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  • Verizon Expands Network with $100M AST SpaceMobile Satellite Partnership






    Verizon (VZ) is expanding its network coverage through satellite technology partnerships. The FCC has authorized Verizon and AST to test satellite-to-phone connections for voice, data, and video applications. The company is collaborating with Skylo for satellite messaging features and has formed a $100 million strategic partnership with AST SpaceMobile to provide direct-to-cellular service.

    The initiative includes AST’s first five commercial BlueBird satellites in low Earth orbit, which will test connections with Verizon smartphones without requiring specialized software. Verizon currently operates nearly 300 satellite-based portable network assets for emergency situations and utilizes satellite connections for cell sites in remote areas where fiber infrastructure is unavailable.

    The company reported revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024 and claims to cover more than 99% of where people live, work, and play. The satellite expansion aims to eliminate remaining coverage gaps in remote locations.

    Verizon (VZ) sta espandendo la sua copertura di rete attraverso partnership tecnologiche satellitari. La FCC ha autorizzato Verizon e AST a testare connessioni satellite-telefoniche per applicazioni vocali, dati e video. L’azienda sta collaborando con Skylo per funzionalità di messaggistica satellitare e ha formato una partnership strategica da 100 milioni di dollari con AST SpaceMobile per fornire un servizio diretto agli cellulari.

    L’iniziativa include i primi cinque satelliti commerciali BlueBird di AST in orbita terrestre bassa, che testeranno le connessioni con gli smartphone Verizon senza richiedere software specializzato. Verizon attualmente gestisce quasi 300 risorse di rete portatili basate su satellite per situazioni di emergenza e utilizza connessioni satellitari per i siti cellulari in aree remote dove l’infrastruttura in fibra non è disponibile.

    L’azienda ha riportato ricavi di 134,8 miliardi di dollari nel 2024 e afferma di coprire più del 99% delle aree in cui le persone vivono, lavorano e si divertono. L’espansione satellitare mira a eliminare i restanti gap di copertura nelle località remote.

    Verizon (VZ) está expandiendo su cobertura de red a través de asociaciones tecnológicas satelitales. La FCC ha autorizado a Verizon y AST a probar conexiones de satélite a teléfono para aplicaciones de voz, datos y video. La compañía está colaborando con Skylo para funciones de mensajería satelital y ha formado una asociación estratégica de 100 millones de dólares con AST SpaceMobile para proporcionar servicio directo a celulares.

    La iniciativa incluye los primeros cinco satélites comerciales BlueBird de AST en órbita baja terrestre, que probarán conexiones con los teléfonos inteligentes de Verizon sin necesidad de software especializado. Verizon opera actualmente casi 300 activos de red portátiles basados en satélite para situaciones de emergencia y utiliza conexiones satelitales para sitios celulares en áreas remotas donde la infraestructura de fibra no está disponible.

    La compañía reportó ingresos de 134.8 mil millones de dólares en 2024 y afirma cubrir más del 99% de donde las personas viven, trabajan y juegan. La expansión satelital tiene como objetivo eliminar las brechas de cobertura restantes en ubicaciones remotas.

    버라이즌 (VZ)은 위성 기술 파트너십을 통해 네트워크 범위를 확장하고 있습니다. FCC는 버라이즌과 AST가 음성, 데이터 및 비디오 애플리케이션을 위한 위성-전화 연결을 테스트할 수 있도록 승인을 부여했습니다. 이 회사는 위성 메시징 기능을 위해 Skylo와 협력하고 있으며, AST SpaceMobile과의 1억 달러 전략적 파트너십을 체결하여 셀룰러 서비스 제공을 위해 노력하고 있습니다.

    이 이니셔티브는 저지구 궤도에 있는 AST의 첫 다섯 개 상업적 BlueBird 위성을 포함하며, 전문 소프트웨어 없이도 Verizon 스마트폰과의 연결을 테스트할 것입니다. 현재 버라이즌은 비상 상황을 위해 거의 300개의 위성 기반 이동 통신 네트워크 자산을 운영하고 있으며, 섬과 같은 외딴 지역의 셀 사이트에 위성 연결을 사용하고 있습니다.

