Shannon Sharpe’s move to ‘First Take’ continues to produce early wins for ESPN. Sharpe joins Stephen A. Smith on Mondays and Tuesday every week, averaging 671,500 viewers over the two-day period. In comparison, Sharpe’s former show, FS1’s ‘Undisputed’, averaged 151.5 million viewers during the same two-day period. Related: ‘First Take’ social media numbers boom due […]
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Walmart CEO says pricier groceries are here to stay
If your trips to the grocery store lately have you shaking your head over how much more expensive things are than they used to be, no one could blame you — food prices are up 10.9% from just a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent Consumer Price Index. Folks looking […]
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TKO Group, which houses WWE and UFC, begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange
Shares of TKO Group, the new company that houses WWE and UFC, opened at $102 per share in their first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 12. Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. has closed its previously announced deal with World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. The pairing of WWE with the company that runs […]
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Rules for a penalty-free higher education expense withdrawal
If you’re facing the unpleasant prospect of paying college bills for the fall semester, you may be thinking of tapping into your retirement savings to help with the costs. If you’re under age 59 ½, there is an exception to the 10% early distribution penalty for higher education expenses. But there are several rules you […]
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ESPN host Sage Steele leaves after settling COVID vaccine-related case
Sage Steele is leaving ESPN after settling a lawsuit with Disney. Steele spent 16 years with ESPN, filed a lawsuit against the company in 2022 alleging that the network violated her First Amendment rights and Connecticut’s free speech protections. Steele was reportedly suspended in late 2021 after she made comments on former NFL player Jay […]
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ESPN chooses new trio for its morning radio crew
ESPN has reportedly found its new trio to lead its morning radio show. Super Bowl-winning defensive end Chris Canty will be alongside SiriusXM’s Evan Cohen, and Michelle Smallmon, replacing the previous trio of Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Max Kellerman, according to a report by the New York Post. DON’T MISS: ESPN Is Reportedly Trying […]
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McDonald’s menu adds new meals based on media appearances
McDonald’s transcends popular culture. Nearly every American has eaten there and even celebrities succumb to the chain’s popular fast-food offerings. Over the past few years, the No. 1 burger chain has capitalized on that posiition by offering “Famous Orders,” meals picked by big-name celebrities. A 2021 collaboration with rapper Saweetie, for example, led to the […]
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Google Has a New Return to Office Strategy — Keep Your Employees Overnight
One of the more stubborn after-effects of COVID-19 and its subsequent lockdowns has been the emergence of remote work as a viable option for some white collar workers. Born out of necessity, working from home has transformed the way people commute, spend money, and allocate their time since the pandemic ended. DON’T MISS: Beloved Retailer […]
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AI vs. Expert: Roth Conversions and Taxes
As part of an ongoing series, Retirement Daily is posing a retirement-related question to the artificial intelligence large language models and then asking a subject matter expert to critique the answer. In this installment, we asked three AI models the following question: Are taxes withheld on a Roth conversion for a person who is under […]
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CNBC’s Jim Cramer says secret to successful investing is homework
Stock pickers often say their craft is more art than science, but who knew you needed to do so much homework to make art? CNBC’s Jim Cramer has been a stock picker for decades and his weeknight “Mad Money” show on CNBC has made him one of the most famous stock pickers in the world. […]
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Mark Cuban Has Heated Exchange With Right-Wing Sports Analyst on NBA’s Bud Light Comparisons
Right-wing sports commentator Clay Travis got the attention of billionaire Mark Cuban, and the two got into a back and forth on Twitter. Travis tagged Cuban in a tweet that linked to a column called “NBA Is The Original Bud Light, And No One In Mainstream Sports Media Will Tell You That,” which Travis wrote […]
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The Founder Of Shake Shack Just Slammed ‘Tipflation’
The latest person to weigh in on expectations around preset tip screens is Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer.
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What can I do to end loneliness?
Social isolation and loneliness significantly increase a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, a risk that may rival those of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, obesity, and physical inactivity, according to experts. On May 3, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness and isolation as a significant health epidemic in the United […]
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Southwest Airlines making a major flight change
Southwest Airlines customers could use some good news. The airline still faces negative public backlash from its holiday meltdown which not only stranded tens of thousands of passengers, it also exposed that the company had neglected its backend technology. That will cost the company hundreds of millions over the next few years, but that’s not […]
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Starbucks is bringing its most questionable drink to more cities
The coffee giant launched its “Oleato” line at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan in February 2023 and was immediately hit with a wave of both curiosity and criticism. Starbucks now is expanding its line in the United States.
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Inverse Cramer ETF Founder Explains Why He Bets Against Jim Cramer
Celebrity investor and CNBC host Jim Cramer has made a lot of questionable stock picks. John Oliver, comedian and host of Last Week Tonight, said in April that Cramer “is the only person who could look you in the eye and say you are going to die tomorrow, and give you an immediate sense of […]