Warner Brothers Discovery has rejected the latest takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying it’s still inferior to a rival offer from Netflix. Despite a $40 billion guarantee from billionaire Larry Ellison, WBD’s board says the plan is a risky leve…
CBS News poll finds actions in Venezuela divide Americans
Most don’t want the U.S. to control Venezuela. Maduro’s removal from power draws big backing from MAGA, Republicans.
U.S., Cementing Control on Venezuelan Oil, Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker
The vessel was one of two taken into American custody as the Trump administration said it was executing a “deal to take all the oil.”
UK and Nato’s nuclear threat not enough to deter Putin, ex-military chief warns
Warning comes amid concerns that the UK and its allies do not have sufficient manpower for a coalition of the willing force in Ukraine to be successful
Commentary: Venezuela’s key customer China no longer needs it
From asphalt to gasoline, diesel and kerosene, China’s appetite for oil is sated, says David Fickling for Bloomberg Opinion.
Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid as risky leveraged buyout
The board called Paramount’s offer too risky, citing massive debt and uncertainty, and said the Netflix acquisition provides more value and a safer path forward.
ICE agent fatally shoots woman during Minneapolis immigration raid
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a large-scale raid.
Tracking the oil tankers seized by the US
The US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.
Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit China next week as Canada pivots away from the US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China next week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as Canada looks to reduce its over reliance on the United States.
Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24
Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give his first State of the Union of his second term on Feb. 24.