Hoda Kotb’s ‘Today’ Show Departure Marks Start of TV Anchor ‘Bloodbath’
A brutal truth was submerged within the river of tears on Thursday's Today show after co-anchor Hoda Kotb announced her departure after six years of co-anchoring the main 7-9 a.m. show. Her departure starkly symbolizes how the era of the all-powerful morning TV anchor is coming to an end.
“Next year’s going to be a bloodbath,” a news executive inside 30 Rock told The Daily Beast, referencing the top-dollar salaries news anchors have commissioned for years. “All these big moneymakers, they’re all gone.”
Kotb inked a $7 million-a-year deal in 2018 when she took over the Today gig, according to Page Six (she also presents the fourth-hour of Today, first alongside Kathie Lee Gifford, and now Jenna Bush Hager). Her main show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie reportedly makes “significantly more than” $8 million a year, according to a 2020 Page Six report that outlined her deal negotiations at the time.
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Maggie Smith died exactly 1 year after ‘Harry Potter’ Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon
Smith and Gambon appeared in six of the eight "Harry Potter" movies together.
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Tigres aseguran comodín en la Americana con triunfo ante Medias Blancas que imponen marca negativa
Los Tigres de Detroit aseguraron el viernes un pasaje de comodín a los playoffs en la Liga Americana, poniendo fin a una larga sequía de postemporada.
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Abogado de joven confía en frenar subasta de pelota del 50/50 de Ohtani
El abogado de un joven de 18 años que trata de impedir que se subaste la pelota con la que Shohei Ohtani logró su 50mo jonrón de esta temporada, considera que tiene argumentos sólidos.
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New York Times report admits ‘interviews are a weakness’ for Kamala Harris
A New York Times report admitted Thursday that televised interviews are a major "weakness" for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Fiery Carlos Mendoza gets ejected from critical Mets game after questionable Francisco Alvarez strikeout
Nothing was going right for the Mets at the start of Friday’s game, including the fact that Carlos Mendoza would not be around for the finish.
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FIFA suspende 2 partidos al arquero argentino Martínez por indisciplina en eliminatorias
La FIFA suspendió dos partidos al arquero de Argentina, Emiliano Martínez, por comportamiento ofensivo y violación de los principios del juego limpio durante la pasada fecha doble de las eliminatorias para el Mundial de 2026.
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Justin Fields offers candid response when asked to compare Steelers' coaching to Bears': 'It's not close'
Justin Fields and the Bears have turned the page, but the star quarterback took a moment to reflect on his experience with the coaching staff during his time in the Windy City.
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Sherwood skips the theatrics and shuts out Blake, 24-0
After two years of dramatic rivalry games, the Warriors won Friday night in simple, dominant fashion.
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Harris touts 'border security and stability' at Arizona campaign stop
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed illegal immigration, her most challenging campaign issue, during her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since 2021.
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David Stearns saw no easy way out of Mets-Braves series debacle
David Stearns isn’t pointing any fingers for the logistical fiasco the Mets could be facing over the next few days.
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2 dead after separate collisions involving school buses in Los Angeles County
Two people died in two unrelated collisions involving school buses in Lakewood and Lancaster on Friday morning, authorities said.
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VP Harris outlines ‘orderly and secure’ immigration plan, rips Trump in first border stop since nomination
VP Harris spoke near the southern border in Arizona on Friday evening and outlined plans she has to combat the crisis while ripping the policies of former President Trump.
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Yankees get first look at ‘beast’ Pirates rookie Paul Skenes in his final 2024 start
Saturday may not matter when it comes to the postseason for the Yankees. But it will be their first look at Pirates phenom Paul Skenes.
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Chicago White Sox set the modern MLB record for losses in a season with 121
The Chicago White Sox lost their post-1900s, major league-record 121st game Friday night, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers
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Alex Cora gives cryptic response after Kenley Jansen goes home before Red Sox season ends
The Red Sox won’t have closer Kenley Jansen available out of the bullpen for their final series, with manager Alex Cora saying Jansen “went home.”
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Brittney Griner blasts 'new fans' who hurled 'racial slurs' at her, other WNBA players
WNBA veteran Brittney Griner supported fellow players in the league Thursday, saying they "don't deserve" the "racial slurs" from "new fans."
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3 key instances of Kamala Harris lying about the US border crisis
Kamala Harris has made multiple statements on the situation regarding the U.S. border, but her statements have turned out to be flat-out lies.
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Mets keeping focus on Brewers series after escape from Atlanta
The Mets beat the hurricane out of Atlanta, losing only one game in their town of terror and leaving mostly dry and completely alive.
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Virginia FAA contractor allegedly spied for Iran, shared private info on US airports, energy industry: DOJ
A former Federal Aviation Administration contractor was indicted for acting as an illegal agent for the Iranian government, Department of Justice officials allege.
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Deion Sanders' Colorado program deletes post with player underwater for UCF game after Hurricane Helene deaths
The Colorado Football account on X posted an image that depicted safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig standing in knee-high water ahead of his team's game against UCF.
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DAVID MARCUS: Kamala Harris finally visits the border. Was George Orwell her travel agent?
Columnist David Marcus writes that Vice President Kamala Harris'; trip to the border amid surging migrant crime is rich. She helped create the mess and hasn't done a thing despite being Biden's "Border Czar," Marcus writes.