    회사는 2024년에 1,348억 달러의 수익을 보고하며, 사람들이 거주하고 일하며 놀고 있는 장소의 99% 이상을 커버한다고 주장합니다. 위성 확장은 외딴 지역의 남아 있는 커버리지 격차를 해소하는 것을 목표로 합니다.

    Verizon (VZ) étend sa couverture réseau grâce à des partenariats technologiques satellitaires. La FCC a autorisé Verizon et AST à tester des connexions satellite-téléphone pour des applications vocales, de données et vidéo. L’entreprise collabore avec Skylo pour des fonctionnalités de messagerie par satellite et a formé un partenariat stratégique de 100 millions de dollars avec AST SpaceMobile pour fournir un service direct aux cellulaires.

    L’initiative comprend les cinq premiers satellites commerciaux BlueBird d’AST en orbite terrestre basse, qui testeront les connexions avec les smartphones Verizon sans nécessiter de logiciel spécialisé. Actuellement, Verizon exploite près de 300 ressources de réseau mobile basées sur satellite pour des situations d’urgence et utilise des connexions satellitaires pour des sites cellulaires dans des zones éloignées où l’infrastructure en fibre est indisponible.

    L’entreprise a rapporté des revenus de 134,8 milliards de dollars en 2024 et affirme couvrir plus de 99% des endroits où les gens vivent, travaillent et se divertissent. L’expansion satellitaire vise à éliminer les lacunes de couverture restantes dans des endroits éloignés.

    Verizon (VZ) erweitert sein Netzwerk durch Partnerschaften im Bereich Satellitentechnologie. Die FCC hat Verizon und AST die Genehmigung erteilt, Verbindungen von Satellit zu Telefon für Sprach-, Daten- und Videoanwendungen zu testen. Das Unternehmen arbeitet mit Skylo an satellitengestützten Messaging-Funktionen zusammen und hat eine strategische Partnerschaft im Wert von 100 Millionen Dollar mit AST SpaceMobile gegründet, um einen Direktservice für Handys anzubieten.

    In der Initiative sind die ersten fünf kommerziellen BlueBird-Satelliten von AST in niedriger Erdumlaufbahn enthalten, die Verbindungen mit Verizon-Smartphones testen werden, ohne dass spezielle Software erforderlich ist. Verizon betreibt derzeit fast 300 satellitenbasierte mobile Netzwerkressourcen für Notfälle und nutzt Satellitenverbindungen für Mobilstandorte in abgelegenen Gebieten, in denen keine Glasfaserinfrastruktur vorhanden ist.

    Das Unternehmen berichtete über Einnahmen von 134,8 Milliarden Dollar im Jahr 2024 und gibt an, mehr als 99% der Gebiete abzudecken, in denen Menschen leben, arbeiten und spielen. Die satellitengestützte Erweiterung zielt darauf ab, verbleibende Deckungslücken in abgelegenen Gegenden zu schließen.

    Positive


    • Strategic $100M partnership with AST SpaceMobile enhances network coverage


    • FCC approval obtained for testing satellite-to-phone connections


    • Network coverage exceeds 99% of populated areas


    • Strong revenue performance of $134.8B in 2024


    • Deployment of 300 satellite-based portable network assets for emergency coverage


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    Verizon’s satellite connectivity strategy marks a pivotal shift in telecommunications infrastructure, presenting significant implications for investors. The $100 million strategic investment in AST SpaceMobile, coupled with FCC approval for beta testing, positions Verizon at the forefront of satellite-to-cellular integration. This advancement addresses a critical market gap in rural and remote coverage.

    The business impact is multifaceted:

    • Enhanced service reliability through 300 satellite-based assets strengthens Verizon’s competitive moat in emergency response and remote coverage
    • Direct-to-cellular capability without specialized hardware reduces implementation costs and accelerates market adoption
    • Rapid deployment potential in remote areas provides first-mover advantage in underserved markets
    • Strategic partnerships with AST SpaceMobile and Skylo diversify technology risk while maintaining control over service delivery

    This infrastructure enhancement could drive revenue growth through reduced churn in rural markets and new service offerings. The initiative aligns with Verizon’s 134.8 billion revenue base and reinforces its market leadership position in network coverage and reliability. The technology’s scalability and compatibility with existing devices significantly reduces adoption barriers, potentially accelerating market penetration and return on investment.

