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'GMA3' host's tight biker-shorts controversy result of ABC laying off social media 'nannies,' staffers say
May 16, 2024 | 4:29pmThe Post reported Wednesday that ABC News brass have raised alarms over the photos of Morgan posing in skin-tight bike shorts -- drawing a tide of racy responses including fire,...
NYC hospital-building boom on Upper East Side roils upper-crust residents
May 16, 2024 | 4:12pmThe Upper East Side, once known as the Silk Stocking District, has embraced cotton scrubs -- but not everyone’s thrilled about it.
Wealthier customers flock to Walmart to boost retailer's sales in strong Q1 earnings
May 16, 2024 | 2:12pm“Historically, Walmart has not been able to keep them after recessions end, but maybe this time is different."
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns interest rates could stay high: 'A lot of inflationary forces in front of us'
May 16, 2024 | 2:05pmThe JPMorgan Chase boss said investors need to gird for a prolonged period of high interest rates due to price pressures.
Adidas plans cheaper versions of its iconic Sambas, other popular sneakers
May 16, 2024 | 1:25pm"It's important to understand that not everyone can afford to buy a shoe for 120 or 150 [dollars], but everyone wants to take part in the same trends," CEO Bjorn...
NBC 'Meet the Press' host Kristen Welker objected to Donald Trump interview for debut episode: report
May 16, 2024 | 1:23pmCesar Conde, the chairman of NBCUniversal News, approached Welker before she took over for Chuck Todd as anchor of "Meet the Press" in September.
Google's AI-powered search engine could be 'catastrophic' for news publishers: critics
May 16, 2024 | 1:21pmNews Media Alliance CEO Danielle Coffey – who leads a nonprofit that represents more than 2,200 publishers, including The Post – described Google’s plans as a “perverse twist on innovation”...
Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery sports-streaming venture to be called Venu Sports
May 16, 2024 | 12:56pmVenu Sports will be available directly through a new app and subscribers can opt to bundle the service with Disney+, Hulu or Max.
Comcast told MSNBC hosts to curb rampant Israel criticism during Oct. 7 Hamas attacks: report
May 16, 2024 | 12:44pmComcast staged a rare intervention over MSNBC's rampant criticism of Israel during its coverage of the deadly Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, according to a report.
GameStop, AMC shares slide for 2nd straight day as meme-stock rally fizzles
May 16, 2024 | 12:11pmThe sharp surge in the shares began after a series of posts from Keith Gill's X account "Roaring Kitty," whose bullish posts on GameStop was a reason for the 2021 meme stocks...
Instagram parent Meta hit with online child safety probe in Europe
May 16, 2024 | 12:00pmThe European Commission is probing whether Meta is in violation of the Digital Services Act – a sweeping law that took effect last year and requires Big Tech firms to...
Jobless claims fall by 10K after hitting nine-month high last week
May 16, 2024 | 11:54amJobless claims have remained at historically low levels since millions of jobs were lost when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US in the spring of 2020.
Under Armour to cut jobs, warns of surprise drop in sales this year as company looks to 'meaningfully reset'
May 16, 2024 | 11:52amThe company said it looks to "meaningfully reset" business in North America, its biggest market.
Dow breaks 40,000 for first time ever as optimism for Fed rate cut grows
May 16, 2024 | 11:36amWall Street is bullish over the prospect of interest rate cuts by the Fed as well as strong earnings reports by blue-chip companies.
Megyn Kelly slams Harry and Meghan over charity's $200 'lost check' claim: 'Don't believe for one minute'
May 16, 2024 | 11:12amKelly was commenting on the controversy surrounding Archewell Foundation, the nonprofit founded by the British royal and his American-born wife.
Warren Buffett reveals secret $6.7B stake in insurer Chubb after slicing Apple
May 15, 2024 | 7:44pmThe disclosure sent Chubb's share price to a record high in after-hours trading, rising 6.3% to $268.96.
Jim Simons-founded hedge fund makes millions after boosting stake in GameStop before meme-stock rally: filing
May 15, 2024 | 5:32pmRenaissance Technologies, the quantitive hedge fund firm founded by the late investor Jim Simons, bought just over 1 million shares of GameStop, according to a securities filing.
Netflix to stream NFL games on Christmas in 3-year deal, placing big bet on live sports
May 15, 2024 | 4:22pmThe deal marks the first time Netflix has licensed the rights to one of the world's biggest sports leagues and also the first time it would show live football.
Disney CEO Bob Iger to cut spending 'pretty dramatically' on traditional TV programming
May 15, 2024 | 4:13pmIger said linear channels such as ABC still serve as an important marketing tool and reach older viewers who are not watching series such as "Abbott Elementary" on Disney's streaming...
ABC execs alarmed over 'GMA3' host's skin-tight biker shorts pics: 'Little to the imagination'
May 15, 2024 | 4:04pmThe images of Morgan show the affable anchor's "package" is on full display -- and make for an uncomfortable fit with ABC's corporate parent Disney, sources said.