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Business - MarketWatch
Stock of Michael Kors owner Capri dives 45% after judge blocks merger with Tapestry
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Tapestry Inc.’s planned $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, agreeing with regulators that the deal would hurt competition in the handbag industry.8 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Weekly quiz: Who blocked the King and Queen’s view?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - The New York Times
L.A. Times Editorial Chief Quits After Owner Blocks Harris Endorsement
Mariel Garza said the editorial board was prepared to endorse Kamala Harris, but the paper’s owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, decided not to make an endorsement in the presidential race.19 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The Maker of Ozempic Is Trying to Block Compounded Versions of Its Blockbuster Drug
Novo Nordisk has asked the FDA to block production of compounded copies of Ozempic, arguing that it’s too difficult to do safely. It’s the latest escalation in a brewing war between pharmaceutical ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Tapestry-Capri Fashion Merger Is Blocked by Judge
The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors.8 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Michael Kors and Kate Spade owners’ $8.5bn merger blocked by US judge
Decision is a win for antitrust regulators who had argued a deal would strangle competition in ‘accessible luxury’ market10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'Bubbly' mum killed in tower block fall is named
Ms Atkinson's unborn baby was delivered in hospital and is receiving "critical care".Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks
The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.Yesterday - Travel -
Business - MarketWatch
Frontier reportedly considering renewed merger talks with Spirit Airlines
More than two years after a merger deal fell apart, Frontier Airlines is considering another run at acquiring Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash
A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Baby born after mum killed in tower block fall
The baby was born in hospital after the woman fell from the tower block close to Leeds city centre.2 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana's Ten Commandments displays in schools
BATON ROUGE, La. — A federal judge heard arguments at a hearing Monday on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Turkey blocks exports of military-linked goods to Russia after US warning
Customs system no longer allows exporters to proceed with sensitive shipments2 days ago - Russia -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NCAA Leaps to Block Mario Chalmers NIL Lawsuit
The NCAA, conferences and Turner Sports contend an antitrust lawsuit brought by Mario Chalmers and 15 other former college basketball players over the use of their NIL in broadcasts is barred by ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Nippon Steel spends whopping $1.3M on lobbying amid merger threat
The Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel paid its primary lobbying firm $1.3 million during a dangerous period for its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel over the summer. From July through September, ...3 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change
A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Drake Maye became second QB ever to achieve this feat since NFL merger
Sunday's loss in London was a bad one for the Patriots, but rookie quarterback Drake Maye did make some NFL history (in a good way).3 days ago - NFL -
World - The New York Times
A ‘New Day’? Justices Step Back, Slightly, From an Aggressive Climate Stance.
The Supreme Court’s decision to not temporarily block an E.P.A. rule this week signals ‘rising influence’ of Justice Barrett, one analyst said.6 days ago - Climate -
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World - The Guardian
Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling
Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...6 days ago - Texas -
Top stories - BBC News
Texas judge blocks execution of man in shaken baby case
Robert Roberson has thanked supporters for winning a temporary reprieve in the controversial case.6 days ago - Texas -
Business - Financial Times
Why European bank mergers are back on the table
Rising rates have boosted profits and policymakers want banks that can compete with US rivals. But many obstacles remainOctober 18 -
Politics - The Hill
Roberson execution temporarily blocked in shaken baby syndrome case
The Supreme Court declined to block Texas from executing Robert Roberson, who insists his conviction for murdering his 2-year-old daughter rests upon a debunked version of shaken baby syndrome, but ...October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Google to block election ads after polls close on Election Day
Google announced it will block ads about the general election on Nov. 5 after the last polls close. “As we’ve done in the past, we will temporarily pause ads related to U.S. elections after the ...October 17 - Google -
Top stories - BBC News
Instagram to block some screenshots to help prevent sextortion
Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.October 17 -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Georgia judge blocks elections rules backed by Pro-Trump Republicans
(Reuters) -A judge overturned changes to Georgia election rules made by a Republican-controlled state board in August, in a case brought by a conservative group which argued the changes would ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Federal judge blocks Alabama's voter purge program ahead of election
A federal judge temporarily blocked Alabama’s voter removal program that flagged thousands of registered voters and accused them of illegally registering in the state.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to block Biden's climate rule for power plants — for now
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block a Biden administration rule setting climate standards for power plants — but hinted it could take up the case at a later time. The high court ...October 16 - Climate -
Top stories - CBS News
Why a judge blocked Georgia's election ballot-counting rule
A Georgia judge has blocked a new policy that would have required the state's election ballots to be counted by hand. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.October 16 -
Politics - CBS News
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule that would have required ballots in the state to be hand-counted after election night, saying the timing of the rule's passage makes its implementation wrong. ...October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Brussels seeks powers to block ‘killer acquisitions’ in Europe and beyond
Reforms would allow EU regulator to intervene on takeover deals where companies try to stymie smaller rivalsOctober 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia
The ruling was confined to the current election, halting the measure from going into effect for 2024 while the judge further weighs its merits in the future.October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
Microsoft Settles Lawsuit With Gamers Over Activision Blizzard Merger
When Microsoft announced its plans to buy Activision Blizzard in 2022 , it set off multiple lawsuits including a battle with the FTC that attempted to block the deal. Microsoft triumphed in that ...October 15 - Microsoft -
Top stories - CBS News
Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in countryOctober 15