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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 countryWorld - Financial Times - 10 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.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
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 - 6 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 -
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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 IshibaBusiness - 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.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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 9Sports - 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 9Sports - 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 economyWorld - 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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
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 againWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
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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 squadSports - 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&MSports - 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, ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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 - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 20 hours ago -
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 teamSports - 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