FanDuel Is Paying AP to Exclusively Cite Its Sports-Betting Odds in Articles
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In an unusual arrangement, the Associated Press will now exclusively cite gambling odds provided by FanDuel in its sports coverage, in exchange for payments from the online wagering company.
The companies did not say how long the agreement runs (except that it’s a multiyear pact) or how much FanDuel is paying the AP. For the 175-year-old independent news org, the commercial agreement is atypical; it’s not clear how often the AP has entered into such exclusive deals to feature paid-for content in its news reporting.
Israel Airstrikes Destroy Associated Press and Al Jazeera Bureaus in Gaza
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Israel’s air force on Saturday attacked a tower block in Gaza housing the offices of the Associated Press (AP), Al Jazeera and the Middle East Eye.
The airstrikes came six days into renewed conflict between Israel and Hamas. They took place roughly an hour after Israeli military ordered an evacuation of the Al-Jalaa tower building, which housed the outlets’ bureaus as well as residential apartments.
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AP reports that three heavy missiles hit the 12-story building, which collapsed. Military phoned in a warning an hour ahead of time, notifying tenants that the strike was imminent. Video published by independent news outlet Middle East Eye, which also held offices in the building, shows Al-Jalaa owner Abu Husam pleading with Israeli officials over the phone to allow journalists to return to the building to collect some gear before the ai