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LIV Golf's aim was to 'destroy' us, says European tour CEO

LIV Golf wanted to “destroy” the European tour, the head of the worldwide circuit has said as he prepares to welcome back many of the players who defected to the Saudi-funded breakaway league over the past four years.The professional golfing landscape was upended by the formation of LIV, which took some of the top stars from the European and PGA Tours after they accepted huge sums by PIF — Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund that bankrolled the project.

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Longtime fan Rafael Nadal offered role on Real Madrid's board of directors

MADRID (AP) — Tennis great and longtime fan Rafael Nadal was offered a spot on Real Madrid’s board of directors on Wednesday — adding a role at his beloved soccer club to his retirement plans after leaving the tour two years ago.“I want to thank president Florentino Pérez and the board,” Nadal said on social media, next to a photo of him wearing a full Madrid kit as a kid.

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Waymo Co-CEO Says Uber App Deal Was ‘Crapshoot’ for Riders

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo Co-Chief Executive Officer Tekedra Mawakana said her company’s plan to end an exclusive robotaxi partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. was in response to customer feedback asking for more consistency when ordering self-driving services.

Bloomberg · 3h ago
Waymo’s Bet on a Driverless Future

Emily Chang travels to San Francisco to meet Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo’s co-CEO. Chang asks Mawakana how a career overseeing technological pivots prepared her for the top job and how she navigates safety concerns, growing competition and building public trust in a technology with much to prove. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 3h ago
Blue wave sweeps across America: 'In 1974, we had Watergate babies, now we have Iran War babies'

Stuart Norval welcomes France 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle and Hind Ziane, Geopolitical analyst and founder / CEO of Genpo. "In 1974, we had the Watergate babies. Now we have the Iran War babies," remarks Ziane with this striking historical analogy. Just as the Watergate scandal helped propel a new generation of Democratic lawmakers into Congress in 1974, Zian argues that public disillusionment with the Iran war, mounting economic pressures and dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's leadership may now be reshaping the American political landscape. Yet the significance of this veritable blue wave extends well beyond the Republican Party's reported losses. As international affairs editor Philip Turle reminds us, "They're not voting for Democrats because they love the Democrats. They're voting for the Democrats because they don't like Donald Trump." This distinction lies at the heart of a decisive electoral rejection, across America, of a wildly unpopular administration. A party can achieve a sweeping electoral victory without necessarily winning a mandate or even the lasting confidence of the electorate.

France 24 · 3h ago
Jodie Burrage offered support by WTA after death threats and online abuse

British player sent abusive messages after defeat in India WTA says ‘staff in Chennai offering Jodie support’ The WTA has offered additional support to Jodie Burrage after she received death threats and online abuse following a first-round defeat at a tournament in India on Tuesday. Burrage shared a raft of abusive messages sent to her Instagram account after a gruelling 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by India’s Vaishnavi Adkar at the Chennai Open. The 27-year-old, who was playing her first WTA Tour match since last summer, accompanied the messages with the caption: “Nice welcome back to the tour. I remember why I left.” Continue reading...

The Guardian · 3h ago
Major update on Jacob Fatu’s WWE return

Last seen involved in a heated rivalry with Royce Keys’ 946 on WWE’s Monday Night RAW, Jacob Fatu has remained absent from TV for some time now. However, with WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2026 coming up and 946’s squad growing bigger, The Bloodline might require a backup. While Fatu’s last match dates back to WWE’s South America tour in Sept. […] The post Major update on Jacob Fatu’s WWE return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
McIlroy hoping golf sets for bit of reset after ‘false economy’ of LIV

Rory McIlroy hopes men’s golf can now have a reset after LIV Golf’s attempts to “destroy” the DP World Tour. LIV Golf is attempting to relaunch next year with new money from BC Partners Capital after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its support having ploughed in $5 billion dollars over four years.

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Democrats Sweep House and Senate in Midterm Rebuke of Trump

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Emmanuel Cau, Barclays Head of European and APAC Equity Strategy, Negah Angha, King's College London Visiting Fellow; Mike Doustdar, Novo Nordisk CEO; Morris Reid, Actum Partner (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 4h ago
Novo CEO Doustdar 'Very Optimistic' About CagriSema

Novo Nordisk A/S Chief Executive Officer Mike Doustdar discusses the possible launch of a new obesity drug called CagriSema. "We are hopeful that we will be able to get the timely approval from the FDA at the end of this year and launch it at the beginning of next year," Doustdar says. He speaks on Bloomberg Television after the company boosted its forecast for the year once again, sparking optimism after the new Wegovy pill and the older shot Ozempic helped buoy earnings.  (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 6h ago
Tennis player Burrage receives death threats, abuse on social media after 1st WTA match in 16 months

