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Premium Matchups Headline 2026 Sunday Night Baseball Schedule as MLB Returns to NBC and Peacock
NEW YORK, Jan. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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Premium Matchups Headline 2026 Sunday Night Baseball Schedule as MLB Returns to NBC and Peacock
Reigning MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, storied rivalries, top division matchups, and '25 Postseason Clubs meeting in a scorching summer stretch of five consecutive NBC Sunday nights (June 28-Aug. 2) highlight NBC Sports ' 2026 Major League Baseball schedule.
NBC Sports' 2026 MLB schedule features:
* 27 primetime games, a mixture of Sunday Night Baseball and holiday/special event
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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Premium Matchups Headline 2026 Sunday Night Baseball Schedule as MLB Returns to NBC and Peacock
Reigning MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, storied rivalries, top division matchups, and '25 Postseason Clubs meeting in a scorching summer stretch of five consecutive NBC Sunday nights (June 28-Aug. 2) highlight NBC Sports ' 2026 Major League Baseball schedule.
NBC Sports' 2026 MLB schedule features:
* 27 primetime games, a mixture of Sunday Night Baseball and holiday/special eventgames on NBC/ Peacock and Peacock/ NBCSN
* 34 afternoon games across NBC/Peacock and Peacock/NBCSN, highlighted by 18 MLB Sunday Leadoff games on Peacock, most with noon start times locally
* A Sunday afternoon whip-around show on Peacock following MLB Sunday Leadoff games, featuring look-ins at all the live action around Major League Baseball, plus a special final day of regular season whip-around show on Sunday, Sept. 27 on Peacock and NBCSN
* One out-of-market game each day of the season streamed nationally on Peacock
* Special July 5 "Star-Spangled Sunday" featuring all 15 MLB games exclusively presented nationally on Peacock and NBC
* Exclusive coverage of the entire Wild Card round ignites the MLB Postseason on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN (8-12 games)
With the addition of Sunday Night Baseball, NBC will deliver year-round primetime sports programming on the same night each week - a broadcast network first - joining NBC Sports' presentations of Sunday Night Football (NFL) and Sunday Night Basketball (NBA).
Highlights of NBC Sports' 2026 Major League Baseball Schedule
* Major League Baseball returns to NBC and Peacock with a showcase package of exclusive games and events highlighted by the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers raising their banner leading into a primetime matchup (vs. Arizona Diamondbacks) on March 26, 2026 - the first full day of games in the 2026 MLB season. The Dodgers' opener will be the only primetime MLB game on Opening Day.
* NBC Sports presents an Opening Day matinee (March 26 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock), as 2025 NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates visit Juan Soto and the New York Mets.
* Sunday Night Baseball debuts March 29 at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock/NBCSN, with a matchup of American League division winners as the Cleveland Guardians visit the Seattle Mariners.
* MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock and NBCSN begins on May 3 as the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays visit the Minnesota Twins.
* 2025 MLB Postseason Clubs in primetime include four appearances apiece by the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres, and three primetime games each for the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, and Seattle Mariners.
* In mid-July, young players will be highlighted as NBC and Peacock present early first-round coverage of the MLB Draft at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 11, and the All-Star Futures Game at Noon ET on Sunday, July 12.
Division Rivalries in Primetime
Sunday Night Baseball will be home to division rivalry games including Diamondbacks-Dodgers (March 26); Braves-Phillies (April 19); Tigers-Royals (May 10); Rangers-Angels (May 24); Cubs-Cardinals (May 31); Mets-Phillies (June 21); Yankees-Red Sox (June 28); Padres-Dodgers (July 5); Mariners-Astros (August 16); and Padres-Giants (Sept. 13).
Spanish-Language Coverage for all NBCU-Produced Games
Universo will televise all games broadcast on NBC, and SAP will be provided for all games on Peacock.
2026 Sunday Night Baseball & Special Event Schedule
**All Times ET**
**NOTE: Most Peacock Exclusive Games Will Be Simulcast on NBCSN
Date
Time
Game
Platforms
March 26*
1 p.m.
Pittsburgh Pirates at N.Y. Mets
NBC/Peacock
March 26*
8 p.m.
