Two Big Texas Oil Producers Announce $26 Billion Merger
Two large Texas oil producers are joining forces in a deal valued at $26 billion, the latest in a wave of consolidation in the U.S. energy industry.Diamondback Energy and Endeavor…
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Feb
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Feb
Will the Super Bowl Affect Fans’ Political Views? Bet on It.
Damian R. Murray, a psychologist at Tulane University, studies how various social circumstances and life events affect people’s political views. For instance, he found recently, becoming a parent makes a…
10
Feb
Welcome to the ‘Doink Cam’: How CBS’ Super Bowl TV innovation came to life
Harrison Butker has earned his reputation as one of the NFL’s great kickers. The two-time Super Bowl champion has made all 14 of his kicks in the Kansas City Chiefs’…
10
Feb
The Friar Who Became the Vatican’s Go-To Guy on A.I.
Before dawn, Paolo Benanti climbed to the bell tower of his 16th-century monastery, admired the sunrise over the ruins of the Roman forum and reflected on a world in flux.“It…
10
Feb
Pro Sports in Las Vegas Aren’t Cheered by Everyone
The history of Las Vegas has been marked by a relentless churn of hotels, casinos, theaters and restaurants. But only recently has the city’s landscape included major professional sports teams.The…
09
Feb
J&J, Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb CEOs Defend Drug Prices at Senate Hearing
The chief executives of three major pharmaceutical companies defended the prices of their drugs in front of the Senate health committee on Thursday, drawing them further into a confrontation with…
09
Feb
What are the NFL’s gambling rules for the Super Bowl in Las Vegas?
The NFL’s rules on gambling have generated widespread criticism and questions leading up to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, as the league aims to balance its sportsbook partnerships and…
09
Feb
F.C.C. Bans A.I.-Generated Robocalls – The New York Times
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed unwanted robocalls generated by artificial intelligence, amid growing concerns over election disinformation and consumer fraud facilitated by the technology.The unanimous decision by the…
09
Feb
Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview Puts Him Back on Center Stage, for Now
Last spring, it seemed Tucker Carlson might have reached the end of his fiery path through American media and politics.Fox News canceled his top-rated show, depriving Mr. Carlson of his…
07
Feb
Many Transgender Americans Face Stigma and Financial Hardship, Survey Finds
Transgender and nonbinary Americans experience stark rates of unemployment and harassment, according to the largest survey of their life experiences to date. The data reflect a longstanding pattern of discrimination…