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Can Netflix avoid glitches in its Christmas Day NFL broadcasts?

Netflix’s ability to seamlessly beam movies and TV around the world helped it become the dominant streamer. Netflix’s early internal estimates project that the football games could draw as many as 35 million concurrent streams globally, but the company prepared for viewership comparable to the boxing showcase, according to a person familiar with the plans. Netflix has asked internet service …

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3 days, 13 hours ago

The system is broken. Patients should have care closer to home from a familiar face, writes Health Secretary WES STREETING

Daily Mail

Back in the summer, I pledged to fix the front door to the NHS, making clear to GPs that the cavalry was coming. However, since taking office, we have already significantly increased monthly payments to practices, are investing an extra £100million to upgrade the crumbling GP estate, and we're starting to hire 1,000 extra doctors who, without our action, would …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford and Jets’ Aaron Rodgers square off in a showdown of familiar foes

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Matthew Stafford has played Aaron Rodgers too many times over the years to wax poetic about any single showdown. It’s always a challenge going against him.” The last time they squared off, Rodgers’ Packers topped Stafford and the Rams 36-28 at Lambeau Field. “It’s two greats and two guys that I look at as Hall of …

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4 days, 23 hours ago

‘Superman’ trailer: James Gunn unveils a bloodied David Corenswet, familiar allies, and new DC faces

The Hindu

The first teaser for Superman, is finally here, gives us a fresh new glimpse into James Gunn’s vision for the Man of Steel’s return to the big screen. As Gunn’s inaugural film in the new DC Universe, Superman promises a “fully lived-in world” where iconic characters like Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Jimmy Olsen exist alongside new cinematic debuts, such …

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1 week ago

‘Superman’ motion poster unveiled: The Man of Steel takes flight to a familiar tune

The Hindu

DC Studios has officially launched the first motion poster for Superman, offering fans a first glimpse of David Corenswet as the iconic Man of Steel. Adding to the nostalgia, the poster also features a reimagined version of John Williams’ legendary Superman theme. While it remains unclear whether this will serve as composer John Murphy’s primary score for the film, the …

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1 week ago

Hauntingly familiar Wisconsin school shooting reminds Sandy Hook survivor of 12-year-old tragedy: ‘Another example of…’

Hindustan Times

It’s been twelve years since the Sandy Hook school shooting shook the elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Jarring similarities between Sandy Hook and Abundant Life Christian school shooting reopen old wounds While authorities are still working their way to figure out the schoolgirl’s motive, Sandy Hook Elementary School student Matt Holden was shaken by the haunting similarities of the two …

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1 week ago

Pan Brothers Closes In on $537 Million Debt Restructuring

Live Mint

-- Distressed textile giant PT Pan Brothers is closing in on its debt restructuring after seven months of negotiation with creditors, according to people familiar with the matter, as it works to avoid becoming the second Indonesian clothesmaker to be declared bankrupt this year. The revised proposal came after Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto summoned representatives of the …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Why Musk doesn’t have access to SpaceX’s biggest government secrets

Live Mint

The payloads SpaceX launches into the heavens for the U.S. military and spy agencies are usually treated as a government secret, shared only with select employees at the rocket company who hold special security clearances. As SpaceX deepened its ties with the national-security agencies in recent years, the company’s lawyers advised senior executives not to seek a higher security clearance …

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1 week, 3 days ago

The week CEOs bent the knee to Trump

Live Mint

When Donald Trump arrived at the New York Stock Exchange this week for a postelection victory lap, dozens of influential executives lined up to catch a glimpse of the man who holds the future of their businesses in his hands. This week, Trump senior adviser Jason Miller told corporate leaders at The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council that the businessman …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Two familiar Liverpool heroes validate Arne Slot’s call to extend European dominance

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Liverpool will skip the Champions League’s inaugural knock-out play-off round and head …

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2 weeks ago

US expedites search for journalist Austin Tice after Assad's ouster from Syria

India Today

US officials were pressing on Monday for information about Austin Tice and to secure the release of the American journalist captured in Syria 12 years ago. Washington's hostage-affairs envoy Roger Carstens was in Beirut as part of intensive efforts to locate Tice, according to the State Department, while White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said other officials were seeking …

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2 weeks ago

Bills’ letdowns on defense, special teams and clock management in loss to Rams are all too familiar

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There’s plenty of concern and second-guessing to unpack from how the Bills unraveled on defense, special teams and clock management in their loss to the Los Angeles Rams to wonder whether it was premature labeling Buffalo as Super Bowl contenders only a week earlier. The bright side is the loss to the Rams didn’t end the …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Familiar rivals Jackson State and Southern meet in SWAC championship for second time in 3 years

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Key matchup Jackson State’s rushing offense vs. Southern’s rushing defense. The first-team All-SWAC selection and co-defensive player of the year was the only Jaguar honored after anchoring a unit that held Grambling State to just 49 yards rushing and 148 total last week. The graduate returned …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Israeli investigator who delivered dirt on Exxon’s enemies

Live Mint

Eitan Arusy made his name more than a decade ago as a dogged sleuth helping the Manhattan district attorney uncover a well-disguised—and deadly—terror-financing operation. As part of a globe-spanning probe, the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office is scrutinizing Arusy’s role within an insular network of Israeli investigators who sought damaging information on opponents of Exxon Mobil, hedge fund Elliott Management and …

