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Freelance Politics and Culture Writer. Past Bylines: Sabato's Crystal Ball, Decision Desk HQ, PoliticsPA, Penn Capital-Star, WHYY and PhillyVoice
Technology
The Washington Post reports Apple and Nvidia each committed $25 million; at least $77 million came from donors requesting anonymity.
Entertainment
David Ellison announced the official name and brand for the merged entity. The ~$110–111 billion deal closes October 6, 2026.
Entertainment
Long-rumored merger advancing toward early October close. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz named co-CEO alongside David Ellison. Streaming leadership picks and DC Studios continuity plans under James Gunn and Peter Safran in focus.
Entertainment
Variety says Paramount pledged an additional $300 million annually for U.S. film production and an independent board intended to maintain editorial independence at CNN and CBS News.