Arizona Diamondbacks at L.A. Dodgers
NBC/Peacock
March 29
7 p.m.
Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners
Peacock
April 5
7 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Detroit Tigers
Peacock
April 12
7 p.m.
Cleveland Guardians at Atlanta Braves
NBC/Peacock
April 19
7 p.m.
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies
Peacock
April 26
7 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Kansas City Royals
Peacock
May 3
7 p.m.
Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers
Peacock
May 10
7 p.m.
Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals
Peacock
May 17
7 p.m.
San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners
Peacock
May 24
7 p.m.
Texas Rangers at L.A. Angels
Peacock
May 31
7 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
NBC/Peacock
June 7
8 p.m.
San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs
NBC/Peacock
June 14
7 p.m.
Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox
NBC/Peacock
June 21
7 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia Phillies
NBC/Peacock
June 28
7 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Boston Red Sox
NBC/Peacock
July 5**
12:30 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at Atlanta Braves
NBC/Peacock
July 5
7 p.m.
San Diego Padres at L.A. Dodgers
NBC/Peacock
July 19
7 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Yankees
NBC/Peacock
July 26
7 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies
NBC/Peacock
August 2
7 p.m.
Boston Red Sox at L.A. Dodgers
NBC/Peacock
August 9
8 p.m.
Houston Astros at San Diego Padres
NBC/Peacock
August 16
7 p.m.
Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros
NBC/Peacock
August 23
3 p.m.
San Francisco Giants at Boston Red Sox
NBC/Peacock
August 30
3 p.m.
Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs
NBC/Peacock
August 30
7 p.m.
Houston Astros at N.Y. Mets
NBC/Peacock
Sept. 6
3 p.m.
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies
NBC/Peacock
Sept. 6
7 p.m.
Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals
Peacock
Sept. 7
8 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at San Francisco Giants
NBC/Peacock
Sept. 13
7 p.m.
San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants
Peacock
Sept. 20
7 p.m.
Milwaukee Brewers at Baltimore Orioles
Peacock
*Opening Day (Thursday)
**Also on MLB Sunday Leadoff schedule ( below )
***Labor Day (Monday)
2026 MLB Sunday Leadoff Schedule
**All Times ET**
**NOTE: Most Peacock Exclusive Games Will Be Simulcast on NBCSN
Date
Time
Game
Platforms
May 3
12:30 p.m.
Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins
Peacock
May 10
Noon
Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins
Peacock
May 17
Noon
Miami Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays
Peacock
May 24
Noon
Pittsburgh Pirates at Toronto Blue Jays
Peacock
May 31
Noon
Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles
Peacock
June 7
3 p.m.
Washington Nationals at Arizona Diamondbacks
Peacock
June 14
Noon
Miami Marlins at Pittsburgh Pirates
Peacock
June 21
3 p.m.
Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks
Peacock
June 28
3 p.m.
Athletics at L.A. Angels
Peacock
July 5
12:30 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at Atlanta Braves
NBC/Peacock
July 12
Noon
Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Peacock
July 19
Noon
Chicago White Sox at Toronto Blue Jays
Peacock
July 26
Noon
Cleveland Guardians at Tampa Bay Rays
Peacock
August 2
3 p.m.
Milwaukee Brewers at L.A. Angels
Peacock
August 9
Noon
Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals
Peacock
August 16
Noon
Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays
Peacock
August 23
4 p.m.
Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks
Peacock
August 30
Noon
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals
Peacock
NBC Sports' July 5 MLB "Star-Spangled Sunday"
Every MLB Game presented nationally on NBCUniversal platforms
**All Times ET**
**NOTE: Most Peacock Exclusive Games Will Be Simulcast on NBCSN
Time
Game
Platforms
12:30 p.m.*
N.Y. Mets at Atlanta Braves
NBC/Peacock
1 p.m.
Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals
Peacock
1 p.m.
Baltimore Orioles at Cincinnati Reds
Peacock
1:30 p.m.
Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees
Peacock
2 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians
Peacock
2:30 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs
Peacock
3 p.m.
Philadelphia Philles at Kansas City Royals
Peacock
3:30 p.m.
Detroit Tigers at Texas Rangers
Peacock
3:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros
Peacock
4:00 p.m.
