break into motorsports without a family legacy. “When I retire from full-time racing, I want to be able to provide the same opportunities that were presented to myself to the next generation of drivers,” Baur said. “I know how difficult it is to get your foot in the door.” For now, the focus is simple: keep building the operation, keep learning the business, and keep showing up prepared — because in sprint car racing, as in life, process matters. And once the helmet goes on? “It’s go time,” Baur said. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Learn more Students interested in motorsports careers — whether in competition, team operations, marketing, finance, sponsorship, data, or management — can explore opportunities through Northwood University’s Center for Automotive and Mobility Studies. For Charlie Baur’s latest motorsports adventures, follow Charlie_Baur and Charlie Baur Racing on social media. To learn more about Northwood’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive and Mobility Studies and motorsports management concentration, visit www.northwood.edu/programs/automotive-mobility-studies/. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Pictured: Charlie Baur at Butler Motor Speedway on May 31, 2026. Share this page
Jays Lose To Phillies
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Patriots Declined Multiple A.J. Brown Trade Packages, Months Of Negotiations
Eliot Wolf talked the Eagles out of a second-round pick.
Owners of older iPhones just got some good news
Apple announced at WWDC that giving iPhones as old as the iPhone 11 a CPU scheduler "will make older iPhones feel even more responsive."
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What It Takes To Be A Top Tier Entertainment Lawyer in 2026
Share I’ve recently run several popular posts breaking down data related to sought after legal jobs. General Counsel Big Law Appellate Attorney Here is another in this series. Two Lawyers, One Elite Market Entertainment law can sound like a single professional category. In practice, the lawyers who reach the top of the Hollywood market often look quite different from one another. Consider two attorneys from the 2025 top-entertainment-law universe. Lesley Freeman represents one route: the company-side entertainment lawyer. She is chief legal officer of AGBO, where she oversees company-wide business and legal affairs across film, television, video game and interactive experiences, and technological innovation, after senior legal roles at MGM, Amazon MGM Studios, HBO, and O’Melveny. Daniel Petrocelli represents another route: the outside-counsel trial lawyer. He is chair of O’Melveny’s trial practice and a vice chair of the firm, with a national litigation practice that includes entertainment, sports, and media disputes. Their careers differ by platform, role, practice area, and professional identity. One sits inside an entertainment company; the other practices from a major law firm. One is associated with corporate and governance work; the other with litigation. Yet both fall within the same publicly recognized top tier of Hollywood lawyers. That contrast points to the article’s central question. If there is no single mold for a top entertainment lawyer, are the paths simply idiosyncratic, or do they follow recurring patterns? The data suggest the latter. The attorneys recognized on The Hollywood Reporter and Variety’s 2025 top-attorney lists do not follow one career template, but their paths are not random. They cluster around several defined routes: entertainment-focused private practice, company-side or operator experience, corporate and finance conversion, litigation conversion, public-service-to-litigation pathways, and smaller specialized lanes in labor, employment, and celebrity family law. Across those routes, the recurring ingredients are platform strength, educational capital or Los Angeles market proximity, long career tenure, specialized practice identity, and entertainment-industry fluency. The article examines five dimensions of the top-attorney sample: route into entertainment law, firm or organizational platform, education pipeline, seniority, and practice specialization. Data and Methodology The dataset includes 103 attorneys drawn from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety’s 2025 lists of top entertainment or Hollywood attorneys. For each attorney, the dataset tracks current organization, law school, J.D. year where available, first-known bar admission year, practice area, prior roles, platform type, and route into entertainment law. The sample is best understood as a recognized-attorney dataset, not a census of all entertainment lawyers. It captures lawyers who reached public top-tier recognition in 2025, rather than every lawyer practicing in the entertainment sector. Multiple but Defined Routes Into Entertainment Law The first question is how these lawyers entered the entertainment-law market. Because every attorney in the dataset is entertainment-related by definition, the key distinction is not whether they practice entertainment law. It is how they got there. The largest group followed what might be called the entertainment private-practice route. These attorneys appear to have built their practices around entertainment, media, talent, music, rights, production, intellectual property, or adjacent industry work relatively early. That route accounts for 40 of the 103 attorneys in the sample, or 38.8%.
How a Student Health Bill Got Tangled in Kansas Politics
Jones: The governor’s veto is a reminder of just how politically complicated school legislation can be, even when the ideas enjoy bipartisan support.
Can Yellow Fish Help Turn Around Campbell’s Snacks Business?
Executives at soup-and-snack maker Campbell’s are working to reinvigorate their snacks business, where demand has faltered. One key is Goldfish. Todd Cunfer, Campbell’s CFO, said the small, yellow cracker’s sales have stabilized, but are still down by 1% or 2%. “We’ve got to grow Goldfish,” he said
Woman who's visited 50 countries: 3 countries I keep going back to
After visiting over 50 countries, I've got favorites. I keep planning return trips to the same three countries, including Switzerland and Italy.
Holloway and Martillotti Participate in NCAA Career in Sports Forum
Every student spends their four years or more of college trying to figure out what type of career path they want to follow. For men's soccer's Austin Holloway and football's Michael Marillotti they got a first-hand opportunity to see what a potential career in sports could look like as they joined 200 attendees at the NCAA Career in Sports Forum. The four-day event took place from May 27-30 at the NCAA Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.
'The Diary of a CEO' host Steven Bartlett's best business advice
"Hot Smart Rich" host Maggie Sellers Reum got an investment from "The Diary of a CEO" star Steven Bartlett and valuable advice.
Pet Owners Prioritize Pet Health & Wellness Despite Rising Costs, Survey Shows
Plenty of household budgets have gotten tighter lately. Yet for many pet owners, there’s one line item they seem reluctant to touch: their pet. New survey data released by Elanco Animal Health suggest...
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What does Josh Gottheimer want now?
The ambitious New Jersey Democrat lost a governor's race but has the ear of a potential future speaker. He plans to be a bulwark against his party’s leftward impulses.
One event, 5 disciplines: combat sports kicks off in Brasilia
All the action of a FISU World University Championship multiplied by five: this is what to expect over the next six days in Brasilia, where ju-jitsu, karate, muaythai, wrestling and wushu student-athletes will meet. The FISU World University Championship 2026 season will leave Gothenburg, Sweden, on 7 June to pop up on the 8 June […]