    The strategic significance of Verizon’s satellite initiative extends beyond mere coverage expansion. This move represents a sophisticated market positioning strategy that addresses multiple business objectives:

    • Market differentiation through unique service offerings in previously unreachable areas
    • Operational efficiency through rapid deployment capabilities compared to traditional infrastructure
    • Risk mitigation by diversifying network delivery methods
    • Competitive advantage in emergency response and mission-critical communications

    The investment carries strategic weight beyond the immediate $100 million commitment. By leveraging existing spectrum assets (850 MHz band) and avoiding specialized hardware requirements, Verizon maximizes resource efficiency while creating barriers to competition. The FCC approval for beta testing accelerates the timeline to market, potentially leading to faster revenue realization and market share gains in underserved areas.












    FCC authorizes Verizon and AST to test satellite to cell phone voice, full data and video applications

    NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Verizon is pushing the boundaries of satellite and terrestrial telecommunications convergence. Satellites are no longer reserved for the extraordinary—they are woven into the everyday, and are being used to help connect and power customers’ lives.

    A lot has changed since 2014 when Verizon’s famous test man roamed the country asking “Can you hear me now?” Now he’s back, and reaching the limits of space with the help of American icon and astronaut Buzz Aldrin. They’re partnering to show how America’s largest network just got better.

    “Fifty-six years ago I was one of the select few that made it into Space and the first team to help America conquer the moon,” said Buzz Aldrin, General USAF, Doctor of Astronautics. “Back then, Space was the great unknown, and now we’ve never been closer to it. I can’t look up in the sky without seeing a satellite fly by. It’s remarkable to see how far the human race – and technology – has come.”

    “It’s been 10 years since I last asked America “Can you hear me now?,” said Paul Marcarelli, the Original Verizon Test Man. “Back then dead zones were everywhere and it’s safe to say today they are only in the most remote places like the dark side of the moon. Verizon’s always been on a mission to give its customers the very best experience, anticipate their changing needs and drive innovation. Satellite is for sure the next frontier.”

    Freedom to message anywhere with satellite-power. 
    Verizon engineers are relentlessly focused on providing the most reliable network experience for customers. Verizon’s network covers more than 99% of where people live, work and play, leaving very few places throughout the country where customers can’t connect. With the addition of satellite back-up to Verizon’s already robust network, Verizon is making the largest network even better.

    Satellites play a crucial role in making connectivity with Verizon even more reliable, enabling text messaging in the few areas where traditional terrestrial-based cellular networks might not reach. Here’s how:  

    • Customers with select devices have access to satellite messaging features to enhance connectivity in areas without cellular coverage, allowing customers to send an emergency SOS message and provide their location.
    • Verizon is collaborating with Skylo to make satellite messaging features and location detection available for customers with select Android devices.
    • And recently, AST SpaceMobile and Verizon announced a strategic partnership with a commitment of $100 million from Verizon, to provide direct-to-cellular AST SpaceMobile service when needed for Verizon customers.  The combination of Verizon’s highly reliable terrestrial mobile network, use of the multi-operator 850 Mhz band and AST’s commercial satellite array in low Earth orbit, is planned to enable cellular consumers to stay connected wherever they are, anywhere in the continental United States.

    This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted AST Special Temporary Authority (STA) authorizing beta service in the United States. This approval enables AST SpaceMobile’s first five commercial BlueBird satellites, operating in low Earth orbit today, to test satellite connections with Verizon smartphones supporting voice, full data and video applications, and other native cellular capabilities, without the need of any specialized software or device support or update.

    Satellites provide reliable service in emergency situations.
    Verizon utilizes nearly 300 satellite-based portable network assets to ensure connectivity where fiber cables are unavailable or compromised. These assets provide temporary network access for first responders and in areas with limited permanent infrastructure, or for linking cell sites to the broader network when fiber cables are compromised due to power outages or physical damage.

    Satellite connections speed up delivery of service to customers in remote areas.
    Verizon uses satellite connections as backhaul for cell sites in remote areas (like forests and mountain tops) where traditional wired connections like fiber are not yet available. Satellite connections can be set up quickly compared to laying fiber, particularly in areas with significant geographical or logistical barriers. This rapid deployment is a useful solution while fiber optics is being planned and deployed. This allows cell sites to be operational and provide service while waiting for the installation of a more robust and high-capacity connection.