San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies
Peacock
4:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks
Peacock
4:30 p.m.
Miami Marlins at Athletics
Peacock
5:00 p.m.
Toronto Blue Jays at Seattle Mariners
Peacock
7 p.m. **
San Diego Padres at L.A. Dodgers
NBC/Peacock
9:30 p.m.
Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels
Peacock
* MLB Sunday Leadoff
** Sunday Night Baseball
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Original text here: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/ohtani-judge-yankees-red-sox-dodgers-yankees-cubs-cardinals-and-additional-premium-matchups-headline
NBCUniversal: 'Love Island - All Stars' Season 3 Is Coming to Peacock
NEW YORK, Jan. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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'Love Island: All Stars' Season 3 Is Coming to Peacock
When it comes to everything Love Island, Peacock always delivers and the drama in paradise isn't slowing down anytime soon. There's a new season of a fan-favorite spinoff just around the corner.
How to Watch Love Island: All Stars Season 3
Ariana Madix's UK counterpart, Maya Jama, will return as host, guiding fans and the Islanders themselves through yet another intense round of competition. American audiences will recognize
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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'Love Island: All Stars' Season 3 Is Coming to Peacock
When it comes to everything Love Island, Peacock always delivers and the drama in paradise isn't slowing down anytime soon. There's a new season of a fan-favorite spinoff just around the corner.
How to Watch Love Island: All Stars Season 3
Ariana Madix's UK counterpart, Maya Jama, will return as host, guiding fans and the Islanders themselves through yet another intense round of competition. American audiences will recognizethe 31-year-old as the host of the uber-popular Love Island spinoff, Love Island Games. And Ian Stirling is back as the series' hilarious narrator.
The Love Island: All Stars format is familiar. Relationships will be put to the test as bombshells enter and heads turn, leaving some lovestruck hopefuls heartbroken in the ultimate quest for love.
When does Love Island: All Stars Season 3 premiere on Peacock?
Winter is about to get a little hotter! Love Island: All Stars Season 3 premieres Wednesday, January 14, with new episodes streaming on Peacock every day at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. The show will stream on a two-day delay from its air schedule on the UK's ITV network.
Iain Stirling and Maya Jama in the Love Island All Stars USA Season 3 press portraits.
The third season of the series will once again gather the best of the best of Love Island: UK Islanders as they return to the villa looking for love and maybe a little bit of cash, too.
Where is Love Island: All Stars filmed?
Like the first two seasons of All Stars, the gorgeous 25-acre Ludus Magnus estate located in Franschhoek, South Africa will serve as the backdrop for all the can't-miss drama in Season 3.
So, who will be the first Islanders looking for love in South Africa this season?
Keep reading to find out.
Who are the first Islanders cast on Love Island: All Stars Season 3?
Whitney Adebayo, Ciaran Davies, and Millie Court in the Love Island All Stars USA Season 3 press portraits.
These are the 12 UK Islanders who will kick off the show:
* Whitney Adebayo (Season 10)
* Millie Court (Season 7)
* Belle Hassan (Season 5)
* Helena Ford (Season 12)
* Jess Harding (Season 10)
* Leanne Amaning (Season 6)
* Ciaran Davies (Season 11)
* Jack Keating (Season 8)
* Sean Stone (Season 11)
* Tommy Bradley (Season 12)
* Charlie Frederick (Season 4)
* Shaq Muhammad (Season 9)
Of course, Bombshells will make their presence known as they always do at various points throughout Love Island: All Stars Season 3, throwing a monkey wrench into relationships at will. (And really, isn't that why we all tune in?)
Mark your calendars: Love Island: All Stars Season 3 premieres Wednesday, January 14, at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT exclusively on Peacock, with new episodes airing every day.
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Original text here: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/love-island-all-stars-season-3-coming-peacock
Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Asset Sale
ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Asset Sale
CHANNAHON, Ill., Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Mallard Point Apartments, a 173-unit multifamily asset in Channahon, Illinois. The property sold for $24,625,000, which equates to $142,341 per unit.
"The closing followed a highly competitive marketing process that generated
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ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Asset Sale
CHANNAHON, Ill., Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Mallard Point Apartments, a 173-unit multifamily asset in Channahon, Illinois. The property sold for $24,625,000, which equates to $142,341 per unit.
