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Networks unite to create new sports streaming platform
ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery have reached agreement on a new streaming platform for live sports content, the companies said on Tuesday. The new platform would provide access to ESPN's existing streaming platform ESPN+ as well as the main channels from ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros.
Ford beats earnings expectations despite rising labor cost
US automaker Ford topped earnings expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 and is forecasting higher profits this year despite greater labor costs and losses in its electric vehicle segment, according to a financial report released Tuesday. The company expects "higher expenses for labor and major product-refresh actions" this year.
'Star Wars' actor sues Disney with funding from Elon Musk's X
A "Star Wars" actor backed by Elon Musk's X is suing Disney for firing her over inflammatory social media posts about the Holocaust, the pandemic and trans rights.
Probe suggests blown-out Boeing jet panel had missing bolts
Four of the bolts securing the panel of a Boeing 737 MAX 9 Alaska Airlines jet that blew off mid-flight last month were missing, according to a preliminary investigation published Tuesday. On 5 January, the panel flew off mid-flight after the Alaska Airlines MAX 9 took off from Portland, Oregon bound for Ontario in California.
Yellen says US commercial property concerns 'manageable'
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed concern Tuesday about the commercial real estate sector in the current environment of higher interest rates -- but added that the overall situation should be "manageable." As commercial real estate loans come due, they will need to be "refinanced in a context where vacancy rates in some cities are quite high," Yellen said in testimony.
Durban woman's amapiano dance goes viral on TikTok, SA laughs
A TikTok video shows a young South African woman dancing to an amapiano song in Durban. The TikTok video went viral, leaving many online users laughing.
Woman drops out of uni at 3rd-year level, works at petrol station, says not giving up
A North-West University BCom student's NSFAS funding was cut after her second year. She explains in a TikTok video that she dropped out to work at a petrol station.
EU agrees first law combatting violence against women
EU member countries and lawmakers reached an agreement on Tuesday on the bloc's first rules to tackle violence against women, the European Parliament and officials said. "It's a clear message across the union that we take violence against women seriously," EU lawmaker Frances Fitzgerald told reporters in Strasbourg after the announcement.
Video of Prince Kaybee linking up with Naakmusiq trends, DJ shows love to muso: "Great seeing you"
A video of Prince Kaybee linking up with fellow musician Naakmusiq recently trended online. The DJ showed love to the musician and said it was great seeing him.
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