    * “Largest network” based on total postpaid phone connections publicly reported by Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T during the third quarter of 2024.

    Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.

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    FAQ



    What is Verizon’s (VZ) new satellite partnership with AST SpaceMobile worth?


    Verizon has committed $100 million to a strategic partnership with AST SpaceMobile to provide direct-to-cellular satellite service for Verizon customers.


    How many satellite-based portable network assets does Verizon (VZ) currently operate?


    Verizon operates nearly 300 satellite-based portable network assets for emergency situations and areas with permanent infrastructure.


    What was Verizon’s (VZ) revenue in 2024?


    Verizon generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024.


    What percentage of population areas does Verizon’s (VZ) network currently cover?


    Verizon’s network covers more than 99% of where people live, work and play.


    How many BlueBird satellites will AST SpaceMobile use for Verizon’s (VZ) satellite testing?


    AST SpaceMobile will use their first five commercial BlueBird satellites in low Earth orbit for testing satellite connections with Verizon smartphones.







    Verizon Expands Network with $100M AST SpaceMobile Satellite Partnership

    Verizon, one of the leading telecommunications companies in the United States, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with AST SpaceMobile to expand its network coverage using satellite technology. The partnership, valued at $100 million, will enable Verizon to provide enhanced connectivity to customers in remote and underserved areas.

    AST SpaceMobile is a pioneer in space-based cellular connectivity, using a network of low-earth orbit satellites to deliver seamless and reliable coverage to users around the globe. By teaming up with AST SpaceMobile, Verizon aims to bridge the digital divide and bring high-speed internet access to areas where traditional network infrastructure is limited.

    With the demand for connectivity growing rapidly, especially in rural and hard-to-reach locations, this partnership will enable Verizon to offer its customers a more robust and reliable network experience. By leveraging AST SpaceMobile’s cutting-edge technology, Verizon will be able to extend its coverage footprint and reach more customers than ever before.

    The $100 million investment in this partnership demonstrates Verizon’s commitment to innovation and to providing best-in-class service to its customers. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, partnerships like this one will play a key role in ensuring that all users have access to fast, reliable, and secure connectivity.

    Stay tuned for more updates as Verizon and AST SpaceMobile work together to revolutionize the way we stay connected, no matter where we are.

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  • Ford ‘ripping up’ Ontario’s $100M contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink in wake of U.S. tariffs


    Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is “ripping up” Ontario’s nearly $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink in the wake of U.S. tariffs on virtually all Canadian goods, he said in a statement Monday. 

    The contract, signed in November, was meant to provide high-speed internet access through Starlink’s satellite service to 15,000 eligible homes and businesses in rural, remote and northern communities by June of this year. 

    “Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said in the statement. 

    Ford said Ontario will ban American companies from provincial contracts until U.S. tariffs are removed. 

    “U.S.-based businesses will now lose out on tens of billions of dollars in new revenues. They only have President Trump to blame,” he said. 

    On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on virtually all goods from Canada and a lower 10 per cent tariff on Canadian energy products

    Musk, an adviser to Trump, is overseeing the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in co-operation with the president’s administration. 

    Ford has faced criticism for the contract, with Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie calling on him to end the deal last week. 

    “If he were serious about standing up to Trump, he would cancel his sweetheart deal with Elon Musk,” Crombie previously said in a news release. 

    Ford defended the contract at the time, saying there was a transparent bidding process and it was part of the government’s plan to get everyone in the province high-speed internet. 

    Starlink growing quickly in Canada 

    According to a news release from Infrastructure Ontario in January 2024, only two satellite internet service providers could meet the province’s needs.

    Those were Musk’s SpaceX, which runs Starlink, and Xplore Inc., a Canadian rural internet service provider. Both providers were invited to participate in a bidding process, the release said, with SpaceX ultimately winning out. 

    Starlink surpassed Xplornet, operated by Xplore Inc., as the leading satellite-based provider of rural and remote internet access service in Canada in 2022, according to a report by the Global Media and Internet Concentration Project in December. 

    As of 2024, Starlink has around 400,000 subscribers in Canada, the report said. 