"The closing followed a highly competitive marketing process that generatedmore than 30 offers," said Scott Harris, senior managing director investments in Marcus & Millichap's Chicago Oak Brook office. "Located in one of the fastest-growing counties in Illinois, the property was 99% occupied at the time of the sale." Harris and Sam McCarthy of Marcus & Millichap represented Loboda Properties, the California-based family office that acquired the asset and assumed the existing HUD loan. "This transaction underscores the depth of investor demand for well-located, stabilized multifamily assets with existing cash flow and operational upside," said McCarthy.
The property is 50 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago near the intersection of Interstate 55 and Interstate 80. Trader Joe's, Grainger, Macy's, Amazon, and Target all have distribution centers in the area. Commuter rail service is a short drive from the property in Joliet and shopping is nearby at Heartland Crossing and Minooka Plaza.
Mallard Point Apartments is a 13-building, garden-style community built in 2003 on 22 acres. The unit mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments averages nearly 1,000 square feet. All units have full-size washers and dryers, soaking bathtubs, and walk-in closets. Select units have gas fireplaces. Community amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, business center, heated outdoor swimming pool, and sand volleyball court.
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About Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (NYSE: MMI)
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2024, the company had 1,712 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 7,836 transactions in 2024, with a sales volume of approximately $49.6 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
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Original text here: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/news-events/press/2026/01/marcus-millichap-closes-suburban-chicago-multifamily-asset-sale
[Category: BizRealEstate]
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Upper Manhattan
ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Upper Manhattan
NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Finite Homes portfolio, a Harlem-based multifamily portfolio consisting of 14 buildings and one vacant lot.
"After being under contract for more than two years, we were finally able to close with an affordable housing
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ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Upper Manhattan
NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Finite Homes portfolio, a Harlem-based multifamily portfolio consisting of 14 buildings and one vacant lot.
"After being under contract for more than two years, we were finally able to close with an affordable housingbuyer who jumped through more hoops than I can count," said Seth Glasser of Marcus & Millichap's New York Multifamily Group in Manhattan. "The buyer's willingness and expertise to navigate HPD was truly exceptional," added Michael Fusco.
Glasser and Fusco exclusively marketed the portfolio on behalf of the seller, Finite Homes LLC, and procured the buyer, Heritage Affordable.
The Finite Homes portfolio includes 130 apartments and six retail spaces, with the properties concentrated along 125th Street, Harlem's primary commercial corridor. The residential mix ranges from studios to four-bedroom units, and five of the six retail spaces provide street-level exposure along the corridor.
The properties have direct access to multiple subway lines and proximity to major neighborhood anchors, including the Apollo Theater, Marcus Garvey Park and Harlem Hospital.
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About Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (NYSE: MMI)
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2024, the company had 1,712 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 7,836 transactions in 2024, with a sales volume of approximately $49.6 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
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Original text here: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/news-events/press/2026/01/1-9-finite-homes-portfolio
[Category: BizRealEstate]
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of $14.3M Grocery-Anchored Center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut Despite Complex CMBS Loan Assumption
ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of $14.3M Grocery-Anchored Center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut Despite Complex CMBS Loan Assumption
ROCKY HILL, Conn., Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Big Y Plaza, a 60,947-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, for $14.3 million.
Marcus & Millichap's Joseph C. French Jr.
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ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of $14.3M Grocery-Anchored Center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut Despite Complex CMBS Loan Assumption
ROCKY HILL, Conn., Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Big Y Plaza, a 60,947-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, for $14.3 million.
Marcus & Millichap's Joseph C. French Jr.and Jeffrey Stearney, in association with John Krueger, the firm's broker of record in Connecticut, exclusively marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private Connecticut-based company, and procured the buyer, a private New York-based investor.
"The Big Y Plaza has changed hands in a transaction that exemplifies perseverance and collaboration," said French. "The sale was uniquely challenging due to the assumption of an existing commercial mortgage-backed securities loan, a process that required months of approvals and coordination among multiple stakeholders. Despite the extended timeline, both the within the Hartford metropolitan region, providing access for both local and commuter traffic. buyer and seller remained committed to completing the transaction. The successful closing underscores the parties' ability to navigate the complexities of structured financing."
