#negotiations

#negotiations

Hamas delegation left Cairo following talks for a cease-fire and hostage release. [ more ]

Arne Slot is enthusiastic about potentially moving to Liverpool and is confident about negotiations for the managerial position. [ more ]

Arne Slot is in negotiations to become Liverpool's next coach. [ more ]

Erdogan offers to host a peace summit between Ukraine and Russia.

Zelenskyy emphasizes the importance of Ukraine's 10-point plan in peace negotiations. [ more ]

President Putin said Russia hasn't achieved its objectives in Ukraine and would consider negotiations if the U.S. stops supplying weapons to Kyiv.

Putin suggested a prisoner swap deal that could lead to the release of jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich. [ more ]

Toronto transit workers union takes steps toward striking. [ more ]

Airline executives are frustrated with Boeing but have limited options due to the duopoly in the large aircraft market.

Airlines are negotiating new plane orders with Boeing, aiming to secure better terms amidst Boeing's delivery schedule delays. [ more ]

Manchester United is pursuing Dan Ashworth as their sporting director, facing challenges in negotiations with Newcastle United over compensation. [ more ]

Premier League clubs accused of empty promises regarding EFL funding deal.

Dame Caroline Dinenage criticizes clubs for lack of progress in negotiations. [ more ]

Red Sox signed key young players to long-term deals.

Negotiations with other players, like Triston Casas, are less certain due to differing comfort levels and asking prices. [ more ]

The Arizona Coyotes are reportedly preparing for a move to Salt Lake City, Utah after the current season ends.

Despite social media posts implying commitment to Arizona, the NHL is actively involved in negotiations for relocating the team to Utah. [ more ]

Blizzard and NetEase end 14-year partnership impacting game availability in China.

Misunderstandings during negotiations led to suspension of Blizzard games in Chinese markets. [ more ]

Different factions are in disagreement over key priorities in addressing the housing crisis in New York State.

Governor Kathy Hochul emphasizes the delicate nature of negotiations in passing a housing plan, likening it to a game of Jenga. [ more ]

MTA demands $750,000 from NYC Marathon for toll revenue losses on Verrazzano bridge

New York Road Runners may have to reduce participants or extend event duration due to payment refusal [ more ]

MTA demands $750,000 from marathon organizers for toll revenue loss

Potential impact on NYC Marathon due to MTA's congestion pricing scheme [ more ]

A man climbed a Miami cellphone tower and disrupted traffic.

Negotiations were ongoing with the man on the tower. [ more ]

Brandon Aiyuk seeks a long-term contract extension with the 49ers.

Kyle Shanahan emphasizes the importance of securing a deal for Aiyuk before the end of summer. [ more ]

Matthew Slater considered leaving the Patriots in 2018 but ultimately decided to stay after a negotiation with the Steelers.

Slater's loyalty to the Patriots led him to sign back after receiving the call from New England's management. [ more ]

Pope Francis suggested negotiations with Russia using the term 'white flag,' sparking Ukraine's strong rejection and insistence on not surrendering.

President Zelensky emphasized the unity and courage of the Ukrainian people and criticized virtual mediation in conflict resolution. [ more ]

Russian-Ukrainian peace talks update

Importance of diplomatic efforts in conflict resolution [ more ]

The Senate approved a $460 billion spending bill for half the federal government, a bipartisan effort. Negotiations are ongoing for the remaining government funding. The bill extends funding through Sept. 30 for various federal programs, maintaining last year's negotiated levels. [ more ]

The mayor insists on a future expansion team and economic revitalization over a short-term lease extension.

Focusing on regaining control of the Coliseum property for economic development is crucial for the city and county officials. [ more ]

Negotiations among Western states on Colorado River water use are at a deadlock.

Two groups propose conflicting plans for reducing water use to sustain the river. [ more ]

California State University (CSU) management imposed a 5% salary increase for faculty, which is seen as insulting to educators, especially considering the inflation rate since 2021.

CSU faculty have lost 10% in purchasing power since 2021 and the proposed 5% increase falls far short of the 12% raise requested by the California Faculty Assn. (CFA). [ more ]

The U.S. Supreme Court hinted at potential negotiations through metadata.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett emphasized unanimity amidst differing viewpoints. [ more ]

Fear among EU farmers affecting trade deal

Stalled negotiations between EU and Mercosur [ more ]

Brexit trade talks between the UK and Canada have been called off due to disagreements over beef and cheese imports.

