DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company

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DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company

Tech - ABC News - 23 hours ago

DirecTV Calls Off Plans to Acquire Dish Network

The deal, which would have created one of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States, fell apart after strong objections from Dish’s lenders.

Business - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

DirecTV says Dish purchase is off

DirecTV's proposed acquisition of Dish assets is most likely dead after a group of bondholders rejected a revised offer.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Tax rises drive surge in venture capital trust investment

Savers have put £250mn in VCTs since April, up 27% in a year

World - Financial Times - 22 hours ago

Thousands of soldiers fence off a Salvadoran neighborhood in pursuit of gang remnants

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World - ABC News - October 28

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It's a clash of the coaches as rivals Ohio Sate vs. Penn State square off

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Fischer fends off independent rival in Nebraska Senate race

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Politics - The Hill - November 6

Rafa's career ends: More than I believed possible

Rafael Nadal's incredible tennis career came to an end Tuesday as Spain lost its Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Netherlands.

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"Yellowstone" star Kelly Reilly on possible Beth and Rip spin-off series

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Twins with heart failure cannot get the same treatment because of where they live

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Luxembourg's Juncker calls for end to border checks in EU

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Is this (finally) the end for X? Delicate Musk-Trump relationship and growing rivals spell trouble for platform

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World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Tube strikes called off after union talks

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4B Movement Surges in U.S. Interest After Trump Wins Election

Interest in South Korea’s 4B feminist movement, which rejects dating, marriage, sex and childbirth, has risen in the United States.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

A yearslong journey documenting the bedrooms of school shooting victims

Steve Hartman recounts his experience visiting the bedrooms of kids killed in school shootings across the country.

Paul Waring resists big-name rivals to pull off biggest win in Abu Dhabi

Briton’s 66 with birdie-birdie finish seals two-shot win Tyrrell Hatton finishes second, Rory McIlroy ties for third Paul Waring produced a stunning finish to hold off a stellar chasing pack and ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

LOOK: Bears' trick-play at goal line backfires in worst possible way in Commanders' wild walk-off victory

Safe say Chicago won't be trying this again

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

"The Dish": How Café Mutton is serving chef-inspired dishes

Café Mutton, one of the country's most acclaimed restaurants, is led by James Beard semifinalist Shaina Loew Banayan. "The Dish" explores her unique menu and her inspiration from local farms.

"The Dish Recipe": Exciting take on broccoli

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"The Dish": Exploring Dixon's Famous Chili

Omar Villafranca visits Dixon's Famous Chili, a historic Missouri restaurant that has been loved by diners, including a former president, for more than 100 years.

Freeman's grand slam ends G1: 'As good as it gets'

Freddie Freeman hit the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history, giving the Dodgers a stunning win over the Yankees in Game 1.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Van Dijk puts off future talk until end of season

Virgil van Dijk said he will put his Liverpool future on hold until the end of the season and "enjoy the ride" of the Premier League title race after helping Arne Slot's team to a 2-2 draw against ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Offensive comments taking off before Trump, Harris race ends

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Amad Diallo ends Manchester United’s European drought by seeing off Paok

Hold on to your hat: Manchester United are victorious in Europe after three consecutive Europa League draws and three more games without winning in last season’s Champions League.. So a 380-day ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Enphase to lay off workers and end some operations in Mexico

Microinverter maker Enphase aims to “better align its workforce” with its business needs and will incur in up to $20 million in charges related to a restructuring.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

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