Built in 1988, Big Y Plaza is located at 1030 Elm St. and is fully occupied by two tenants, Big Y Supermarket and Wells Fargo Bank. The center sits on approximately 14.1 acres and includes surface parking. The property is near Interstate 91 and serves a dense residential trade area.
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About Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (NYSE: MMI)
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2024, the company had 1,712 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 7,836 transactions in 2024, with a sales volume of approximately $49.6 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
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Original text here: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/news-events/press/2026/01/1-9-big-y-plaza
[Category: BizRealEstate]
Littler: Policy Week in Review - Jan. 9, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 10 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - January 9, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald and Maury Baskin
NLRB Has a Quorum!
On January 7, Senate-confirmed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) nominees James Murphy and Scott Mayer were sworn in as new Board members, giving the Board a 2-1 Republican majority.
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 10 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - January 9, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald and Maury Baskin
NLRB Has a Quorum!
On January 7, Senate-confirmed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) nominees James Murphy and Scott Mayer were sworn in as new Board members, giving the Board a 2-1 Republican majority.The Board now has the requisite quorum needed to clear the backlog of cases and start issuing decisions. Murphy, who will serve as Board chair, will have a term that expires on December 16, 2027, while Mayer's term will expire on December 16, 2029. At this time, a third Republican nominee has yet to be named and confirmed, which means the Board may adhere to its longstanding policy of not changing precedent without three votes in the affirmative. Additionally, Crystal Carey was sworn in as the Board's general counsel for a four-year term. Read here for Littler's insight.
U.S. DOL's Wage and Hour Division Issues Six New Opinion Letters
On January 5, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued six new opinion letters intended to provide meaningful compliance assistance to the regulated community on how the Department's regulations apply to specific workplace situations. Four of the letters respond to questions related to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance, including:
FLSA2026-1: Whether an employee's role meets the criteria for the learned professional exemption under section 13(a)(1) of the FLSA, and, if so, whether an employer is nevertheless permitted to reclassify the employee as non-exempt. Read Littler's analysis here.
FLSA2026-2: Whether section 7(e) of the FLSA permits an employer to exclude certain bonus payments from an employee's regular rate of pay. The letter also addresses how to include these payments in the calculation of employee overtime premiums if the payments must be included in an employee's regular rate of pay. Read Littler's analysis here.
FLSA2026-3: Whether a union and employer can enter into a collective bargaining agreement that mandates a 15-minute "roll call" prior to each scheduled shift but excludes that time when calculating overtime premiums under the FLSA. Read Littler's analysis here.
FLSA2026-4: Whether, for purposes of the overtime exemption for certain commissioned employees in section 7(i) of the FLSA, an employer in a jurisdiction in which the state minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum wage must use the federal minimum wage, or alternatively, the higher state minimum wage, to determine whether it has satisfied the minimum pay standard in section 7(i)(1), and whether tips are deemed compensation for purposes of section 7(i)(2)'s requirement that more than half the employee's compensation consist of commissions. Read Littler's analysis here.
The other two letters respond to questions related to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance, including:
FMLA2026-1: How a school closure of less than a full week impacts the amount of leave a school employee uses under the FMLA.
FMLA2026-2: Whether FMLA leave may be used for time spent traveling to or from medical appointments, including where an employee provided the employer with medical certification from a health care provider that confirms the employee's need for the appointment, but the certification does not address travel to or from the appointment.
Opinion letters issued by the Department's WHD are official publications that explain how the DOL enforces various laws and regulations under specific scenarios submitted by a requesting party. Opinion letters offer timely guidance to both employers and individuals, while also providing insight into the agency's likely positions in future rulemaking or litigation. While they do not override existing statutes or regulations, they provide authoritative guidance that can help employers and individuals navigate compliance with greater confidence. Employers that rely on an opinion letter in good faith may use that reliance as a defense against potential liability, liquidated damages, and an extension of the statute of limitations to three years for an alleged willful violation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Read here for further Littler guidance.
