HBO Max and Paramount+ Merger: What We Know
HBO Max and Paramount+ are reportedly planned to become one streaming service. Here is what is known about pricing, timing, content, Discovery+, and subscribers.
Skydance Stock Struggles in Early Trading
Skydance stock fell 8.5% at midday on its second trading day, signaling investor caution while the company begins a new corporate chapter.
Why Mamdani Faced Backlash Over His Oct. 7 Statement
Zohran Mamdani faced criticism after an October 7 statement focused on Palestinian suffering and described Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide.”
France Suspends Stun Grenades During Student Protests
France has suspended police use of stun grenades during student protests after a demonstrator reportedly lost a hand. Amnesty International is seeking a permanent ban.
Merz’s Conservatives Face a New AfD Crisis
Friedrich Merz’s CDU faces renewed pressure over alleged AfD support as electoral losses, eastern German tensions and coalition disputes weaken his leadership.
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Kill Three
Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi airports, while Saudi officials reported three deaths. Key details about the locations, weapons, damage, and flight disruptions remain unconfirmed.
FBI Calls Alleged Chinese Agent a Flight Risk
Sources reportedly say the FBI considers Wanying “Heather” Zhang a serious flight risk in an alleged China intelligence case tied to Michigan.
Trump’s Supreme Court Succession Dilemma
Trump may seek to preserve the Supreme Court’s conservative majority, but the justices most aligned with his legal agenda are also among its oldest members.
Court Denies Stay After Christa Pike Execution Failure
A court denied a request to halt a Texas execution after Christa Pike reportedly survived a failed lethal-injection attempt in Tennessee.
Christa Pike Survives Failed Tennessee Execution Attempt
Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s failed execution attempt and was later hospitalized. Her lawyers said she was “angry and confused” as court proceedings continued.