Author: Alex Maschino

Incoming Walmart chief executive John Furner started at the mega retailer as an hourly employee stocking shelves. Now, the largest U.S. company by revenue is counting on him to guide it through its next chapter. CEO Doug McMillon announced his retirement in November after a decade as leader of the No. 1 company on the Fortune 500. His last day was Jan. 31. Taking his place is Furner, who starts his CEO tenure Sunday after previously serving as the president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. operation. Furner, 52, started his Walmart journey at a garden center in the company’s hometown…

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Police in Georgia have identified an animal cruelty suspect after two dogs were found strangled to death in a parking garage last year. According to authorities, a man walking a pair of dogs was caught on security cameras entering a parking garage near 16th St. NW in Atlanta, Georgia, in July 2025. Around 20 minutes later, he was seen leaving the area without the pets. The manager of the garage, Darell Moss, later found the two dogs dead inside the building with their leashes tied together. Other evidence pertaining to their deaths and prior abuse was deemed too graphic to…

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Josh Kelly stars in his maiden world title challenge against destructive champion Bakhram Murtazaliev at the Newcastle Arena tonight.The 2016 Olympian moved up to the super-welterweight ranks back in 2022 following a bruising loss to David Avanesyan, but has not yet faced world-level opposition in the division. He has, however, scored notable victories over Troy Williamson and Ishmael Davis on the big stage.Russia’s Murtazaliev is an undeniable step up, known best to boxing fans for his three-round demolition of Tim Tsyzu last time out in October 2024. Could the long layoff, paired with Kelly’s slick style and the home advantage,…

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Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.It all started with a direct US attack on Venezuela earlier this month.Back then, US President Donald Trump made it clear that he was only interested in the country’s substantial oil reserves.On Thursday, the government in Caracas announced a massive overhaul of the petroleum sector.Venezuela’s interim president has signed a law easing state control and opening the door for private firms to invest in the country.For many, it paves the way for US oil giants to return to Venezuela with significant investments.But who will stand to gain from the changes,…

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Grammy Week is abuzz with industry-changing news.As you will have seen, BMG is apparently in talks to potentially acquire Concord.Sony Music Group also chose this week to announce that it is launching a music rights acquisition JV with Singapore’s GIC, with plans to invest $2 billion to $3 billion in the venture.Today (January 30), MBW brings you news of another transformative potential deal.According to multiple strong sources, distribution platform DistroKid is holding talks with potential buyers over a big-money sale.MBW hears that DistroKid is being repped by both Raine and Goldman Sachs in these discussions.The number being bandied around Los…

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills newcomer Amanda Frances wasted no time in clashing with costar Dorit Kemsley when she joined season 15. The female empowerment coach, who wrote bestselling book Rich as F*ck, made her debut on the Bravo reality show as part of a cast overhaul, which also saw newcomer Natalie Swanston Fuller join as a “friend” of the Housewives in the wake of Garcelle Beauvais’ dramatic exit following the season 14 reunion. Bozoma Saint John almost immediately called Amanda’s professional credentials into question — and even suggested that her costar might be skilled at “scamming” during a…

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Evander Kane’s agent is helping the Vancouver Canucks find a trade NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on the NHL Network, when asked if there is anything on Vancouver Canucks forward Evander Kane. A Kane trade could be more of a trade deadline move rather than being moved before the Olympic trade break. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Mike Rupp: “Elliotte, if we head out to Vancouver, we saw Kiefer Sherwood, and we figured some more to come. Any updates with Evander Kane? Friedman: “Yeah, so Kane was kind of amused about the scrum around him . Rick Dhaliwal, who’s one of the reporters…

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