Comcast has been eyeing acquisition of cable rival Charter — why it hasn’t pulled the trigger yet

Comcast has eyed buying rival cable giant Charter Communications for longer than most people realize – but it hasn’t pulled the trigger, and the operative word is “debt,” On The Money has learned. Specifically, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts – who unleashed an epic flurry of deal speculation when he revealed last week he planned to spin off NBCUniversal – isn’t about to digest nearly another $100 billion in debt while he’s in the middle of a massive corporate restructuring, sources said. Those sentiments were directed to me by people with direct knowledge of the matter after we ran a story…

Canon EOS R6 III review: A wildlife wonder

The Canon EOS R6 III is Canon’s newest full-frame camera. We absolutely loved the R6 II when we reviewed it, and the Mark III’s improved 32.5MP resolution, 7K video capability and CFexpress compatibility build on that strong foundation to take this camera from the beginner and enthusiast level straight into…

Common daily food may slow biological aging in men: study

A simple lifestyle adjustment could potentially slow down the body’s biological aging process, according to new research. The study, published in the journal Aging, investigated how a diet change and easy exercise regimen affected men between the ages of 50 and 74 over a three-month period. Researchers designed a clinical trial…

Trump terminates remaining members of Election Assistance ‌Commission after landmark Supreme Court ruling expanded his powers

President Trump on Thursday terminated the remaining members of a federal panel that assists election administration officials nationwide after a landmark Supreme Court ruling granted him more power to fire members of independent agencies.  Thomas Hicks and Christy McCormick, who were appointed to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) by former…

Apple names insider John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as CEO

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple on Sept. 1, the Big Tech giant said in a shock announcement on Monday afternoon. Cook, 65, will transition to a role as the company’s executive chairman. John Ternus, the head of Apple’s hardware division, will replace Cook as CEO. Apple…

ActBlue employees took the Fifth in House depositions 146 times

WASHINGTON — ActBlue employees invoked their Fifth Amendment right at least 146 times in depositions with congressional committees investigating alleged donor fraud on the fundraising platform, according to an explosive report released Monday. Two ActBlue officials, one of whom formerly served as VP of customer service, and three of its…

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin blasts customer’s satellite into wrong place

Jeff Bezos’ space tech company Blue Origin placed a customer’s satellite in the wrong orbit on Sunday, sending that firm’s stock tumbling Monday.  Shares of Nasdaq-listed AST SpaceMobile fell nearly 12% in premarket trading and were down roughly 8% from Friday’s close as of mid-day Monday. Blue Origin launched the…

Former state controller Betty Yee drops bid for California governor

Democrat Betty Yee has suddenly pulled her campaign for California governor due to low polling, she revealed Monday. The former state Controller said she stepped out of the race following what she called “shame polls” conducted by party bosses that showed “experience and competence was not polling high.” It comes…

Cowboys make Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in NFL history

Jerry Jones wasn’t going to let Mr. Automatic go anywhere with his golden right leg. The Cowboys re-signed Brandon Aubrey to a record-breaking extension worth $28 million over the next four years, including $20 million fully guaranteed, according to multiple reports, making him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. Beyond…

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