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WorkWhy Shari Redstone is trying to sell Paramount â and why she needs the right deal
  Bakish has always successfully reached renewal deals with the major pay TV distributors since taking over as CEO in 2019 and even dating back to his time running Viacom, beginning in 2016. Still, given Bakish\'s lack of leverage, he may have to settle for lower affiliate fees or an agreement that devalues Paramount+.Disclosure: Comcast owns NBCUniversal, the parent company of CNBC. WorkWildfires Threaten 2 Chilean Cities, Destroying 1,000 Homes and Killing 19
 The Chilean wildfires come as Colombia has also been battling blazes in the mountains around Bogotá, the capital, as dozens of other blazes have burned across the country, in what officials say is the hottest January there in three decades. Climatologists have linked the extreme dryness there and wildfires to warming trends afflicting South America.
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WorkWorkForest fires in Chile cause multiple deaths and widespread destruction
 The El Niño weather pattern has caused droughts and hotter-than-usual temperatures along the west of South America this year, increasing the risk of forest fires. In January, more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of forests were destroyed in Colombia by fires that followed several weeks of dry weather. WorkUS strikes will have disastrous consequences for region, warns Iraq
 The Iranian backed groups inside Iraq have coalesced into a loose coalition termed Islamic Resistance in Iraq and contain at least six different militia. Kataib Hezbollah, the most powerful of these groups and the one responsible for the drone attack that killed three US soldiers a week ago on the Jordan-Syria border, announced two days ago that it was suspending its operations against US bases. The claim was met with scepticism from the US defence secretary, Lloyd Austin. WorkSouth Carolina Democratic primary 2024: track live results
 Failed 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, who also unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the US House of Representatives in 2014, became the first Democratic candidate to announce she was running for president as a challenge to Biden. Williamson, an author of self-help books, launched her long-shot bid with campaign promises to address climate change and student loan debt. She previously worked as “spiritual leader” of a Michigan Unity church. WorkAt Rally for Border Security in Texas, Fears of ‘Invasion’ and ‘Civil War’
 In the end, the rally in Texas — part political protest, part Christian revival — attracted a modest crowd to the ranch, and no outbreaks of violence. Many in attendance were retired and had decided to make the trip almost spontaneously after having heard about it on social media or the local news. WorkAmid a Fraught Process, a Philadelphia Museum Entombs Remains of 19 Black People
 The museum plans to repatriate hundreds of craniums from all over the world, but the process has been fraught from the beginning. Its first step — the entombment at a nearby cemetery of the skulls of Black Philadelphians found in the collection — has drawn heavy criticism, charged by activists and some experts with being rushed and opaque. WorkU.S. Strikes Test Iran’s Will to Escalate
 President Biden is engaged in a military, diplomatic and election-year gamble that he can first restore some semblance of deterrence in the region, then help orchestrate a “pause” or cease-fire in Gaza to allow for hostage exchanges with Israel and then, in the biggest challenge of all, try to reshape the dynamics of the region. WorkWorkHow to Vote in South Carolina’s Democratic Primary
 Only three candidates will appear on the Democratic primary ballot on Saturday: President Biden and his two challengers, Representative Dean Phillips of Minnesota and the self-help author Marianne Williamson. You can find a complete sample ballot through this form. WorkA Forgotten Championship H.B.C.U. Team Comes Off the Sidelines
 Barnett, now 87, who went on to play for the two New York Knicks championship teams in the 1970s, has spent the last decade working to correct that. He has spent years campaigning for the Tigers to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and is teaching a new generation of basketball players at Tennessee State University, as the school is now known, about the barrier-breaking team. WorkWorkKamala Harris Bolsters Biden for 2024 and Lays Groundwork for 2028
 “I made very clear months ago that I support her,” said Representative James E. Clyburn, whose 2020 endorsement of Mr. Biden before his state’s primary election helped rejuvenate the former vice president’s struggling campaign and carry him to the nomination. “That’s why we got to re-elect the ticket. Then you talk about viability after that.” WorkAt R.N.C. Meeting, Talk Is of Coming Trump Merger and Chairwoman’s Fate
 One of the central questions on the sidelines of the Las Vegas gathering was if Ms. McDaniel, still the party chairwoman, would stay through the election, when her term ends. Mr. Trump first appointed Ms. McDaniel in 2016 and has long worked closely and directly with her. In private, however, the former president has begun to question the R.N.C.’s direction under her leadership, according to a person who has heard his remarks. For her part, Ms. McDaniel has indicated she would step aside if the Republican nominee prefers. WorkAnxiety, Mood Swings and Sleepless Nights: Life Near a Bitcoin Mine
 The industry is often criticized for its vast energy use — often a boon for the fossil-fuel industry — and noise is a common complaint. Though some elected officials like Mr. Brown and other Bitcoin operators in Arkansas have voiced support for the beleaguered residents, a new state law has given the companies a significant leg up. WorkWorkWorkWhat Should Boeing Do to Fix Its Longstanding Problems?