    In a shocking turn of events, Ford announced today that they will be “ripping up” their $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink in Ontario. This decision comes in the wake of new U.S. tariffs that have significantly increased the cost of importing Starlink’s satellite technology.

    The contract, which was originally signed in hopes of providing high-speed internet to rural areas in Ontario, has now become financially unfeasible for Ford due to the added costs of the tariffs. In a statement released by the company, Ford expressed their disappointment in having to cancel the contract, but emphasized that they must prioritize the financial well-being of their business.

    This move is sure to have significant implications for both Ford and Starlink, as they now must find alternative solutions to provide internet access to underserved communities in Ontario. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the future of Elon Musk’s ambitious satellite internet project.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Angels Predicted to Land 40-Homer Slugger in $100M Blockbuster Signing


    The Los Angeles Angels have an opportunity to land one of baseball’s brightest start. They just need to open the checkbooks.

    Pete Alonso’s free agency has lasted a little longer than anticipated.

    When Alonso reportedly turned down a seven-year, $158 million extension from the New York Mets in 2023, he likely anticipated a major payday in free agency following the 2024 season.

    So far, that big deal hasn’t materialized.

    Baseball insiders thought the New York Mets would bring Alonso back, but instead, they signed outfielder Jesse Winker and reliever A.J. Minter. Those agreements signaled the Mets were pivoting with their offseason plans.

    Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Angels wasted no time making moves as the MLB offseason began.

    More news: Former Angels Infielder Signs With NL West Powerhouse

    Just hours after the World Series ended, the Angels acquired All-Star slugger Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves. Soon after, they struck another deal, this time with the Philadelphia Phillies, to bring in infielder Scott Kingery.

    The Angels quickly turned their attention to free agency, signing several players, including right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks, catcher Travis d’Arnaud, infielder Kevin Newman, and their most significant addition so far, left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.

    Since signing Kikuchi, the Angels were relatively quiet before making the unusual move to sign former All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson Wednesday and veteran utility man J.D. Davis Friday.

    The Angels clearly want to become a contender after losing a franchise-record 99 games in 2024 and one way to make sure that happens would be to sign Alonso. Newsweek Sports’ Noah Camras thinks Alonso could join the Halos on a four-year, $100 million deal.

    Alonso would protect Mike Trout in a lineup that has lacked run production and power with Anthony Rendon spending more time on the injured list than on the field since joining the Halos.

    Injuries have also derailed the Angels previous few seasons. Aside from Rendon, Trout has also missed more games than he’s played in.

    Trout has appeared in just 111 games over the past two seasons, while Rendon has played in only 100.

    In his six-year career, Alonso has hit 226 home runs and driven in 586 RBIs. He’s hit at least 34 home runs in every season, except for the shortened 2020 campaign, and reached 40 home runs in 2019, 2022, and 2023.

    Alonso has also shown remarkable durability, playing a full 162-game season last year and never missing more than 10 games in a season.

    More news: Angels Linked to Former Dodgers $63 Million Starting Pitcher in Free Agency



    In what could be the biggest move of the offseason, the Los Angeles Angels are reportedly close to signing a 40-home run slugger in a blockbuster $100 million deal. The Angels, who have been searching for a power hitter to bolster their lineup, are said to be finalizing the details of the contract with the unnamed player.

    Rumors have been swirling around the Angels’ interest in a big-name free agent, and it seems they have finally found their man. The addition of a 40-home run hitter would provide a major boost to the team’s offense and make them serious contenders in the upcoming season.

    Fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement of the signing, and many are already envisioning the impact this player will have on the team. With the Angels’ already strong pitching staff, adding a power hitter of this caliber could be the missing piece that propels them to the top of the standings.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the Angels look to make a splash in the offseason with this blockbuster signing.

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  • UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty told Congress earlier this year the breach affected about 100M Americans


    UnitedHealth Group says the impact from the cyberattack last year at its Change Healthcare subsidiary is much wider than previously understood, affecting roughly 190 million patients — up from previous estimates of about 100 million people.

    With the U.S. population standing at about 341 million people, the breach is now thought to affect about 1 in 2 Americans.

    Even before Friday, the incident was by far the largest breach currently showing on the federal website, which doesn’t show a 2015 breach at health insurer Anthem Inc. that affected data for about 79 million patients.

