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Report: Government approves ESPN, NFL Media merger

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Report: Government Greenlights Merger of ESPN and NFL Media The NFL and ESPN’s media merger has received government approval, officially closing on Saturday as Super Bowl LX approaches. The NFL will own 10% of ESPN, while ESPN will operate the NFL Network and acquire rights for the RedZone Channel. NFL.com’s fantasy project will be integrated … Read more

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

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First time in decades: Government shutdown likely to cause absence of inflation data next month Due to the government shutdown, the inflation report may not be released next month for the first time in over seven decades, affecting Wall Street and the Federal Reserve. Most inflation data is collected in person, but the shutdown has … Read more

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time

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Senate Democrats, poised to reject 10th government funding bill in pursuit of healthcare provisions Senate Democrats continue to reject a stopgap spending bill to reopen the government, insisting on addressing health care benefits. House Republicans have left Washington amid the standoff. Democrats are demanding guarantees on extending subsidies for health plans under the Affordable Care … Read more