Proposed Independent Contractor Rule at OIRA
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) yesterday received a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) relating to employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSAWPA). It is unclear if this proposal is simply a rescission of the Biden administration rule; a rescission of the Biden rule and replacement with a rule from first Trump administration; or something else entirely. Assuming OIRA has no significant changes, the Department can then move ahead and publish the proposed rule. OIRA's review time can vary widely, but if this proposal is a rescission and/or rescind and replace with a prior Trump rule, we may see a proposed rule for public comment in the near future. WPI will keep clients apprised as we learn more information.
Chair Walberg to Hold Hearing on Artificial Intelligence
House Education and Workforce Committee Chair Tim Walberg will hold the first hearing in a series to examine the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the American workforce. The hearing, titled "Building an AI-Ready America," is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14 at 10:15 a.m. ET and will be live-streamed on the Committee's YouTube page.
Administration Releases Additional H-2B Visas
The U.S. Departments of Labor and Homeland Security announced last week they will make an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural workers visas available for FY2026 (on top of the congressionally mandated 66,000 H-2B visas that are available each fiscal year) to support American businesses with seasonal or temporary workforce needs in critical infrastructure sectors of the economy. The Departments will release the additional visas, including eligibility criteria and filing requirements, in the coming weeks via a temporary final rule published in the federal register.
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Authors
Shannon Meade
Executive Director, Workplace Policy Institute
Washington, D.C.
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James A. Paretti
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Alexander T. MacDonald
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Maury Baskin
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/policy-week-review-january-9-2026
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Jacksonville Jaguars and Delaware North Introduce New Specialty Food and Beverage Items for Wild Card Matchup With Buffalo Bills
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 10 -- Delaware North issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Jacksonville Jaguars and Delaware North introduce new specialty food and beverage items for Wild Card matchup with Buffalo Bills
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Delaware North, the team's foodservice partner at EverBank Stadium, today announced new specialty menu items for Sunday's AFC Wild Card matchup with the Buffalo Bills.
Among the specialty offerings are the Tater Tot Battle Box, a 2-foot display of tater tots featuring each city's culinary specialty - with the Jacksonville side topped
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BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 10 -- Delaware North issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Jacksonville Jaguars and Delaware North introduce new specialty food and beverage items for Wild Card matchup with Buffalo Bills
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Delaware North, the team's foodservice partner at EverBank Stadium, today announced new specialty menu items for Sunday's AFC Wild Card matchup with the Buffalo Bills.
Among the specialty offerings are the Tater Tot Battle Box, a 2-foot display of tater tots featuring each city's culinary specialty - with the Jacksonville side toppedwith popcorn shrimp, datil pepper ranch, hot cherry peppers and green onions, and the Buffalo side topped with popcorn chicken, Buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles and dressing, and carrot and celery slaw, available in the Tailgate (128, 410, 435) and Wings, Fries & Brews (212 and 239) locations.
The featured Redzone Burger (featuring two patties, cheddar cheese, bacon, fried onion straws and BBQ sauce) will be available at 904 Prime Burger (105 and 132), Tailgate Grill (112 and 139) and the SEZ Burger Portable.
Battle Drinks will rep each team: a Jaguars Teal (Long Island mix, triple sec, sour mix and Blue Curacao) and Buffalo Red (Long Island mix, triple sec, sour mix and cranberry juice). The cocktails will be available at cocktail locations (113, 124, 141, 405, 441 and SEZ Wine Bar), and Club Bars (108 Glass Bar, 135 Glass Bar, 209 Wine Bar and 236 Wine Bar).
Specialty drinks available at the Terrace Suite include:
* Spicy Jaguar Sip: Tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, muddled jalapeno, Tajin rim and dehydrated lime garnish.
* Jaguar Sugar Blitz: Vodka, pineapple juice, lemonade, simple syrup, Blue Curacao and a teal swivel candy garnish
* The Prowler: Dark rum, ginger beer, lime juice and a dehydrated lime garnish.
Spiked hot chocolate (available plain or with Licor 43 Horchata, Frangelico, Kahlua, Peppermint Schnapps or Godiva Chocolate Liqueur). Available at 117 Jager, 416 Blue Moon, 430 USO and outside bars at the upper clubs.
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Original text here: https://media.delawarenorth.com/jacksonville-jaguars-and-delaware-north-introduce-new-specialty-food-and-beverage-items-for-wild-card-matchup-with-buffalo-bills/
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