North American Spanish-language TV network owned by NBCUniversal
Comcast has announced a tax-free spin-off that will separate NBCUniversal and Sky from its cable, broadband and wireless business. The move is intended to unlock value, reduce regulatory friction, and let each company pursue independent growth strategies. Executives say both halves will be better positioned to invest, partner and compete in a rapidly evolving media and telecom landscape.
Comcast has announced a planned separation of NBCUniversal from its core technology and telecommunications business, forming NBCUniversal as an independent media and entertainment group while Comcast retains the broadband and wireless unit. The move aims to unlock greater growth for both operations, with Sky remaining part of the broader group and a future UK investment plan in motion.
The 2026 World Cup has boosted betting activity across prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks. Analysts expect record wagers in the U.S. and rising interest in data providers and travel stocks as the tournament unfolds in North America.
Venezuela reels after back-to-back earthquakes. A deportation flight from Miami carried 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, to Caracas hours before the quakes, triggering searches for survivors in La Guaira’s rubble. Survivors recount harrowing escapes as the death toll climbs; authorities say more than 1,700 killed. Reports trace the deportation drive to U.S. policy changes and ICE Flight Monitor’s tallies for May.