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Disney’s networks, including ABC and ESPN, have been pulled across DirecTV, marking the start of another major impasse in its struggling pay-TV business. The fight between the two companies has intensified in recent days, even as they sat down to negotiate ahead of a Sunday deadline for an existing contract. DirecTV has shrunk in recent years but remains a major operator, with about 11 million subscribers across its traditional satellite, cable and internet-based DirecTV Stream service. “Our contract with Disney, the provider of this channel, has expired,” a message to viewers on the affected networks read. “Please be patient while…

Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham made headlines Sunday for trying to break the Silicon Valley convention that founders run the companies they start. In an essay posted on his website, he recalled a talk last week from Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky that many attendees said was the best speech they had ever heard. “The theme of Brian’s talk was that the conventional wisdom about how to run a big company is wrong,” Graham writes. “As Airbnb grew, well-meaning people advised him that to scale the company, he needed to run it a certain way. Their advice, optimistically, was…

CNN — The deaths of six hostages on Saturday have thrown ceasefire and hostage release negotiations between Israel and Hamas into disarray, with the White House national security adviser saying the “next few days will be crucial” in the release of those held by Hamas. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told families of the American hostages in an online meeting on Sunday that the administration would “work around the clock to reach an agreement to secure the release of the remaining hostages,” according to a summary of the discussions released by the families. U.S. officials said the deaths of hostages…

Alonza Burnett began the second half of Saturday’s game against Charlotte with big questions hanging over him. Burnett was the surprising winner of an offseason quarterback battle among Power Five transfers, but his first half against the 49ers left fans stressed and sparked questions on social media about whether the redshirt sophomore was looking to repeat his performance against Bucknell in 2023. Barnett became famous (at least in JMU circles) after going 3-11 against Bucknell and losing his starting role to Jordan McCloud after just two quarters, and McCloud never looked back, leading JMU to an 11-0 victory. Barnett played…

Striking hotel workers chant slogans and beat drums as they picket outside the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel in Boston on Sunday. Rodrique Ngowi/AP Hide caption Toggle caption Rodrique Ngowi/AP Thousands of hotel workers have begun a multi-day strike in several cities across the United States demanding higher wages and more staff after contract negotiations with major hotel chains Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott reached an impasse. Workers went on strike Sunday in 25 cities, including San Francisco, Seattle, Greenwich, Connecticut, and Honolulu, according to Unite Here, a labor union representing hospitality workers in North America. Organizers said the strike is expected…

In a video posted by Donald Trump on Saturday, parents of US soldiers killed in the Abbey Gate bombing praised the former president and criticised Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden. The video, posted to Truth Social, comes as the Trump campaign is grappling with controversy over a visit this week to Arlington National Cemetery to memorialize 13 U.S. soldiers killed in the Kabul airport bombing in 2021. The Trump campaign has come under fire from the military for its use of video and images from the visit, which critics say violates rules banning political activity at the…

In a video posted by Donald Trump on Saturday, parents of US soldiers killed in the Abbey Gate bombing praised the former president and criticised Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden. The video, posted to Truth Social, comes as the Trump campaign is grappling with controversy over a visit this week to Arlington National Cemetery to memorialize 13 U.S. soldiers killed in the Kabul airport bombing in 2021. The Trump campaign has come under fire from the military for its use of video and images from the visit, which critics say violates rules banning political activity at the…

The first away game of the year was a fight to the very end for the blue and white team.Penn State jumped out to an early lead and a tense second half, but came away with a 2-1 victory over Saint Louis University.The game was a rematch of last year’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, in which the Nittany Lions defeated the Billikens 4-3 in overtime.Caitlin McBean, who comes into the game with a team-high six goals this season, was expected to be St. Louis’ biggest obstacle, and that was exactly the case.McBean showed off his skills early in the game,…

football The Glenwood Demons improved to 1-1 on the season with a commanding 35-13 home win at Stabler Memorial Field on Friday night. Running back Mason Markovich led the way to the non-league victory with 219 yards rushing and four touchdowns. Glenwood returns to action this Saturday afternoon on their home field, taking on Northridge (Greeley) at 1 p.m. The push to promotion to 3A was tough for the Rifle Bears on Friday night in Grand Junction. The host Tigers shut out the Bears, 48-0. Junction scored 35 points in the second quarter, including two touchdowns on defense. Rifle will…

Indiana Chamber of Commerce CEO speaks at Gary luncheon The Indiana Chamber of Commerce president and CEO will be the featured speaker at the Gary Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting in September, according to the announcement. The event will be held at noon Sept. 9 at The Chateau Banquets, 530 W. 61st Ave. in Merrillville. Vanessa Green-Sinders, president and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, will be the guest speaker. Green-Sinders became the first woman president and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in January. According to the release, her knowledge of government issues, experience working for a…