LONDON (AP) — British tennis player Jodie Burrage has received death threats and a torrent of abuse on social media after she was defeated in her first main-draw singles match on the WTA Tour in 16 months.Burrage shared a recording of a lengthy reel of abusive messages she received on Instagram following a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 loss to Vaishnavi Adkar in the round of 32 at the Chennai Open on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
Latinos' rejection of GOP boosts Dems in Texas upsets

Latino voters helped Democrats break Republicans' decades-long grip on Texas and reclaim both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, casting doubt on President Trump's historic 2024 gains with the fast-growing electorate. Why it matters: Republicans bet Trump's Latino breakthrough two years ago would create a lasting GOP realignment in Texas and beyond. Tuesday's results exposed how quickly those gains could unravel — and raised new questions about Republicans' coalition heading into 2028. Early results show Hispanic voters' shift aided Democrats in capturing a Senate seat and the governorship in Texas for the first time in a generation. Tuesday's results — particularly in South Texas border counties — reflected some of the anger among Hispanics over high prices and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement. "This is what happens when you mess with the Latino community. We are sending a clear message," said Hector Sanchez Barba, president and CEO of the voting group Mi Familia Vota. By the numbers: Early NBC News exit poll results showed Latino voters moving away from Republicans. Democrats' 16-point advantage in Latino party identification grew from 10 points in 2024, according to NBC's polling. Some 43% of Latino voters identified as Democrats, up from 39% in 2024. Republican identification slipped from 29% to 27%. In the early NBC exit poll, 75% of voters nationally described the economy as struggling, while 65% said Trump's policies had made economic conditions worse. State of play: Democrats reclaimed the House and Senate while ending Republicans' statewide winning streak in Texas dating to 1994. Democratic state Rep. James Talarico defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton , winning a Senate seat Democrats last captured in 1988. Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa ousted Republican Gov. Greg Abbott , becoming Texas' first elected Latina governor. Early returns also suggested Latino voters helped Democrats win crucial House contests in Colorado and Geo

Axios · 9h ago
‘I will be the fielding coach’: Ex-England captain's dig at India as BCCI invites applications

Michael Vaughan has spotlighted India's ongoing struggles with fielding as the BCCI seeks a new fielding coach. Recent matches, particularly during the Women's T20 World Cup, have revealed troubling catching mistakes, including in a series against Zimbabwe. With the BCCI insisting on high standards for applicants, India's tour of South Africa will be crucial for enhancing their performance and addressing these critical issues.

Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
Republicans Learned Nothing From 2006 About Midterms And Foreign Wars

Tuesday’s midterm elections are shaping up to be the “biggest national wipeout for Republicans since 2006, when voters brutally punished the GOP for an ill-advised and poorly planned war in the Middle East,” The Federalist’s CEO and co-founder Sean Davis said in a post on X. In 2006, 56 percent of voters disapproved of the […]

The Federalist · 10h ago
Pollster Luntz Says Republican Voters Feel Betrayed

Pollster and FIL Inc. CEO Frank Luntz says voters who supported President Donald Trump say they feel betrayed. He says they're voting for a change and to send a message to Republicans. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 14h ago
AMD rides data center riches to ‘largest and most profitable’ quarter in history

AMD CEO Lisa Su said in the company's quarterly earnings call on Tuesday that Q3 2026 was "was the largest and most profitable in our history." AMD reported a record $13.4 billion in quarterly revenue, and it's predicting it will hit another record high next quarter of $17 billion. The company's data center business is […]

The Verge · 14h ago
Lucy Liu’s ‘The Pirate Queen’ Expands With Graphic Novel, New Game and International Tour as Creator Eloise Singer Joins BAFTA Breakthrough Cohort (EXCLUSIVE)

Lucy Liu and Eloise Singer are preparing to take “The Pirate Queen: No Safe Waters,” their immersive experience about Chinese pirate leader Cheng Shih, on an international tour next year, Singer tells Variety. The pair have also co-written a graphic novel and are developing a new game. The news comes as Singer, the project’s writer […]

Variety · 14h ago
Quantum Computing on Commercial Scale

Ebba Carbonnier, CEO, QuNorth; Jan Goetz, Co-Founder & CEO, IQM Quantum Computers and Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, Founder & CEO, Nu Quantum, discuss the technology, infrastructure, investment and demand shaping quantum computing’s commercial future with Bloomberg’s Mark Bergen at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in London. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 16h ago
Midterms, Affordability & Markets

The Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are New York Life Investment Management Global Market Strategist Julia Hermann, Focus: HOPE CEO Portia Roberson, CIBC Private Wealth Senior Energy Trader Rebecca Babin, Bedrock CEO Jared Fleisher, Hamtramck City Clerk Sami Ehady, Janus Henderson Investors Head of Multi-Asset Macro Investing Mike Contopoulos, Wedbush Securities Equity Research, Hardware Managing Director Matt Bryson, VSORA Chair Sandra Rivera, S&P Global Ratings Chief Analytical Officer For Governments Nora Wittstruck, University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu, & Edward Jones Head of Policy, Regulatory and Government Relations Andy Blocker. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 17h ago
Canva is announcing changes and layoffs affecting 22 percent of its staff

Canva is making significant changes affecting 1,271 people, which is 22 percent of its staff, co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins announced today. "For some people, this will mean changes to their roles or being asked to relocate to centralised hubs," says Perkins. "Sadly, it will also mean saying goodbye to teammates and friends who have […]

The Verge · 17h ago
Former Altera CEO: Economics of the Data Center Buildout Is a 2028 Story

Sandra Rivera, Chair of VSORA and Intel’s Fprmer Executive VP for its data center and AI group, discussed how the data center build-out may evolve. She said both political parties are broadly aligned around fewer tax incentives, greater transparency requirements, and closer scrutiny of data centers’ power and water use. She speaks with Vonnie Quinn on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 17h ago
Focus: HOPE CEO on Detroit’s Economic Development

Portia Roberson, CEO of Focus: HOPE, discusses population growth and workforce development as Michigan voters focused on the economy. Roberson said good public schools and affordable housing are basic factors that can draw people to Detroit and support continued modest growth. She speaks with Romaine Bostick live from Detroit on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 17h ago
Bedrock CEO on Future of Detroit Real Estate

Bedrock CEO Jared Fleisher discussed Detroit’s redevelopment, pointing to Dan Gilbert’s investment in restoring and filling 140 buildings across Detroit and Cleveland, totaling more than 21 million square feet. Fleisher highlighted the Hudson’s site, where a new tower is rising on the former department store location and is expected to be completed in 2027. He speaks to Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 17h ago
House, Senate at Stake as US Midterms Kick Off

America’s referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term has begun. With tens of millions of early ballots already cast, voters say they are frustrated by the high cost of living, fuel prices that spiked after the launch of the Iran war and uncertainty over where their jobs and the world’s largest economy are headed in the age of AI. We speak with our team of Bloomberg reporters across the country for a read on voter turnout and sentiment. Balance of Power host Joe Mathieu breaks down the major races to watch. Groundwork Collaborative CEO Lindsay Owens examines cost of living concerns, while Bloomberg's Bill Allison discusses why this is the most expensive election in US history. All on the latest episode of Bloomberg Businessweek Daily. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 18h ago
Particle 6 on AI-Generated Entertainment

Eline Van der Velden, Founder & CEO, Particle 6, discusses the creation of AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood, the debate surrounding her debut and what AI could mean for entertainment with Bloomberg’s Parmy Olson at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in London. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 18h ago
AI Industry on Safety and Control

Dan Lahav, Co-Founder & CEO, Irregular and Joëlle Pineau, Chief AI Officer, Cohere, discuss emerging AI risks, credible guardrails and accountability as frontier models advance with Bloomberg’s Parmy Olson at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in London. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 18h ago
Runway on Generative AI Worlds

Anastasis Germanidis, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Runway, discusses how generative AI is moving beyond content creation toward interactive worlds people can see, shape and experience with Bloomberg’s Peter Elstrom at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in London. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 18h ago
Midterms Notch Record on Early Voting

On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss the latest on today's midterm elections. On today's episode, from the trail, Julie Fine, Bloomberg Texas Bureau Chief, Romaine Bostick, Co-Host of Bloomberg's The Close, Tyler Kendall, Bloomberg News Washington Correspondent. Also, Jim Messina, CEO of Fortius Global /Obama 2012 Campaign Manager, and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO),  and Sarah Chamberlain, President and CEO of the Republican Main Street Partnership. Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Democracy Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center and Bloomberg Politics Contributor also joined Joe and Kailey. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 19h ago
Far Left Could Force Jeffries to Work With GOP, Says Sarah Chamberlain

Sarah Chamberlain, president and CEO of Republican Main Street Partnership, said that Democrats will need to win the House by at least a 25 seat majority in order to give Hakeem Jeffries 'wiggle room' to get elected as Speaker and pass legislation. Chamberlain said that the presence of new 'far left' members could mean Jeffries may have to reach across the aisle to get things done. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg · 19h ago