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Albertsons Gives Up Kroger Bid, Sues the Grocery Chain for Failed Deal
The lawsuit follows two separate Monday rulings blocking what would have been the largest ever grocery chain merger.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
CEO of logistics giant C.H. Robinson sees opportunity in Trump tariffs, AI
"The freight still has to move. It might just move at a different starting point, and we would still be there to move that," C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman said.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
Signing Japanese star Sasaki would be ‘dream' for Posey, Giants
Buster Posey made it clear Tuesday that the San Francisco Giants intend to pursue Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki, even if the entire baseball industry expects the 23-year-old pitcher to sign with ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
New York to Close Giant Family Shelter to Protect Migrants From Trump
The imminent closure reflects concern from New York City officials that President-elect Donald J. Trump will target the shelter because it sits on federal land.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Tobago’s push for greater autonomy fails at final hurdle
Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Blow for UK as equipment giant Ashtead chooses US
The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Raymond Chandler's L.A. comes alive at auction, but 'crown jewel' fails to sell
Fans and collectors sought to connect with the hard-boiled detective writer's vision of Los Angeles in a recent auction of his personal items, including never-before-published writings.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10 -
Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust
A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Mr. Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing editorial slant.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Report: Trade interest in Giants' Doval ‘strong' across MLB
Camilo Doval had an up-and-down 2024 MLB season for the Giants, but that reportedly hasn't stopped teams from pondering a trade for the reliever.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Omnicom and Interpublic to Merge, Creating Ad Agency Giant
If successful, Omnicom and Interpublic would become the largest advertising company in the world, with more than $25 billion in combined revenue.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Omnicom Will Buy Interpublic, Creating Global Ad Giant
The combined agency will be worth over $30 billion once the stock-for-stock deal closes.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
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$1 for a ticket to watch the New York Giants suddenly seems a little overpriced
The Giants have some promising players but it’s hard to believe that the team’s current ownership will appoint the right staff to halt fans’ misery. A $1 ticket for an NFL game – or nearly any ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Giants lose as plane flies 'dumpster fire' banner
A plane with a banner imploring Giants ownership to get it together flew over MetLife Stadium on Sunday before New York lost its eighth straight game.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Plane circles MetLife Stadium with message to fix the Giants' 'dumpster fire'
A small plane circled MetLife Stadium roughly 90 minutes before New York hosted the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, urging Giants co-owner John Mara to overhaul a team that has made the playoffs ...ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Giants' latest 'disappointing' loss keeps hope of landing No. 1 pick alive
Graham Gano’s miss sealed the Giants’ 14-11 loss to the lowly Saints. More importantly: It kept the possibility of the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft alive.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Sources: Giants, Adames agree on 7 years, $182M
The Giants and shortstop Willy Adames are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million deal, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Report: Giants expected to be ‘significant players' for Sasaki
The San Francisco Giants reportedly are expected to be "significant players" for coveted international amateur pitcher Roki Sasaki.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Adames' reported contract tops Posey's as largest in Giants history
Buster Posey's $167 million extension no longer is the biggest deal in San Francisco Giants franchise history.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Allianz pauses talks with Amundi to form €2.8tn asset management giant
German and French groups could not find common ground on structure or who would control enlarged firmFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Motion to impeach South Korean president fails after vote boycott
Dramatic walkout by members of Yoon Suk Yeol’s party leads assembly speaker to declare vote invalid. A motion to impeach the South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, over his ill-fated declaration of ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Effort to impeach South Korean president fails after ruling party walkout
Opposition leaders hoping to oust South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law hit a roadblock Saturday, after members of the ruling party left the room, ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
'That is extraordinary' - Marsh fails to review phantom edge
Australia's Mitchell Marsh is dismissed in "extraordinary" fashion during the second Test vs India - failing to review a non-existent edge off Ravichandran Ashwin.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Giants' Nabers questionable with hip flexor injury
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after suffering a hip flexor injury during Thursday's practice.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
CFPB sues Comerica Bank, alleging it failed to administer federal benefits program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the bank of intentionally terminating calls and mishandling fraud complaints.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Report: Chapman would make temporary change if Giants sign Kim
If the San Francisco Giants sign injured free-agent Ha-Seong Kim, third baseman Matt Chapman reportedly would be willing to slide over to shortstop until the former San Diego Padres star is healthy.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Insurance giant Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for $4.6 billion
Aviva, the U.K.’s largest insurance company, has agreed to fully-acquire Direct Line for 275 pence per share, or £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion)MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
The Biggest Business Fails of 2024
What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'
Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Giants hire two hitting coaches to complete Melvin's 2025 staff
The San Francisco Giants hired two assistant hitting coaches to finalize manager Bob Melvin's staff for the 2025 MLB season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown
Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed
‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Mozambique’s auction of ‘tuna bonds’ fleet fails to attract single bid
Political unrest in the southern African country wrecks attempts to sell rusting vesselsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing
Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Report: Ex-Giants exec Zaidi, Dodgers discussing front office role
Former San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi reportedly is in discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers about a return to the organization.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
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2 Delta attendants fail breathalyzer test before international flight
Delta says it pulled pair of crew members from duty after random screening by Dutch authorities.CBS News - Dec. 2