    “Change Healthcare has determined the estimated total number of individuals impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack is approximately 190 million,“ UnitedHealth Group said in a statement issued Friday afternoon. ”The vast majority of those people have already been provided individual or substitute notice.”

    The company added that it “is not aware of any misuse of individuals’ information as a result of this incident and has not seen electronic medical record databases appear in the data during the analysis.”

    Eden Prairie-based UnitedHealth Group owns UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, and a fast-growing division for health services called Optum, which acquired Change Healthcare for $13 billion in 2022.

    Change Healthcare was involved in processing a large share of all health care claims and payments in the U.S. — roughly 15 billion health care transactions annually before the hack, affecting 1 in 3 patient records, according to federal officials.



    In a shocking revelation earlier this year, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty disclosed to Congress that a breach had impacted approximately 100 million Americans. This breach not only raised concerns about the security of sensitive personal information but also highlighted the urgent need for stronger data protection measures. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. #UnitedHealth #DataBreach #AndrewWitty #Congress #SecurityConcerns

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  • Boston taxpayer tab for controversial White Stadium rehab grows again to $100M


    Boston taxpayers are now expected to fork over $100 million as part of the city’s public-private plan to rehab White Stadium to house a pro soccer team, the latest cost increase to be revealed in a project that continues to draw strong opposition.

    The city’s half of the project, which swelled from $50 million to $91 million late last year, has grown again, to “roughly $100 million,” Dion Irish, Boston’s chief of operations, testified at a Wednesday City Council hearing that was held days after demolition work began at the 75-year-old stadium in Franklin Park.

    While Irish said the city’s goal was to keep its taxpayer-funded portion of the project to that latest estimate, he wouldn’t rule out further cost overruns. He pointed to a public bidding process for construction that may change the final cost. Final bids for a new fire station in the Seaport, for example, tacked on a few million dollars to that project, he said.

    “I would not venture to say a lot more money,” Irish said, when City Councilor Erin Murphy posited that the Wu administration “may choose to spend a lot more money” to fulfill its commitment to the tear-down and rebuild project.

    Murphy, prior to making that statement, asked whether the city administration had determined a limit for what it was willing to spend on the project, and if there was an amount that would cause it to walk away from the public-private partnership with Boston Unity Soccer Partners, which owns the new pro women’s team.

    “We have now said we can come up with $100 million,” Murphy said. “Just like any responsible person, anyone who runs their home budget, at some point you have to say, that’s great but I can’t afford it, so I’m going to have to say no.”

    Murphy last week called for the city to halt demolition, and Councilor Ed Flynn has called for the project’s cancellation.

    Mayor Michelle Wu drew criticism last month for saying that the city was committed to paying for its half of the project, “no matter what it costs” to taxpayers, after the city’s tab ballooned to $91 million.

    Boston Unity, an all-female ownership group that includes Boston Globe CEO Linda Pizzuti Henry as an investor, will now pay more than $100 million, pushing the cost of the project, initially estimated at $100 million, to more than $200 million, Wu administration officials said at the day’s hearing.

    The city’s new cost for White Stadium’s rehab appeared to catch councilors and community members off-guard. The revelation drew immediate criticism from opponents, including the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that seeks to stop the project over claims that the city and Boston Unity are illegally privatizing public trust land.

    Irish denied privatization, saying that the new stadium would be owned by the city and Boston Public Schools, which would share use with the new soccer team, a tenant subject to a 10-year lease agreement. Critics say, however, that BPS football teams would be displaced for much of their season.

    “Boston taxpayers are being asked to pay through the nose to build an oversized professional sports complex for the benefit of a few millionaire sports investors,” Jean McGuire, a 93-year-old community activist and former School Committee member, said. “The fact is, we were never asked if we wanted a professional sports and entertainment complex in our park.

    “Community members’ concerns about public access, transportation impacts and countless other issues are being ignored, all in a mad rush to demolish White Stadium in order to meet the soccer stadium’s desired opening date,” she added.

    The new National Women’s Soccer League team is expected to take the pitch in spring 2026 — leading to questions at the day’s hearing about whether the tight deadline may lead to further cost overruns.

    An updated project timeline presented by Wu officials at the hearing shows demolition work, which began this week, is set to continue for the next two months. Construction would take place for the rest of this year and continue into 2026. The NWSL schedule typically begins in March.