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How Trump Campaign Got Spearfished by Fake Ginni Thomas
Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersA team of Iranian hackers impersonated Ginni Thomas, wife of conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in an effort to extract information from people close to former President Donald Trump, CNN reported.An indictment unsealed on Friday alleges that the three Iranian men gained access to the email account of a Trump campaign official this summer, which allowed them to steal debate-preparation material and information on possible vice presidential candidates. Among the people whose accounts were compromised were Roger Stone, the veteran Republican dirty trickster previously pardoned by Trump before he left office.The Justice Department also said that the men leaked some of the information they stole to the media in an effort to create discord in advance of the election. The first part of the leak was finally published on Thursday by independent reporter Ken Klippenstein, resulting in him being banned from X.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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White Sox set modern MLB record in futility with 121st loss of 2024
The White Sox stand alone — and not for good reason.
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Video captures emotional moment mom reunites with disabled 6-year-old who was missing for 3 days in wilderness
A 6-year-old girl was found miraculously unharmed after spending three days in the wilderness of British Columbia in what is termed the region’s most expansive search on record.
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In U.N. Speech, Netanyahu Declares That Israel Is ‘Winning’
The Israeli prime minister castigated Israel’s critics and the United Nations itself during his visit to New York for the U.N. General Assembly.
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Boise State women’s volleyball forfeits upcoming match against SJSU amid controversy surrounding trans player
The Boise State women’s volleyball team forfeited its game against San Jose State University Saturday amid controversy surrounding a transgender member of the Spartans' roster.
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Ben Affleck and Seraphina shop for Halloween costumes amid his ongoing divorce from Jennifer Lopez
The Oscar winner spent quality time with his kids all summer long as he privately dealt with his separation from the singer.
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White Sox lose 121st game of the season, setting new MLB record
The Chicago White Sox have set the record nobody want to make - they lost their 121st game of the season, the most ever in a single MLB season.
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Lakers hire Dr. Vanessa Brooks as head athletic trainer
New Lakers head athletic trainer Vanessa Brooks was the first Black woman to be dual certified as an athletic trainer and physical therapist.
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CBS News draws a red line after ABC debate fact-checking drama
With its plans, CBS News is clearly indicating it wants to take a step back from the heat generated by calling attention to misleading statements by candidates.
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Billie Jean King makes history as the first individual female athlete to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Tennis legend Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in United States history.
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Halloween mask wearing duo nabbed for stealing $8K in Magic: The Gathering cards from comic store
These two men fell prey to the dork side.
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California man accused of throwing bomb in courthouse said government took his firearms away: DOJ
A California man who allegedly threw a bomb into a courthouse this week was upset over an issue with his firearm, federal prosecutors said Friday.
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Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate fluoride in drinking water because high levels could pose a risk to the intellectual development of children
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Paul A. Bilzerian ran cannabis company while owing government more than $180 million, feds allege
A federal grand jury has indicted Paul A. Bilzerian, a corporate takeover specialist; Scott Rohleder, his longtime accountant; and Ignite, a cannabis firm in Canada, on charges of conspiracy and fraud.
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Ohio man's Halloween display becomes source of joy to cancer patient
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
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Truck carrying lithium batteries sparks fire and snarls operations at the Port of Los Angeles
A big rig carrying lithium batteries that overturned and sparked a fire has snarled operations at the Port of Los Angeles
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Raiders' Maxx Crosby, Davante Adams sidelined with injuries for Week 4 matchup against Browns
The Las Vegas Raiders will be without two of their best players when they take on the Cleveland Browns Sunday. Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams will both miss the game due to injury.
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Gleyber Torres ready for ‘special’ playoffs in what could be his last with Yankees
Gleyber Torres doesn’t know what lies ahead for him in free agency, so he’s choosing to focus on the present and perhaps a final postseason run in The Bronx.
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WATCH: A Literal Sh*t Storm Rained Down on Drivers in China from Sewage Explosion
Nausea-inducing dashcam footage out of China shows the shocking moment that sewage pipes suddenly exploded on Wednesday morning, raining down a literal sh*t storm on drivers and pedestrians. The post WATCH: A Literal Sh*t Storm Rained Down on Drivers in China from Sewage Explosion appeared first on Breitbart.
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Dodgers confident Freddie Freeman will be ready for NLDS despite ankle sprain
Freddie Freeman sustained a sprained ankle in the Dodgers' win over the Padres on Thursday, but the team is confident he will play in the postseason.
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Terance Mann agrees to a three-year, $47-million extension with Clippers
Terance Mann will be under contract through the 2027-28 after agreeing to a three-year, $47-million contract extension with the Clippers.
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Atrapados por huracán Helene
Equipos de emergencia se apresuraban a rescatar a personas atrapadas en sus viviendas inundadas
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Harris and Trump battle for voters concerned about crime
New numbers from the FBI show a drop in violent crime last year, including murders, which plummeted by more than 11% between 2022 and 2023. But crime remains a top concern for voters this election year. Weijia Jiang digs into the issue with voters in the battleground state of Wisconsin.
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'Harry Potter' star Maggie Smith receives tributes from Hollywood: 'We will never see another'
Tributes quickly began to pour in after the death of "Downton Abbey" and "Harry Potter" actress Maggie Smith. Smith died "peacefully" in her sleep Friday.
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