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 - 8 hours ago

Verizon's Takeover of Frontier Communications Wins Shareholder Support

The $9.6 billion deal would expand Verizon’s fiber network to a size that would rival major competitors such as AT&T and Comcast.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

UniCredit and Commerzbank square off with target hikes amid takeover battle

UniCredit and Commerzbank flaunted their financial strength as the fate of one of Europe's largest banking mergers still hangs in balance.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Microsoft’s new AI agents set to shake up enterprise software, sparking new battle with Salesforce

Microsoft launches autonomous AI agents for Dynamics 365, challenging Salesforce's Agentforce in the race to dominate enterprise AI and reshape the future of work.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 21

Trump win sets up GOP battle between deficit hawks, tax cutters

President-elect Trump’s election win is setting up a fight among Republicans over cutting taxes and reining in the deficit as the party inches toward control of both chambers of Congress. ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Social media companies that once at least tried to promote a healthy information ecosystem have largely given up—and insiders say Musk’s example gave them cover.

Tech - Wired - November 5

The ‘Battle Royale’ actor fighting Japan's conservative establishment

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Elon Musk's secret talks with Putin ramped up during his Twitter takeover: WSJ report

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has engaged in secret talks with Vladimir Putin since late 2022, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Japan’s elder election: senior voters set to dominate snap poll

Demographics, surging prices and youth apathy in world’s oldest nation could weaken new PM Shigeru Ishiba

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

Despite early struggles, LSU 'emerging as a contender' as Tigers face Texas A&M in battle of SEC unbeatens

LSU and Texas A&M are the only teams remaining with undefeated records in the SEC; they face off in Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

SEC picks, odds in Week 9: LSU, Texas A&M battle for first place as Alabama, Texas try to bounce back

Three of the nation's five ranked-against-ranked games will be played in the SEC in Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

A ripping yarn: Olympian Tom Daley opens knitting exhibition in Japan

Retired gold medallist tells Justin McCurry about his new project in Tokyo, finding joy in crafting and life after sport. Tom Daley’s legions of fans will for ever remember the Tokyo Olympics as ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Late-night London struggles to keep the lights off

Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economy

World - Financial Times - October 25

Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles

Firefighters battle fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles that's destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. Also, President-elect Trump makes his first cabinet pick while ...

Trump’s victory sets up traps for central banks

The incoming president is likely to attack the Fed if it seeks to counteract his policies or if inflation takes off again

World - Financial Times - November 7

Japan's rising minimum wage likely to push up inflation, BOJ says

World - Yahoo News - November 1

College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 9: Oregon, Texas A&M open as favorites in key conference games

The Ducks' first game as the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 will be at home against a surging Illinois squad

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

UCF opens season with court-storming 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M

Darius Johnson scored 24 points and assisted on a go-ahead slam dunk with less than a minute remaining to lead UCF to a 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M

Sports - ABC News - November 4

Trump ramps up attacks as battle for undecided voters intensifies

With Election Day just over two weeks away, the fight for every last undecided vote in battleground states is intensifying. Former President Donald Trump kicked off his closing arguments today, ...

The Switch Up Election Series — Harris, Trump battle for Black male voters

With less than a week until Election Day, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are stepping up their outreach to Black male voters. The crucial voting bloc could be a deciding factor in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

The battle for the House: All 435 seats up for grabs in a critical election year

Republicans hold a slim majority as the race for control of the House heats up. Only 25 seats are considered toss-ups and Democrats face a tougher path to reclaim the majority. Congressional ...

Google's cloud outpaces rivals in third quarter as AI battle heats up

One takeaway from tech earnings reports this week is that Google's cloud business is gaining momentum.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Race heats up in Michigan as candidates battle for state's 15 electoral votes

With close to 50 visits, both candidates see Michigan as crucial to their path to victory. Michigan has 15 electoral votes. Jericka Duncan reports from Detroit on the final moments of this ...

Battle to replace McConnell as Senate GOP leader heats up in final sprint

The temperature is rising in the battle to lead Senate Republicans, with Sens. John Thune (S.D.) and John Cornyn (Texas) facing a one-week sprint to win the top spot after the GOP clinched control ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

The big-money battle to host an F1 race is heating up

To continue growing, F1 will need to tread a narrow line between the sport's new audience and its core motor racing fans.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Democrats Draw Up an Entirely New Anti-Trump Battle Plan

The party’s early preparations to oppose the next Trump administration are heavily focused on legal fights and consolidating state power, rather than marching in the streets.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba suggests he intends to stay on as PM after ruling coalition loses majority

It is the first time since 2009 that the Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Live updates: LeBron, Bronny make history in Lakers opener

LeBron and Bronny James became the first father and son to play an NBA game together in the second quarter against the Timberwolves.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality

Shawn Mendes said that he is “figuring out” his sexuality during his concert in Denver on Monday, according to video footage shared by fans on social media.

Polls open in Pennsylvania, voters line up in Pittsburgh

Election Day is upon us and voters have begun to line up in the important battleground state of Pennsylvania. CBS News campaign reporter Allison Novelo reports from a polling place in Pittsburgh ...

Cher opens up about life with Sonny

With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.

Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 2 Trailer Sets The Stage For A Final Battle

The penultimate part of the Cobra Kai saga arrives on Netflix on November 15 and we finally have our first look. This morning, Netflix dropped the first trailer for Part 2 of Season 6, bringing ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

LOOK: Texans set to debut 'Battle Red' jerseys and chrome helmets vs. Lions on 'Sunday Night Football'

Houston has a fresh new look ahead of hosting the NFC's top team

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

Dodgers Eliminate Mets to Set Up World Series Showdown With Yankees

For the first time since 1981, the star-studded teams will meet in the Fall Classic.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

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