Paramount Global has agreed to sell book publishing giant Simon & Schuster to private-equity firm KKR in an all-cash deal worth $1.62 billion. In a new court filing, former President Donald Trump's legal team argues the Justice Department's proposed limits on releasing evidence in the 2020 election case against Trump violate his right to free speech. Nevada inmate Troy Driver, awaiting trial in the kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Naomi Irion, has died by suicide in his prison cell, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. "Hank the Tank," a large black bear responsible for at least 21 home break-ins in South Lake Tahoe, is on her way to a Colorado wildlife sanctuary after California officials captured her and three cubs. President Joe Biden on Monday welcomed the Houston Astros to the White House, where he praised the 2022 World Series champions for their wins on the field and the positive contributions the team has made in the community Animal control officers in Nebraska rescued a marmot that hitched a ride from Wyoming in the engine compartment of a van. The world's first exascale supercomputer may be able to help avoid major disruptions to the nation's power grid, researchers say. Reports that Sharon Farell, who starred on "The Young and the Restless" in the '90s, died in May were confirmed on Aug. 2 and 5. The American Red Cross is changing its donor screening policy to allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood under new FDA rules that took effect Monday. A Canadian Football League game in Saskatchewan took a wild turn when an escaped sheep ran out onto the field during halftime. Paramount announced the theatrical and video-on-demand releases for "My Animal" on Monday. The film opens in theaters Sept. 8 and VOD Sept. 15. A Maryland man scored three lottery prizes in a row from scratch-off tickets, with the last prize being worth $50,000. Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao, who held off bystanders as George Floyd was pinned to the ground by Derek Chauvin in 2020, was sentenced to 57 months in prison Monday for his role in Floyd's death. Tyson Foods announced Monday that it will close four plants as it saw its revenue drop 3% in the third quarter, the company said in its quarterly earning statement. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud will start for the Houston Texans in their preseason game against the New England Patriots on Thursday in Foxborough, Mass., coach DeMeco Ryans announced Monday. A dog who stopped traffic on Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania last week escaped from home a second time two days later and almost ended up on the same highway. William Friedkin, the director of classics "The Exorcist," "The French Connection" and more, died Monday at age 87. A federal judge ruled Monday to dismiss former President Donald Trump's counterclaim against E. Jean Carroll. Peacock announced episodes of "Killing It" Season 1 will be available to watch on TikTok, YouTube and USA Network in anticipation of the Aug. 17 Season 2 premiere. Sony Pictures Classics announced Monday that "The Miracle Club" will expand into hundreds more theaters Aug. 18. It is currently playing in 677 theaters. A California driver was pulled over on a Bay Area highway after being spotted using a carpool lane while their only passenger was a mannequin dressed in a hat and sunglasses. Even with some improvement, additional rate hikes may be necessary to bring inflation closer to the 2% target rate, U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said Monday. |
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