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Versant Media Group, the portfolio of cable TV networks and digital assets spun off by Comcast, joined the small cohort of public media companies Monday as the industry reckons with ongoing disruption. Versant began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “VSNT,” opening at $45.17 per share. The company’s so-called when-issued stock — a security that is expected to be issued and has been authorized to trade on a conditional basis to give investors an early chance to buy shares — initially began trading on Dec. 15 at $55 per share and ended trading Friday at $46.65 per share.…

If you’re one of the many who made a New Year’s resolution to read more, an ereader can help by putting your whole library (and more) at your fingertips wherever you are. While not as expensive as an iPad or another flagship tablet, these e-paper devices can be more expensive than you think, but right now you can save on one of our favorites. Amazon’s base Kindle is on sale for $90 — that’s $20 less than usual and only $10 more than its record-low price.This made our list of the best ereaders, and for good reason. It’s an iconic…

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little kicked a 67-yard field goal at the end of the first half of the team’s route of the Tennessee Titians on Sunday.The boot gave him the two longest kicks in NFL history in the same season. Little set the record with a 68-yarder at the Las Vegas Raiders in early November. Little also drilled a 70-yarder in the preseason which doesn’t count towards the league’s records.AdvertisementHere’s a list of the longest field goals in NFL history68 yardsCam Little, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 2025.67 yardsCam Little, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans, 2026.66 yardsJustin Tucker,…

“It’s really overlooked that magnesium can help with menstrual cycle irregularity in terms of making sure that you’re not having severe cramping,” says Anderson-Haynes, who adds it may also benefit women in perimenopause and menopause. Clinically, it may be part of the treatment for pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and eclampsia.Can You Take Too Much?The recommended dietary allowance is 320 milligrams per day for women and 420 milligrams per day for men. These are amounts most people can reach with a balanced diet; healthy kidneys regulate magnesium levels, excreting excess when magnesium intake is high and conserving it when it’s low.Daily…

Historically, sourcing decisions have been financially driven as brands sought the most cost-effective producers to maintain margins on apparel production. Now, reliability is the key priority. “Countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam, where tariffs have remained relatively stable since April 2025, are seen as safer sourcing options,” says Bernhard Riegler, vice president of marketing for Sappi, a leading wood pulp producer in the man-made cellulosic fiber supply chain. “Stability, more than cost, is becoming the decisive factor.”Reigler believes the industry is only just beginning to feel the effects of 2025’s “seesaw of tariff changes”, with increasing geopolitical tensions likely to…

The “game” in season 1 was an emotionally charged structure that made you want to take sides between the opposing political forces. In season 2, Marks says, the game shifts to “unpredictable surprises.”An important piece in making this change happen is the presence of Ochiba no Kata, played by Fumi Nikaido. “In season 1, the role of the ballerina (Anna Sawai) played an important role and functioned as part of the English-language side of the story. In part 2, Ochiba’s character is placed at the center of the story,” Condou says.Her role in the story, which is based on Yodo-kun,…

The first Monday college basketball tip involving a power conference is Ohio State vs. Nebraska as Big Ten teams off to a strong start clash. The 13th-ranked Cornhuskers have stormed out to a 14-0 start overall and are 3-0 in conference play. They’re coming off a win over No. 9 Michigan State last Friday. Ohio State, meanwhile, is 10-3 with a 2-1 start in the Big Ten play. The Buckeyes knocked off Rutgers on the road on Friday.Tipoff from Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The Buckeyes are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Ohio…

Lidar-maker Luminar says its founder and former CEO Austin Russell has been evading requests for information — including a subpoena — that the company needs in order to decide whether it should take legal action against him. The company, which entered the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in late December, said in an emergency filing over the weekend that it has been trying to reclaim company-owned devices from Russell since his resignation in May. While it has recovered six computers, Luminar is still seeking Russell’s company-issued phone and a digital copy of his personal phone. Luminar’s lawyers also wrote in the…

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife are set to appear in a New York court on Monday to face drug-trafficking charges two days after their dramatic capture by U.S. forces in their home country.Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been held since they were taken from Venezuela after a U.S. strike on the country at the orders of U.S. President Donald Trump.Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, whose office is prosecuting the couple, during an interview Monday morning on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” said, “From the perspective of where I sit, my people and I are completely comfortable with…

Xthings is rolling into CES with a bunch of new gear, including two new smart locks and a few smart security cameras. It’s definitely the Ultraloq Bolt Sense that’s the most intriguing of the bunch, however. It’s a relatively compact smart deadbolt that combines facial recognition with palm vein authentication for touch-free access, without resorting to an app.While palm scanning is still relatively new to the consumer market, Xthings claims it’s more reliable than fingerprint scanning because it’s actually reading the vein pattern under your skin, so it doesn’t care if your hands are wet or dirty. And, since vein…