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ESPN host Stephen A. Smith ‘wouldn’t mind’ being U.S. president

Outspoken ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is not ruling out a presidential run in his future. In an interview with CNBC Sport, Smith said, “I wouldn’t mind being in office.” Yet, the popular television host said it is the campaigning and being a politician that turns him off. “I’m not one of those dudes that’s […]

Comcast and NBCUniversal receive FCC inquiry on DEI initiatives

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks to Brendan Carr, his intended pick for Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, as he attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.  Brandon Bell | Getty Images The Federal Communications Commission has alerted Comcast […]

CFPB staff purge begins with dozens of employees terminated

Acting director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought speaks with reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on March 11, 2019. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sent termination notices to several dozen employees late Tuesday, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The […]

Olipop prebiotic soda valued at $1.85 billion in funding round

Super Bowl ad of Poppi. Source: Poppi Prebiotic soda brand Olipop said Wednesday that it was valued at $1.85 billion in its latest funding round, which raised $50 million for the company. Founded in 2018, Olipop has helped fuel the growth of the prebiotic soda category, along with rival Poppi, which highlighted its drinks with […]

Biogen (BIIB) earnings Q4 2024

A test tube is seen in front of displayed Biogen logo in this illustration taken on, December 1, 2021. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Biogen on Wednesday posted fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped expectations as its cost cuts showed progress and new products, including its breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi, saw growth.  But the biotech company’s […]

CVS Health (CVS) earnings Q4 2024

An exterior view of a CVS pharmacy in Danville, Pennsylvania.  Paul Weaver | Lightrocket | Getty Images CVS Health on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped estimates, even as its troubled insurance business continued to see higher medical costs.  The company also issued a full-year 2025 adjusted earnings outlook of $5.75 to $6 […]

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