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3 weeks ago

How Stellantis CEO’s cost-cutting mantra cost him his job

Live Mint

A ruthless focus on efficiency made Carlos Tavares a giant of the automotive industry. Since then, his renewed pursuit of cost savings and other efficiencies inflamed already fractious relations with dealers, suppliers and politicians, according to people familiar with the matter, prompting concern among board members. By the second half of November, it became clear to the board that it …

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Rohit Sharma told to reprise familiar Australia role, avoid 'unnecessary' act as batting conundrum leaves India troubled

Hindustan Times

India have only one worry ahead of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, and it became more clouded after the pink-ball warm-up game on Sunday at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. India are all set to welcome back captain Rohit Sharma in the line-up, after having missed the opening Test, but ae yet to figure out his batting position. …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Dolphins’ poor performance vs. Packers on Thanksgiving was a familiar tale

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins went into Thursday’s game at Green Bay hoping to change a couple of narratives: criticisms that they can’t win in the cold and that they falter against winning teams. “That’s the thing with narratives,” coach Mike McDaniel said after Miami lost 30-17 to the Packers. “In the National Football League, you learn hard …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Japanese Banks sticking with Adani as Jefferies, Barclays review ties

Live Mint

-- Japan’s biggest banks plan to maintain ties to billionaire Gautam Adani despite US bribery charges, even as other global firms including Barclays Plc are reassessing their exposure to the Indian conglomerate. Mizuho Financial Group Inc. expects the latest saga surrounding Adani won’t have a long-lasting impact and intends to continue supporting the group, according to people familiar with the …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump lawyers investigate allegations that top aide sought financial gain from influence with president-elect, sources say

CNN

CNN — Attorneys for Donald Trump conducted an internal investigation into allegations that one of his top aides, Boris Epshteyn, has sought to gain financially from his influence with Trump and others in the president-elect’s orbit, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Epshteyn, long seen as one of Trump’s most loyal advisers, has played a significant role in …

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1 month ago

Fund manager Bessent scores on Trump victory, hopes for bigger win

Live Mint

* Key Square scored on Trump trade this year * Key Square's investment performance has been uneven since start * Hedge fund's assets are down nearly 90% since peak * Brevan Howard remains a client of Key Square By Lawrence Delevingne and Carolina Mandl BOSTON/NEW YORK, - As a money manager, Scott Bessent's years of inconsistent performance have contributed to …

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1 month ago

Albums this week: Joan Armatrading returns to familiar ground, while Kim Deal and Michael Kiwanuka try something new

The Independent

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Pats deal with familiar issues, late-game miscues in loss to Rams

Associated Press

Execution was a culprit in multiple key moments of the New England Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. That’s to be determined for a group that had a chance to break through against a Rams team that gave New England several opportunities to win on Sunday. The defense failed to get a sack on Sunday, despite …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Still searching first win of year, India face familiar rivals Malaysia in international friendly

Live Mint

Hyderabad, Nov 17 Still searching for the first win of the year as well as under head coach Manolo Marquez, India face familiar rivals Malaysia in an international friendly football match here on Monday. Monday's match could also be India's last before the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers in March next year. Since their first meeting in a 1957 friendly in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Short-handed Wild saw a lot of progress, but outcome was familiar for Stars

New York Times

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Nobody likes to leave their home barn without 2 points, especially against a Central Division powerhouse the Minnesota Wild could meet again in the playoffs. In a hard, competitive hockey game in which there was little room on the ice, the Wild, for a change, didn’t get their doors blown off by the Stars, and this …

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Can Netflix avoid glitches in its Christmas Day NFL broadcasts?

The system is broken. Patients should have care closer to home from a familiar face, writes Health Secretary WES STREETING

Rams’ Matthew Stafford and Jets’ Aaron Rodgers square off in a showdown of familiar foes

‘Superman’ trailer: James Gunn unveils a bloodied David Corenswet, familiar allies, and new DC faces

‘Superman’ motion poster unveiled: The Man of Steel takes flight to a familiar tune

Hauntingly familiar Wisconsin school shooting reminds Sandy Hook survivor of 12-year-old tragedy: ‘Another example of…’

Pan Brothers Closes In on $537 Million Debt Restructuring

Why Musk doesn’t have access to SpaceX’s biggest government secrets

The week CEOs bent the knee to Trump

Two familiar Liverpool heroes validate Arne Slot’s call to extend European dominance

US expedites search for journalist Austin Tice after Assad's ouster from Syria

Bills’ letdowns on defense, special teams and clock management in loss to Rams are all too familiar

Familiar rivals Jackson State and Southern meet in SWAC championship for second time in 3 years

The Israeli investigator who delivered dirt on Exxon’s enemies

How Stellantis CEO’s cost-cutting mantra cost him his job

Rohit Sharma told to reprise familiar Australia role, avoid 'unnecessary' act as batting conundrum leaves India troubled

Dolphins’ poor performance vs. Packers on Thanksgiving was a familiar tale

Japanese Banks sticking with Adani as Jefferies, Barclays review ties

Trump lawyers investigate allegations that top aide sought financial gain from influence with president-elect, sources say

Fund manager Bessent scores on Trump victory, hopes for bigger win

Albums this week: Joan Armatrading returns to familiar ground, while Kim Deal and Michael Kiwanuka try something new

Pats deal with familiar issues, late-game miscues in loss to Rams

Still searching first win of year, India face familiar rivals Malaysia in international friendly

Short-handed Wild saw a lot of progress, but outcome was familiar for Stars