>>Vice President Vance Accuses Microsoft Of “Abusing” Program To Grant Workers Permanent Status
(Washington, DC) – Vice President Vance says foreign workers at Microsoft will no longer be able to apply for permanent resident status in the U.S. through an employer-based program. Vance accused the tech company of abusing the process, and it’s now suspended from the permanent labor certification program. The program allows companies to hire foreign workers to work permanently in the U.S. Vance said at a press conference that he wants Microsoft to thrive in the U.S., but to employ American workers.
>>Spotify And Joe Rogan Come To New Nine-Figure Deal
(New York, NY) – Spotify and Joe Rogan are entering a new deal to extend a relationship that began in 2020 for his mega popular podcast. Rogan is set to receive an estimated 250-million-dollars over the multiyear term, similar to the deal he cut with Spotify in 2024, according to the Wall Street Journal. Spotify will continue to handle ad sales and licensing for “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. Rogan also released a statement about how he’s excited to continue the partnership.
>>NFL Asks Supreme Court To Hear Argument Over Prediction Market Regulation
(Washington, DC) – The NFL is asking the Supreme Court to take up a dispute over who has the authority to regulate prediction markets. The NFL argues that wagers should fall under state gambling laws. The league filed the request as part of a dispute between Kalshi and the state of New Jersey, which produced conflicting decisions at the appellate level. Kalshi and other prediction markets argue that the wagers they offer are known as “swaps” and are federally regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. States, however, view this as gambling and say it should fall under their jurisdiction.
>>Denny’s Drops Sneakers With Syrup
(Spartanburg, SC) – Denny’s latest drop is a real drip. The diner decided to bring back its syrup-infused sneakers after the first edition sold out in about a minute. The 195-dollar Sticky Kicks 2-point-0 launched overnight, with real Denny’s syrup inside the shoes, blueberry-colored laces and syrup-inspired soles. The limited-edition sneakers didn’t last long. They’re already sold out.
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