Flurry of takeover activity sweeps UK market

X sees largest user exodus since Musk takeover

Users are exploring alternatives like Bluesky and Threads.

How the states can protect public health from the federal fringe takeover

No matter where we live, we should ask what our state doing to protect our families against rancorous false cries against basic public health protections.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

KKR and Bain’s $4bn takeover battle set to open up M&A in Japan

Bankers say clash of private equity titans augurs new phase of ‘hostile’ dealmaking in country

World - Financial Times - November 18

SG Fleet Receives $780 Million Private-Equity Takeover Proposal

SG’s stock jumped 20% on the announcement, which came five weeks after the company reiterated guidance for an annual underlying profit of between A$88 million and A$95 million.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Trump transition team signs agreement to begin takeover from Biden

Officials sign memorandum of understanding although details suggest some breaks with standard practice. Donald Trump ’s team announced on Tuesday it had signed an agreement to start the complex ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Everton owner Moshiri makes pledge over £451m debt if takeover drags on

Debt would be converted into shares to avoid payment Moshiri committed to waiving debt in Friedkin deal Farhad Moshiri has agreed to convert his £451m loan to Everton into shares if the club has ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

What to Know About a Possible Federal Takeover of Rikers Island

A judge found New York City in contempt of an agreement meant to improve jail conditions, setting the stage for a receivership.

Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Young Thug released from jail after guilty plea on gang charges

The Grammy winner's criminal trial on racketeering and gang charges was the longest in state history.

Time is a flat circle — active vs passive edition

Nothing ever really changes

World - Financial Times - November 4

Wars and activism drive demand for executive security

Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks rise

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Ravens activate RB Mitchell, waive OLB Ngakoue

Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell was activated off the physically unable to perform list Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

49ers activate McCaffrey off injured reserve

The 49ers activated running back Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve Saturday, setting up his season debut on Sunday vs. the Bucs.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Pats activate DT Barmore (blood clots) off IR

The Patriots have activated defensive tackle Christian Barmore to the 53-man roster for the first time since he was sidelined in late July after being diagnosed with blood clots.

Sports - ESPN - November 16

How Universities Cracked Down on Pro-Palestinian Activism

Stricter rules and punishments over campus protests seem to be working. Universities have seen just under 950 protest events this semester, compared with 3,000 in the spring.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Chiefs plan to activate RB Pacheco, DE Omenihu

The Chiefs are planning to activate running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu in time for them to play in Friday's game against the Raiders, coach Andy Reid said Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Nikita Kucherov scores first goal to ignite early flurry, Tampa Bay beats Colorado 5-2

Nikita Kucherov scored the first of three Tampa Bay goals in the opening 5 1/2 minutes and the Lightning beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Wednesday night for their third straight win

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Mets make flurry of roster moves; DJ Stewart, Joey Lucchesi outrighted, elect free agency

The Mets announced a few roster moves on Monday, including sending OF DJ Stewart and LHPs Joey Lucchesi and Matt Gage outright to Triple-A.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live

Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’ . Trump’s cabinet picks and likely contenders so far Joe Biden is ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Cavaliers stay perfect: Donovan Mitchell's finishing flurry vs. Bulls leads Cleveland to 14-0 start

Cleveland will have a chance to push the streak to 15 against Charlotte on Sunday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 16

'Like nothing you've seen': Trump team readies a flurry of executive actions for Day 1

Within hours of taking office, Donald Trump is planning to roll out executive actions aligned with his campaign promises on immigration and other policies.

Politics - NBC News - November 21

Donald Trump announces picks for labor and treasury departments, CDC and surgeon general in flurry of nominations – live

Scott Bessent, Russ Vought, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sebastian Gorka and Dave Weldon among choices for key posts in second Trump administration. Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Volkswagen profit plunges 42% in third quarter amid sweeping overhaul plans

German automaker Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a 42% drop in operating profit in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Diamonds rebound to avoid historic Silver Ferns clean sweep

Australia beat New Zealand 63-50 in game four of Constellation Cup World champs lose series 3-1 even as Sophie Garbin stars in Melbourne The Diamonds have roared back to clinch a consolation win ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

England power past Samoa to clinch second successive series sweep

England 34-16 Samoa; hosts secure 2-0 series win George Williams leads from front in six-try success Mission accomplished for England in another thoroughly productive set of autumn ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Drugs and weapons seized in sweep of jail where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is held

Brooklyn detention center holding 1,200 has been under scrutiny since two fatal stabbings this summer. Federal authorities have confirmed that they seized drugs, homemade weapons and electronic ...