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Discovery has once again rejected a takeover bid from the family of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.
As NPR's David Fokkenflik reports, the parent company of HBO Max and CNN says it is sticking with an offer from Netflix.
futures are flat in after-hours trading on Wall Street.
Following Wednesday's losses, the Dow fell to 466 points.
On Asia-Pacific markets, shares are mixed, down 1 percent in Hong Kong and in Tokyo.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens.
Progressive Democrat Zoram Mamdani has taken office as mayor of New York City.
Senator Bernie Sanders administered the oath during the swearing-in ceremony.
In his inaugural remarks, Mamdani promised to confront resident concerns audaciously beginning day one.
Mamdani says City Hall will no longer be shy about using its powers to improve the lives of average New Yorkers.
He campaigned on a promise to make living in the city more affordable.
Hundreds gathered for a vigil in the Swiss ski resort of Kranzmantena to honor victims of a fire that broke out during a New Year celebration.
As the BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports, Swiss officials say the blaze killed at least 40 people and left at least 115 others injured.
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reporting.
The Trump administration revoked tens of thousands of visas in 2025.
It is part of a wider effort to cut down on legal forms of migration.