Trade between the two countries continues under the same deal established during the UK's EU membership. [ more ]

The World Health Organization has been negotiating a pandemic agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. Time is running out to reach a consensus before the World Health Assembly in May. [ more ]

The director general of the WHO expressed frustration with the negotiations for a new multilateral pandemic agreement and described them as filled with fake news, lies, and conspiracy theories.

Differences between rich and poor countries, interference of private interests, and geopolitical context are threatening to undermine the negotiations and leave the multilateral system vulnerable to the next pandemic. [ more ]

If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he could have the opportunity to negotiate Medicare prices for drugs.

Future administrations won't have much flexibility to dismantle or ignore Medicare drug price negotiations without a change from Congress. [ more ]

Viral TikTok sounds originate from various sources, not just official music releases.

Royalty-free sound clips may become more popular on TikTok due to music blockage. [ more ]

Kylian Mbappe is likely to move to Real Madrid soon, with details still being finalized.

Manchester City talks were a negotiating tactic for Mbappe's move to Real Madrid. [ more ]

LoanDepot data breach reported affecting over 16 million customers

BlackCat claimed negotiations with LoanDepot for data decryption but no proof provided

LoanDepot offers two years of Experian services to affected customers [ more ]

Grace Lutheran Foundation reported a data breach involving patient information including names, Social Security numbers, and health insurance details.

BlackCat's dark web leak site shared Grace Lutheran's data after failed negotiations, leading to exposure of personal and sensitive information. [ more ]

Martinez turned down a one-year, $14M offer from Giants, preferring a two-year deal or higher salary.

Contradictory reports exist on why negotiations broke down between Martinez and Giants. [ more ]

Steve Cohen wants to keep Pete Alonso as an important player on the Mets' team now and in the future.

Alonso is heading towards free agency, and exclusive negotiations with the Mets have not yet included discussions about a long-term deal. [ more ]

Advocates frustrated by removal of protected bike lane

City and developer stalled progress on installing protected bike lanes [ more ]

India and UK are negotiating a free trade agreement to boost trade between the two countries.

Issues such as post-study work visas, immigration, and cutting tariffs on exports of cars and whisky are key points of discussion during the FTA negotiation. [ more ]

Putin calls on US to negotiate an agreement ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia to end the war.

Putin justifies the invasion of Ukraine and suggests that the war can be ended through dialogue and agreement. [ more ]

Putin tells Tucker Carlson there is nothing to work out regarding the invasion of Ukraine.

Putin requests the U.S. and its allies to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine before negotiations can proceed. [ more ]

News Corporation is in advanced negotiations with AI companies over their use of its content and prefers to negotiate deals rather than litigate.

Publishers are taking different approaches to the rise of AI-powered tech companies, with some striking deals while others seek damages. [ more ]

The unofficial version of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act has been released.

Negotiations focused on determining the threshold for high-impact general purpose AI models. [ more ]

Universal Music Group accuses TikTok of failing to meet royalty terms

UMG hints at the possibility of withdrawing from further negotiations with TikTok [ more ]

Universal Music Group is threatening to pull all of its music from TikTok due to a breakdown in negotiations over royalties.

TikTok benefits greatly from access to Universal's catalog, and losing that access would be a blow to creators and users. [ more ]

Fulham are actively pursuing signings in the final days of the transfer window, including Fluminense player Andre and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah.

Fulham is not planning to let go of Joao Palhinha in January, while Tosin Adarabioyo's contract situation remains uncertain. [ more ]

Russia may be open to negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, according to backchannel indicators sent to US officials.

Russia's willingness to negotiate may be a ploy to drive a wedge between Ukraine's allies. [ more ]

The pace of climate change mitigation and adaptation is too slow due to failed negotiations and lack of leadership.

A mass mobilization driven by the pain and suffering of climate shocks could lead to a shift towards aggressive fossil fuel transition. [ more ]

The bipartisan deal on the border and immigration is facing opposition from the hard right and former President Donald Trump.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure from Trump and his House allies to demand more concessions from Democrats and the White House. [ more ]

The White Sox are reportedly negotiating with a developer about building a new stadium in Chicago's South Loop.

The alleged location of the new stadium looks to be on Roosevelt Road and Clark Street.

The White Sox are serious about enhancing their team and fan experience. [ more ]