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$8 billion acquisition of Paramount by Skydance Media approved by the FCC

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Communications Commission announced on Thursday the approval of a massive, $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global by Skydance Media.The deal includes the CBS broadcast network, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said in a... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 7/24/25

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLOrioles 4, Guardians 3Blue Jays 11, Tigers 4Padres 7, Cardinals 9Athletics 5, Astros 2Mariners 4, Angels 2WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUESparks 101, Sun 86Aces 70, Fever 80Storm 95, Sky 57Copyright © 2025, ABC... Read More.

France to recognize the state of Palestine, Macron says

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

(JERUSALEM) -- France will officially recognize the state of Palestine, "true to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East," French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday."I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly" in... Read More.

‘They’re losing hope’: What doctors, aid workers are seeing in Gaza amid hunger crisis

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

(GAZA) -- Doctors and aid workers inside Gaza are reporting grim and heartbreaking details of widespread malnutrition, particularly in children, as the hunger crisis reportedly continues to worsen amid the Israel-Hamas war. The Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health said on Thursday that 27 people... Read More.

In brief: Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor star in ‘The History of Sound’ trailer and more

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

Days of our Lives is going to continue for many more days of our lives. The long-running daytime drama series has been renewed for two more seasons at Peacock. The show will continue its run as one of the longest-running scripted TV shows in... Read More.

Iran to hold nuclear talks with Europeans as Trump threatens renewed strikes

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Iranian and European delegations are expected to gather in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday for fresh talks on Tehran's nuclear program, with European nations warning that a failure of negotiations may prompt punishing "snapback" sanctions on Iran. Representatives from the U.K., France and Germany... Read More.

9-year-old dies at Hersheypark’s water park in Pennsylvania

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

(HERSHEY, Pa.) -- A 9-year-old child has died after an incident at The Boardwalk inside Hersheypark in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark’s CEO has confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at the amusement park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when a 9-year-old child “was tragically lost at The Boardwalk... Read More.

New species of ancient shark discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new species of ancient shark has been discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, officials said. Named Macadens olsoni, the fossils were found in the Ste. Genevieve Formation, dating back approximately 340 to 335 million years to when Mammoth Cave... Read More.

DOJ sues New York City over ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Justice Department filed suit Thursday against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials challenging the city's sanctuary laws for undocumented immigrants.The suit was filed in the Eastern District of New York.The department argued the city's sanctuary... Read More.

Molly Gordon says her new film ‘Oh, Hi’ came from ‘a profound heartbreak’

Friday, July 25 by ABC News

Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman embark on a romantic getaway that goes wrong in the dark comedy Oh, Hi!The new film, which releases in theaters on Friday, was written and directed by Sophie Brooks. Gordon helped develop the film's story with Brooks, and... Read More.

Author: ABC News

$8 billion acquisition of Paramount by Skydance Media approved by the FCC

Scoreboard roundup — 7/24/25

France to recognize the state of Palestine, Macron says

‘They’re losing hope’: What doctors, aid workers are seeing in Gaza amid hunger crisis

In brief: Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor star in ‘The History of Sound’ trailer and more

Iran to hold nuclear talks with Europeans as Trump threatens renewed strikes

9-year-old dies at Hersheypark’s water park in Pennsylvania

New species of ancient shark discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park

DOJ sues New York City over ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies

Molly Gordon says her new film ‘Oh, Hi’ came from ‘a profound heartbreak’

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