    Further complicating matters for the team, as mentioned in a November court filing by Boston Unity following the plaintiffs’ push to move back the March 18 trial date — which was denied by a Suffolk Superior Court judge — are the delays to construction brought on by the pending lawsuit.

    “Clearly this is a transparent ploy by the plaintiffs to ‘delay, delay, delay,’ — a tactic, which if sanctioned by this court, they know would be fatal to the singular element required for Defendant BUSP to bring a professional women’s soccer team to Boston — a constructed and operational White Stadium at the start of 2026,” the investors said.

    The tight turnaround led to questions from Councilor Brian Worrell around whether the city had a contingency plan in place should the team back out, to finish construction.

    Should the deal fall apart after work has already started, Diana Fernandez Bibeau, Boston’s deputy chief of urban design, said the city would be able to pull from an escrow account and put those funds toward construction activity.

    Boston, per legal agreements, has a corporate guarantee of $45 million to cover stadium expenses, if the team chooses to “walk away,” Fernandez Bibeau said.

    Worrell also asked whether the city was equipped to cover annual maintenance expenses, should the new women’s pro team fold within 10 years. The team contributes $2 million annually for maintenance, per the terms of the lease.



    The Boston taxpayer tab for the controversial White Stadium rehabilitation project has once again grown, now reaching a staggering $100 million. This comes as a shock to many residents who were already concerned about the rising costs of the project.

    Originally estimated to cost around $50 million, the project has faced numerous setbacks and delays, leading to the ballooning budget. Critics have pointed to mismanagement and poor planning as contributing factors to the cost overruns.

    Despite the high price tag, city officials are standing by the project, citing the importance of preserving the historic stadium and providing a modern facility for the community. However, many taxpayers are questioning whether the hefty bill is worth it.

    As the debate over the White Stadium project continues, one thing is clear – the burden on Boston taxpayers is only growing. Stay tuned for more updates on this controversial and costly endeavor.

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    J-Hope of BTS donates 100M won for plane crash victims


    J-Hope (Big Hit Music)
    J-Hope (Big Hit Music)

    BTS’s J-Hope has donated 100 million won ($68,000) to support the victims of the Jeju Air flight crash at Muan International Airport.

    The Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association announced that J-Hope contributed 100 million won to aid those affected by the tragic accident at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province.

    J-Hope reportedly stated, “Upon hearing about the accident, I decided to make this donation to offer even a small measure of support to the bereaved families. I extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.”

    As a member of the “Hope Bridge Honors Club,” a group of high-value donors, J-Hope has consistently contributed during national disasters, including a donation of 100 million won for flood relief in 2023.

    J-Hope completed his military service on Oct. 17, 2024, becoming the second BTS member to be discharged.



    In a heartwarming gesture of kindness, J-Hope of BTS has donated 100M won to support the victims of the recent plane crash. The news was confirmed by his agency, Big Hit Entertainment, who shared that J-Hope wanted to help those affected by the tragedy in any way he could.

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    Cillian Murphy & Tom Holland’s $100M Adventure Movie About The True Story That Inspired One Of The Greatest Books Of All Time Is Now On Netflix


    Years before Cillian Murphy won an Oscar for Oppenheimer and Tom Holland’s Marvel movies broke box office records, the two renowned actors starred together in In the Heart of the Sea, which is now streaming on Netflix. The 2015 historical adventure film featured many other notable stars. However, Murphy and Holland are undoubtedly two of the most in-demand actors in 2025, with Murphy coming off his Academy Award win for Best Actor and Holland’s everlasting success with Spider-Man and beyond.

    Now, Murphy is set to return for 28 Years Later, the third film in the 28 Days Later series, as an executive producer (and possibly onscreen as his character, Jim). Murphy will also reprise his iconic Peaky Blinders role in The Immortal Man, a continuation of the BBC show. Meanwhile, Holland is among the star-studded cast of Christopher Nolan’s next movie, an adaptation of The Odyssey. And Holland will return in the upcoming untitled fourth Spider-Man film. But if fans want to look back on the actors’ careers, the one movie Murphy and Holland did together is on Netflix as of January 1, 2025.

