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Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday that it prefers the latest offer from rival Hollywood studio Paramount over a bid it accepted from Netflix.

In reversal, Warner Bros. jilts Netflix for Paramount

Warner Bros. says Paramount's sweetened bid to buy the whole company is "superior" to an $83 billion deal it struck with Netflix for just its streaming services, studios, and intellectual property.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols after officiating the solemn requiem at The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood, informally known as Westminster Cathedral on April 21, 2025 in London, England.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols expects a 'mood of reflection' at his first conclave

As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, reflects on diversity and sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

Abby Killion and Josh Killion renew their wedding vows at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on June 16, 2026.

Sanibel wedding is a gift of a lifetime for Indiana couple dealing with the issue of end of life

A couple from Indiana renews vows with a little help from the island community and the nonprofit Dream Foundation.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., attends a press conference on Dec. 7, 2023. South Carolina's governor has named Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve out his term.

Darline Graham, the sister of Lindsey Graham, is sworn in to serve out his term

Darline Graham was sworn in on Tuesday during a brief ceremony on the floor of the Senate. She was appointed to fill the seat of her late brother by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster.

Pioneering geneticist J. Craig Venter has died at the age of 79, according to his namesake research institute.

Craig Venter, pioneering human genome decoder, dies at 79

Pioneering scientist J. Craig Venter has died at 79. His "whole genome shotgun method" helped genome sequencing become faster and cheaper.

First week in July is reminder to clean up mess and behavior on Florida's beaches

The main challenge of Clean Beaches Week is to remind people heading to the shore how easy it is to leave no trace they were there. Organizers point to picking up every bit of trash used, mess made, and recycling created.

Second panther reported killed in Collier County in a week; cause of death is suspected vehicle strike

The Florida Wildlife Commission said Friday that the second panther death in a week in Collier County has been reported. The death is the 10th panther to be killed in the state this year.

Black man with a beard and blue sportcoat smiling into the camera with a peach WUSF banner behind him

Spicing up the mayor's race, sports engineering, Legislative lookback, a real piece of quirk

Anthony Gilbert is best known online as a food influencer exploring hidden culinary spots. Now he’s bringing a full plate of ideas to local politics. We get a taste of his plans.

Haze from Canadian wildfires blankets the Manhattan skyline as seen from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck on July 16, 2026 in New York City.

Dangerous wildfire smoke continues to blanket parts of the U.S.

Orange skies and heavy smoke covered large parts of the U.S. on Thursday as Canada and Minnesota grapple with wildfires. Hazardous air quality is expected to continue.

Publix recalls organic frozen blueberries, whole mixed berries due to potential E. coli contamination

Publix says it has recalled all lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries due to possible E. coli contamination.

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