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The Madison Square Garden Company Announces Acquisition of Obscura Digital

Nov 20, 2017 21:59 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2017 -- The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE:MSG) and Obscura Digital today announced that MSG has acquired Obscura, a creative studio, globally-recognized for its work in designing and developing...

Black Knight Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock and Repurchase of Common Stock

Nov 20, 2017 21:50 pm UTC| Business

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2017 -- Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) (the “Company” or “Black Knight”), a leading provider of software, data and analytics solutions to the mortgage and consumer loan, real estate and...

QuoteMedia Announces Financial Results for Q3 2017

Nov 20, 2017 21:46 pm UTC| Business

PHOENIX, Nov. 20, 2017 -- QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCQB:QMCI), a leading provider of market data, cloud-based financial web content solutions and stock market applications, announced financial results for the three months...

Stanley Furniture Announces Agreement to Sell Substantially All of Its Assets

Nov 20, 2017 21:46 pm UTC| Business

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 20, 2017 -- Stanley Furniture Company, Inc. (Nasdaq:STLY) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of its assets to Churchill Downs LLC (“Buyer”) for $11.5...

UPDATE -- ICR Announces Presenting Companies for Its 20th Annual Conference

Nov 20, 2017 21:45 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2017 -- ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm serving over 525 private and public company clients, today announced its preliminary list of presenting companies for the ICR...

Benefitfocus Promotes Ray August to Chief Executive Officer

Nov 20, 2017 21:30 pm UTC| Business

CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 20, 2017 -- Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ:BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits management software, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Ray August to the position...

Borqs Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

Nov 20, 2017 21:30 pm UTC| Business

Exceeded Internal Quarterly Targets for Revenue and also for Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income Third Quarter 2017 Highlights: Revenue for the Company’s third quarter ended September 30, 2017 was $44.9 million as compared to...

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Economy

Trump Pushes Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban as January Deadline Looms

President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the January deadline for TikToks potential ban or sale, arguing his incoming administration should have the opportunity to resolve the matter politically....

Elon Musk's Tesla Vision-Only Tech Sparks LiDAR Debate as Li Auto CEO Cites China Highway Dangers

Li Auto CEO takes aim at Elon Musk and Teslas vision-only strategy, arguing LiDAR is essential for handling Chinas challenging highway conditions. Li Auto CEO Highlights LiDAR for Chinas Unique Highways Even if the...

Greater Odds For Apple And ByteDance As $22 Billion AI Expansion Fuels Doubao In China

ByteDance is boosting its 2025 capital expenditure to $22 billion, aiming to expand AI capacity for Doubao, one of the most popular generative models after ChatGPT. Industry analysts believe Apple may partner with...

Bezos’ Blue Origin FAA Approval Paves Way for New Glenn Rocket Launch in Space Race

The FAA has approved Blue Origins New Glenn rocket, allowing Jeff Bezos space company to compete in critical national security satellite launches. FAA Grants Blue Origin License for New Glenn Rocket Launch On Friday, the...

What OpenAI’s Public Benefit Shift Means for the Future of AI

OpenAIs decision to adopt a public benefit corporation model reflects its effort to align profit-making with its mission to drive societal impact in the fast-evolving AI sector. OpenAI Embraces Public Benefit Corporation...

Politics

Trump Threatens European Union with Tariffs Over Oil and Gas Imports: Buy American or Pay the Price

Former President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions with the European Union, demanding that the EU buy more American-made oil and gas or face tariffs. This demand, made public through Trumps recent remarks, has...

Justin Trudeau Could Become U.S. President in 2028 If Canada Becomes America’s 51st State

As political conversations heat up regarding the future of North America, an unexpected possibility is emerging: Justin Trudeau, the current Prime Minister of Canada, could become the President of the United States in...

George Clooney's Political Ambitions Will Crash After Kamala Harris' 2025 Presidential Loss, Psychics Predict

In 2025, psychics predict that actor George Clooney will take a major step into politics, spurred by the fallout from Kamala Harris surprising loss in the presidential election. Clooney, who has long been a supporter of...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cheryl Hines Divorce in 2025? Psychics Predict RFK Jr. Faces Split Next Year Due to His Blind Ambition and Disastrous Indiscretions

In 2025, psychics are predicting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s personal life will take a dramatic turn as his marriage to actress Cheryl Hines will reportedly come to an end. Multiple psychics claim that Hines, who has stood...

Vladimir Putin to Die in 2025? Psychics Predict Russian Leader Will Be Assassinated by High-Ranking Official Over Nuclear Fears

As 2025 approaches, psychics around the world are making chilling predictions regarding Russian President Vladimir Putins future. According to multiple sources, several prominent psychic figures believe that Putin will be...

Science

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Philippines' 'Missile Acquisition' Plan Provokes China's 'Arms Race' Warning

The Philippines has announced plans to acquire the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system to bolster its maritime defense capabilities. This decision has elicited strong reactions from China, which warns that such a move...

Christmas Eve Asteroid' to Skim Past Earth at 14,743 mph Tonight, NASA Warns

NASA has announced that an asteroid, comparable in size to a 10-story building, will make a close approach to Earth on Christmas Eve. The space rock, designated 2003 SD220, is expected to pass by our planet at a speed of...

Emergency Declared as Bird Flu 'Spreads' to California Dairy Cows

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially declared a state of emergency in response to the rapidly escalating bird flu outbreak. The declaration comes after avian influenza was detected in dairy cows, a rare and...

Missing Radioactive Material in New Jersey Sparks Panic — Are Drones ‘Hunting for It’?

A small amount of radioactive material went missing in New Jersey earlier this month, raising concerns over public safety and potential security risks. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed on December 2,...

Technology

Massive Chrome Extension Breach Exposes Data Security Risks Across Companies

In an alarming cybersecurity breach, hackers compromised Chrome extensions of multiple companies, including Cyberhaven, to access sensitive data. The attack, ongoing since December, highlights vulnerabilities in browser...

Tech Stocks Drag US Markets Down Amid Treasury Yield Surge and Inflation Concerns

U.S. markets tumbled Friday as tech stocks led the selloff, with Apple, Tesla, and NVIDIA sliding amid a Treasury yield surge to 4.64%, sparking fears of inflation and higher borrowing costs. Tech Stocks Lead Market...

X's New Algorithm Changes Trigger Backlash as Users Claim Voices Are Being Silenced

Elon Musks recent algorithm update on X, formerly known as Twitter, has sparked a heated debate among users. The changes, aimed at maximizing unregretted user-seconds, have raised questions about whether the platform is...

Samsung Brings Galaxy Ring 2 and AR Smart Glasses to Galaxy Unpacked 2025 With S25 Series

Samsung is shaking up the tech world at Galaxy Unpacked 2025, unveiling the Galaxy S25 Series, the advanced Galaxy Ring 2, and its cutting-edge AR Smart Glasses. This bold lineup promises a fresh leap into wearable...

Apple’s 2nm Chips Skip iPhone 17 as TSMC Prepares 2026 Launch for iPhone 18

Apple has decided to wait until 2026 to incorporate TSMCs 2nm chips into the iPhone 18. The move bypasses the iPhone 17, as TSMC works on scaling its production to meet industry demands and cut costs. Apple Expected to...