B.C. students get surprise message from Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban
A group of Vancouver Grade 8 students received quite a surprise as they worked on a school assignment. While writing a profile on a chosen entrepreneur, they reached out to billionaire and Shark Tank panellist Mark Cuban, and he responded.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Feb 1
Lunar New Year: Celebrations mark year of the rabbit from China to New York
Lunar New Year celebrations to mark the “year of the rabbit” were held on Saturday and Sunday in cities around the world, including Beijing, China, Havana, Cuba and New York City.
World
Jan 22, 2023
White House comments on Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban indefinitely suspending playing of U.S. national anthem
White House press secretary Jen Psaki was asked on Wednesday about President Joe Biden’s reaction to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban indefinitely suspending the playing of the U.S. national anthem before games. Psaki said the president has “great respect” for the anthem and also recognizes “moments where we as a country haven’t lived up to...
Feb 10, 2021
Obama announces plan to close Guantanamo Bay
President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed to “once and for all” close the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and transfer remaining detainees to a facility in the U.S., though his plan does not specify where. Mark Albert reports.
Politics
Feb 23, 2016
Clinton continues attack on Trump’s wealth, calls for profit sharing
Hillary Clinton used Mark Cuban as an example of a “real billionaire” who has helped workers proper through profit sharing during a rally in North Carolina on Tuesday, and claimed Donald Trump does not care about the workers he employs.
Politics
Sep 27, 2016
Dallas Mavericks investigation finds sexual misconduct over 20 years but none by Mark Cuban
On Wednesday, results of the investigation into the Dallas Mavericks N.B.A.team were released. While the investigation found sexual misconduct over 20 years by multiple Mavericks employees, there was no evidence that owner Mark Cuban engaged in serious workplace misconduct.
Sports
Sep 19, 2018
Clinton campaign chair talks Gennifer Flowers, Mark Cuban, and the issue of trustworthiness
Clinton campaign chairman, John Podesta appeared on “Meet the Press” this morning. Mr. Podesta answered questions about debate guests, including Clinton inviting Mark Cuban and Donald Trump inviting Gennifer Flowers. He also talked about the issue of trustworthiness.
Politics
Sep 25, 2016
Disciplinary action still possible for B.C. cops acquitted in Cuba
Constables Mark Simms and Jordan Long may still face disciplinary action after being acquitted of sexual assault charges in Cuba. Grace Ke has more on where the investigation goes from here.
Global News Hour at 6
Jan 7, 2019
Cuban-Americans react to death of Fidel Castro
Hundreds of residents of Miami took to the streets on Saturday to mark the passing of Cuban revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro.
World
Nov 26, 2016
Global National: October 14
Ten years after B.C. teenager Amanda Todd died by suicide, a Canadian judge has sentenced the Dutch man convicted in her cyberbullying and extortion. Aydin Coban was sentenced to 13 years in prison, to be served after another sentence for similar crimes in the Netherlands. Plus, the first day of testimony has wrapped up in...
Global National
Oct 14, 2022
Coronavirus outbreak: Mark Cuban says NBA suspending their season ‘much bigger than basketball’
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban could be seen reacting with shock during his team’s game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday on learning the NBA had suspended the 2019-2020 season. He later told reporters that the COVID-19 virus and resulting suspension of the season was “much bigger than basketball.”
Health
Mar 12, 2020
Clinton continues attack on Trump’s wealth, calls for profit sharing
Hillary Clinton used Mark Cuban as an example of a “real billionaire” who has helped workers proper through profit sharing during a rally in North Carolina on Tuesday, and claimed Donald Trump does not care about the workers he employs.
Politics
Sep 27, 2016
Archaeological dig in Cuba
Saint Mary’s University is offering the opportunity for people to take part in an archaeological dig in Cuba. You can find the details on their website: http://www.digatsmu.ca
Oct 25, 2018
Hillary Clinton takes shot at Trump’s billionaire status claim
Hillary Clinton took a swipe at Donald Trump when talking about her supporter Mark Cuban saying “He’s not only a real billionaire, he’s shared profits with employees.”
Money
Nov 4, 2016
Trump reaction is to ‘dive in the sewer and go for a swim’ after inviting Gennifer Flowers to debate: Clinton campaign chairman
Clinton campaign chairman, John Podesta answered questions about debate guests, including Clinton inviting Mark Cuban and Donald Trump inviting Gennifer Flowers on NBC’s Meet The Press.
World
Sep 25, 2016
Cuba marks 60 years of revolution, seeks U.S. ties
Cuba’s former president Raul Castro marked the 60th anniversary of the country’s Revolution on Tuesday, amidst pressing diplomatic relations with the United States and a flailing economy.
World
Jan 2, 2019