 Design a completely new plane. The 737 Max, the workhorse of the Boeing fleet, was introduced in 1968. “They’ve been putting in new components, but I think they need a whole new aircraft design based on all the lessons learned about aeronautics in the last 60 years,” said Bill George, the former chief executive of Medtronic and an executive fellow at Harvard Business School who has written two case studies on Boeing. Mr. Calhoun has said that Boeing would not deliver its next all-new aircraft until the mid-2030s. WorkWorkWhen a Spouse Goes to the Nursing Home
 “That everything was on my shoulders for the care of a very vulnerable person — that stress left,” Mr. Drolet said. After Rebecca left, “the 24-hour duties could be taken by somebody else.” His constant fear of what would happen to Rebecca if he died or became disabled also abated. WorkHouse Speaker Johnson announces 'standalone' Israel funding package
 However, in recent weeks, politics have hindered that progress. In closed-door meetings, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky reportedly told senators that former President Donald Trump wanted to torpedo the deal so as not to deliver Biden a campaign victory during an election year. Trump has regularly used the border crisis as a campaign talking point against Biden in his 2024 bid for re-election. WorkWorkWorkNorthern Ireland Has a Sinn Fein Leader. It’s a Landmark Moment.
 But the story of Sinn Fein’s transformation — from a fringe party that was once the I.R.A.’s political wing, to a political force that won the most seats in Northern Ireland’s 2022 elections — is also the story of a changing political landscape and the results of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which ended the decades-long sectarian conflict known as the Troubles. WorkFox News Suddenly Wants Celebrities Out of Politics. Well, One Celebrity.
 Over the years, Fox has invited Gene Simmons, the bassist of Kiss, to talk about the handling of an Ebola outbreak. It had the fashion model Fabio on to blame crime in California on liberalism. It gave us Kid Rock on cancel culture. Last year, the actor Jim Caviezel declared Donald J. Trump “the new Moses” on “Fox & Friends.” WorkWorkU.S. and Britain strike Yemen's Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants
 Behind the scenes, Iraqi officials have attempted to rein in the militias, while also condemning U.S. retaliatory strikes as a violation of Iraqi sovereignty and calling for an exit of the 2,500 U.S. troops who are in the country as part of an international coalition to fight IS. Last month, Iraqi and U.S. military officials launched formal talks to wind down the coalition\'s presence, a process that will likely take years. WorkWorkThese ETFs could help investors reduce Big Tech exposure
 Ahead of this week\'s earnings from five of the Magnificent Seven names, BNY Mellon\'s Ben Slavin noted flows have been sluggish into the group so far this year. Meanwhile, he found \"less-loved\" market groups including financials and parts of real estate grabbing interest. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkPolish president restates support for Ukraine after Crimea remarks
 Russia has been conducting regular long-range missile strikes on targets in Ukraine since the beginning of its invasion, prompting Kyiv to find a way to close the gap on Moscow’s more advanced military technology. It has sought to spur innovation in drone technology and to support the production of long-range drones. WorkWorkUS and UK hit 30 Houthi targets to further weaken Iran-backed groups
 Iraqi officials have attempted to rein in the militias, while also condemning US retaliatory strikes as a violation of Iraqi sovereignty and calling for an exit of the 2,500 US troops who are in Iraq as part of an international coalition to fight Islamic State. In January, Iraqi and US military officials launched formal talks to wind down the coalition’s presence, a process that likely to take years. WorkWorkWorkWork TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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