ABCNEWS - Paramount agrees to delay closing Warner Bros buyout while judge considers challenge
Skydance-owned Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros
NPR (Juana Summers) - How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time
The Illharmonic Orchestra's performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group's leaders speak with NPR's Juana Summers about how they build community around their high-energy performances and represent musicians and audiences in spaces where they may have not traditionally felt welcomed.
NYTIMES (Benjamin Mullin, David McCabe and Lauren Hirsch) - Paramount Agrees to Delay Warner Bros. Merger for Months
The company agreed to a proposed freeze until June 2027, unless a judge issues a ruling before then on a lawsuit blocking the deal.
NYTIMES (Carl Hulse) - Opposing Defense Bill, Democrats Shift Their Tactics
Crossing what was once seen as a political red line, Democrats voted against the usually bipartisan measure, registering dissent about the war in Iran.
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NYTIMES (Jacey Fortin) - What We Know About the Police Shooting in Madison
A Black man was shot and killed by the police on Wednesday, not far from the Wisconsin Capitol. An investigation is underway.
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NYTIMES (Michelle Goldberg) - Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Shows That Epics Are Better Without A.I.
A.I. has rendered eye candy cheap. Viewers long for the visceral.
NYTIMES (Alan Blinder) - Cornell, Northwestern and Other Universities Plan for Classes at Middle East Campuses
Even after the collapse of the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, American universities expect to teach in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and a new outpost is on track to open in Saudi Arabia.
| Keywords | cornellnorthwesternqatarunited-arab-emiratessaudi-arabiaamerican-universitiesmiddle-easthigher-educationeducationusirandiplomacyinternational-relationscampus-expansionglobal-education |
NYTIMES (Julian E. Barnes) - Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a bomb.
| Keywords | irannuclear-weaponus-intelligencesupreme-leadermiddle-eastgeopoliticsforeign-policyconflictnational-securityus-governmentciabombnuclear-programwarbreaking-newsdiplomacydefensered-green-axis |
NYTIMES (Pranav Baskar) - India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions from Government
Representatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to compensate families affected by a major exam leak, as protesters keep pressing for India’s education minister to resign.
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NYTIMES (Jessica Shaw) - Car Condos Give Your Vehicle Luxury Housing
No longer satisfied by regular parking garages, some drivers are upgrading their luxury vehicles’ homes.