Author: Max Smith

Major League Baseball is back on Apple TV+. Fans from Walla Walla, Washington, to Kalamazoo are asking a simple question. “why?”Why would MLB put some Friday night games behind an online paywall, inconveniencing fans and forcing them to pay again for a product they already paid for with their TV rates?The baseball world says it's about reaching younger fans who are tied to their devices, and that's true. More directly, it's another source of income. Apple is in the third year of its seven-year, $85 million deal with MLB, and MLB likes its stability as it watches regional sports networks…

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The phenomenon is hitting New Jersey as some of the world's largest banks and financial institutions cut jobs to tighten budgets amid economic uncertainty.Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, TD Bank, Prudential Financial, Citibank and JPMorgan Chase Bank are among the financial institutions that have announced layoffs in New Jersey through 2024, according to data in state filings. There are 5 companies. These follow on from financial sector job cuts implemented or announced in 2023 by JPMorgan Chase Bank, Prudential Financial, TD Bank, and Charles Schwab. Some of these banks, including Citibank and Charles Schwab, are cutting thousands or even…

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Like it or not, the Internet age is fueled by advertising, and advertising is infiltrating increasingly unexpected forms of entertainment. It all started with social media. Thanks to Facebook's tracking technology and the dominance of social media, advertisers have jumped at the chance to target ads based on what people are actually interested in and click on. Since then, streaming, once touted as an escape from ad-filled traditional TV, has shifted to free ad-supported and paid advertising slots to boost profitability, in part due to demand from Wall Street. I started paying attention. Now, video games are joining the world…

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Linked to the Least Performing of the Nasdaq-100® Technology Sector Index, the Russell 2000® Index and the S&P 500® Index •     The Contingent Income Issuer Callable Yield Notes Linked to the Least Performing of the Nasdaq-100® Technology Sector Index, the Russell 2000® Index and the S&P 500® Index, due March 11, 2027 (the “Notes”) priced on April 9, 2024 and will issue on April 11, 2024. •     Approximate 3 year term if not called prior to maturity. •     Payments on the Notes will depend on the individual performance of the Nasdaq-100® Technology Sector Index, the Russell 2000® Index and the…

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Baldur's Gate 3, a role-playing hit based in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, beat out its video game rivals on Thursday to win back-to-back top prizes at Britain's annual BAFTA Game Awards. .Set in a fantasy world filled with wizards, elves, barbarians, and other characters, it's the latest in the acclaimed series from Belgium's Larian Studios, which won Game of the Year. It also won the EE Players' Choice Award, which was voted for by the public, as well as the BAFTA for Music, Narrative and Performers, bringing the total number of awards won in five categories at the…

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Consumers, investors, and the market itself are all focused on the increasingly obvious presence of inflation in 2024, further increasing the focus on inflation. when The Fed will finally reverse course and start lowering rates.Former Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Rucker spoke with Yahoo Finance about why he thinks the Fed is “going a little too far,” adding that if inflation continues, the agency “might not announce a rate cut this year.” Ta. all. “”Policy needs to be sufficiently restrictive. The key to monetary policy is always to encourage people to slow down their spending in situations like this, because what…

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A former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been indicted on federal bank fraud charges for gambling debts and stealing millions of dollars from the Japanese sensation, federal authorities announced Thursday. did. LOS ANGELES (AP) – A former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani faces federal bank fraud charges for gambling debts and stealing millions of dollars from the Japanese sensation. The charges have been filed, federal authorities announced Thursday. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges Thursday. Ippei Mizuhara served as Otani's interpreter after Otani went to the United States to play…

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Winners are shown in bold animationAlan Wake 2 – Remedy Entertainment/Epic GamesHI-FI RUSH – Tango Gameworks/Bethesda SoftworksHogwarts Legacy – Avalanche Software/Warner Bros. GamesMARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN 2 – Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive EntertainmentStar Wars Jedi: Survivor – Respawn Entertainment/Electronic ArtsSuper mario bros.Wonder – Nintendo EPD/Nintendo artistic achievementAlan Wake 2 – Remedy Entertainment/Epic GamesBALDUR'S GATE 3 – Larian Studio/Larian StudioCOCOON – Geometric Interactive/Annapurna InteractiveDIABLO 4 – Blizzard Entertainment/Blizzard EntertainmentFINAL FANTASY 16 – SQUARE ENIX – Creative Division III/SQUARE ENIXHI-FI RUSH – Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks audio achievementsAlan Wake 2 – Remedy Entertainment/Epic GamesCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Sledgehammer Games/ActivisionHI-FI RUSH – Tango Gameworks/Bethesda…

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