“No One Is Happy About It.” CBS Staffers Were Tired of the Paramount Drama, but the Settlement Intensifies Media-Capitulation Concerns
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“No One Is Happy About It.” CBS Staffers Were Tired of the Paramount Drama, but the Settlement Intensifies Media-Capitulation Concerns

“Enough is enough.” That was the sentiment from inside CBS, one staffer told Vanity Fair, as Paramount reached a settlement agreement on Tuesday with the Trump administration—a move broadly criticized as capitulation. Inside the news institution, which has been rattled by the drawn-out legal saga, executive departures, and claims of editorial interference, all in the context of a looming sale to Skydance, people are ready to move on. Meanwhile, Senator Elizabeth Warren plans to drag the fight to Congress, calling for an investigation into the settlement. “It’s been something that has lasted so long as a trauma,” added the source. And yet, according to this source, “The general sense is no one is happy about it.” In a near midnight agreement on Tuesday, Paramount settled the defamation lawsuit launched over the editing of a preelection interview on...
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Chuck Todd: A ‘happy warrior’ VP debate leaves questions unanswered for the top of the tickets
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Chuck Todd: A ‘happy warrior’ VP debate leaves questions unanswered for the top of the tickets

Politics tamfitronics An important note about this clash: This debate covered a lot more substance and was a lot more serious in tone than the debate we’ve seen featuring the tops of the tickets. About the only major issues that weren’t touched on that I would have liked to see more about was the broader threat China poses to the Pacific region generally and the specific issue of Taiwan.But kudos to the CBS News team for a solid issue matrix; for the most part, it covered a lot of ground that voters would like to talk about. And in defense of CBS News, neither China nor Ukraine is seen as a top issue by voters, even if both could be among the most consequential challenges for the next president of the United States.But there’s something...
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Happy IEEE Day!
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Happy IEEE Day!

Technology tamfitronics Happy IEEE Day!IEEE Day commemorates the first gathering of IEEE members to share their technical ideas in 1884.First celebrated in 2009, IEEE Day marks its 15th anniversary this year.Worldwide celebrations demonstrate the ways thousands of IEEE members in local communities join together to collaborate on ideas that leverage technology for a better tomorrow.Celebrate IEEE Day with colleagues from IEEE Sections, Student Branches, Affinity groups, and Society Chapters. Events happen both virtually and in person all around the world.Join the celebration around the world!Every year, IEEE members from IEEE Sections, Student Branches, Affinity groups, and Society Chapters join hands to celebrate IEEE Day. Events happen both virtually and in person. IEEE Day celebrates the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884.View events→Special Activities & Offers for...
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Happy Joe’s Expands Across Southwest and Midwest With New Franchise Deals
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Happy Joe’s Expands Across Southwest and Midwest With New Franchise Deals

Top Stories Tamfitronics Demand grows across the globe for iconic brand from American HeartlandDavenport, IA  (RestaurantNews.com) Happy Joe’sthe rapidly-growing Iowa-born pizza and ice cream brand, is expanding its footprint yet again with the signing of a 10-unit franchise deal, and two single unit franchises on Monday, August 26th, 2024. It’s the latest step in the company’s continued growth across the Southwest and Midwest – covering Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Illinois – reflecting the nation’s continued demand for unique pizza options.The area development agreement for Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada, covers Cochise, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal and Yuma counties in Arizona; the counties of Clark, Washoe, Lyon and Carson City in Nevada; and the counties of Bernalillo, Dona Ana and Santa Fe in New Mexico.The first franchise location will be opening in Surprise, located...
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