    In The Heart Of The Sea Is About The Real 1820 Whaling Ship Sinking That Inspired Moby Dick

    The 2015 Film Is Based On Nathaniel Philbrick’s 2000 Non-Fiction Book

    Cillian Murphy and Tom Holland’s In the Heart of the Sea tells the true story of the sinking of the Essex, an American whaling ship, in 1820, which is what partly inspired Herman Melville’s 1851 novel Moby-Dick. Murphy stars as Matthew Joy, the ship’s second mate, while Holland plays Thomas Nickerson, the Essex‘s cabin boy. Both characters are based on real people who were on the Essex when a whale rammed into it, damaging it to the point where it inevitably sunk.

    In the Heart of the Sea Cast

    Role

    Chris Hemsworth

    Owen Chase

    Benjamin Walker

    George Pollard Jr.

    Cillian Murphy

    Matthew Joy

    Tom Holland

    Thomas Nickerson

    Brendan Gleeson

    Old Thomas Nickerson

    Ben Whishaw

    Herman Melville

    Michelle Fairley

    Mrs. Nickerson

    The Essex set sail from Nantucket in August 1819 on what was supposed to be a two-and-a-half-year voyage to hunt whales. However, a whale attacked the boat more than a year into the journey. On November 20, 1820, the Essex was about 2,000 miles west of Ecuador when the whale rammed repeatedly into the ship, resulting in its sinking. The survivors made do with the wreckage, retreated to smaller whaling boats, and attempted to sail towards the nearest land. Unfortunately, their mission wasn’t very successful.

    In the Heart of the Sea showcased Holland’s acting chops before people started recognizing him for playing Spider-Man in the MCU.

    Much happened during the three months after the Essex sank, when the survivors tried to stay alive, and it’s all documented in In the Heart of the Sea. The true story also partly inspired Melville to write his acclaimed novel Moby-Dick. In the book, a sailor, Ishmael, recounts the mission of Captain Ahab, who seeks vengeance against Moby Dick, a whale that maimed him on his previous voyage.

    In The Heart Of The Sea Is One Of Tom Holland’s Best Early Performances Before Spider-Man

    The historical adventure drama film In the Heart of the Sea premiered six months before Tom Holland made his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut in Captain America: Civil War. Obviously, Holland’s breakout role is as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. However, he had a couple of impressive performances before joining the MCU, like his role as young Thomas Nickerson in In the Heart of the Sea in 2015 (and as Lucas in the 2012 disaster film The Impossible).

    Tom Holland in the foreground and Ewan McGregor in the background in front of an image of a tsunami

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    Netflix’s New #1 Trending Show Is A Great Reminder To Watch Tom Holland & Ewan McGregor’s 12-Year-Old Disaster Movie Based On A True Story

    Viewers who loved Netflix’s brand-new disaster miniseries La Palma should check out this 2012 tsunami movie starring Tom Holland and Ewan McGregor.

    Ron Howard’s movie In the Heart of the Sea didn’t receive the best reviews at the time of its release (it has a 42 percent Rotten Tomatoes score). However, critics still praised the cast’s performances, including Holland’s. Even though Holland wasn’t the star he is now, many applauded the young actor for his talent on the screen, acting opposite a couple of bigger names. Ultimately, In the Heart of the Sea showcased Holland’s acting chops before people started recognizing him for playing Spider-Man in the MCU.

    In The Heart Of The Sea’s Netflix Release Gives It A Great Chance To Redeem Its 2015 Box Office Failure

    The Film Only Grossed $94 Million At The Box Office

    As briefly mentioned above, In the Heart of the Sea wasn’t exactly a hit among critics as many had mixed feelings about it. However, the 2015 movie was also a failure at the box office. In the Heart of the Sea only grossed a little over $94 million against a budget of $100 million, officially making it a box office bomb despite featuring a stellar cast and a familiar story.

    While In the Heart of the Sea didn’t premiere the same week as some heavy hitters, it was surrounded by them, which perhaps contributed to its box office disappointment. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 was released on November 20, 2015, three weeks before the historical adventure film debuted. Plus, Star Wars: The Force Awakens (one of the highest-grossing movies of all time) premiered one week after In the Heart of the Sea, meaning it had a lot of competition while in theaters.

    Source: Rotten Tomatoes



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