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Byline: WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer

24 Feb

Warner Bros gets a higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for the storied Hollywood studio

published on February 24, 2026 - 2:08 PM

Warner Bros. Discovery says it’s reviewing a new takeover offer from Paramount, but it continues to recommend a competing proposal

15 Jan

Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved

published on January 15, 2026 - 2:40 PM

Verizon said it resolved an outage that disrupted many U.S. customers’ calling and other cellular services for more than 10

23 Dec

US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season

published on December 23, 2025 - 3:26 PM

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices. According to data from motor club AAA,

17 Dec

Warner Bros recommends investors reject Paramount’s offer in favor of Netflix’s

published on December 17, 2025 - 1:37 PM

Warner Bros. Discovery is recommending its shareholders reject an unsolicited buyout offer from Paramount Skydance in favor of a rival

20 Nov

Verizon is cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it works to ‘reorient’ entire company

published on November 20, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it

17 Nov

Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps as broadcaster eyes potential acquisition

published on November 17, 2025 - 2:54 PM

Broadcast giant Sinclair has taken a more than 8% stake in E.W. Scripps, as it eyes a potential merger with

28 Oct

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

published on October 28, 2025 - 2:14 PM

It’s a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at

21 Oct

Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it has received buyout interest and is considering its options

published on October 21, 2025 - 2:08 PM

(AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery — the home of HBO, CNN and DC Studios — has signaled that it may

14 Oct

OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push

published on October 14, 2025 - 2:11 PM

OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to let shoppers make purchases directly within ChatGPT, furthering the artificial intelligence company’s push to

07 Oct

Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time

published on October 7, 2025 - 2:17 PM

Gold futures soared above $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time Tuesday, as many investors seek a safe place

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Posted: February 18, 2026 at 2:41 pm

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Posted: February 17, 2026 at 8:22 am

When Hobby Lobby decided to open its first store in
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