Negotiations
YouTube TV, ESPN, and Disney: the latest on the blackout that’s now over
YouTube TV, ESPN, and Disney: the latest on the blackout that’s now over Disney and YouTube have reached an agreement to bring back ESPN and over 20 other Disney-owned channels on YouTube TV, ending a two-week blackout. Google had accused Disney of trying to raise prices for its customers to boost its own Hulu + […]
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Disney and ESPN are back on YouTube TV
Disney and ESPN are back on YouTube TV Disney and ESPN channels are returning to YouTube TV after a two-week absence. The return comes after a new agreement was reached between Disney and YouTube, which includes the carriage of Disney’s full linear portfolio and ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service at no additional cost. YouTube TV subscribers will […]
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Trump’s ability to counter Netanyahu’s spoiler tactics in public may have been key to advancing a ceasefire in Gaza
Trump’s ability to counter Netanyahu’s spoiler tactics in public may have been key to advancing a ceasefire in Gaza President Donald Trump’s ability to counter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “spoiler” tactics in public may have been key to advancing a ceasefire in Gaza, which was declared on October 14, 2025. Netanyahu employed “public spoiling” […]
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When it comes to Ukraine peace negotiations, it’s all over the map
When it comes to Ukraine peace negotiations, it’s all over the map Donald Trump reportedly “tossed aside” Ukrainian delegation maps during his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, indicating a significant misalignment in their understanding of the conflict’s territorial dynamics. The use of maps in peace negotiations is crucial, as they can […]
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Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely
Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely The US government has entered its first shutdown in nearly seven years due to disagreements over spending measures, with both Democrats and Republicans seemingly dug in on their positions. The Democrats’ stated sticking point is the expiration of health care […]
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Even if Putin and Zelenskyy do go face-to-face, don’t expect wonders − their one meeting in 2019 ended in failure
Even if Putin and Zelenskyy do go face-to-face, don’t expect wonders − their one meeting in 2019 ended in failure The Normandy Format talks between Ukraine and Russia, led by European leaders, have been stalled since 2019 due to disagreements on sequencing key parts of a peace plan. The talks ultimately ended in failure, with […]
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QA workers at ZeniMax reach tentative contract agreement
QA workers at ZeniMax reach tentative contract agreement ZeniMax QA workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft, marking the first contract agreement at Microsoft since concerted efforts to unionize the video game industry began four years ago. The contract guarantees wage increases for QA workers, who are some of the lowest-paid workers in […]
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