Twitter Takeover Set

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 - 9 hours ago

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

Uber explored takeover bid for Expedia

Buying travel website would be ride-hailing group’s biggest deal as it looks to diversify

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Advent International prepares takeover bid for Tate & Lyle

An offer for ingredients group would mark private equity’s latest attempt to acquire a London-listed company

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Uber Mulls Expedia Takeover Bid: FT

Uber is considering an Expedia takeover bid, the FT reported. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was once Expedia's CEO. Uber stock fell overnight. Expedia jumped.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank

Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

LinkedIn’s Hostile Takeover of the Tech Job Market

LinkedIn is going all-in on AI for recruiters and job seekers.

Business - Inc. - 19 hours ago

First Elon Musk changed Twitter to X — then he made it a MAGA haven

As Musk has quickly become one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, he has transformed X into a MAGA mouthpiece.

ECB challenges Serbian bank’s takeover bid over money laundering concerns

Stakebuilding in Austrian lender Addiko under scrutiny by central bank

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeover

Microsoft Corp. has settled a lawsuit from a group of gamers who sued to try to stop the company from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion last year

Tech - ABC News - October 15

How Newcastle’s Saudi takeover ripped the £8bn-a-year Premier League in two

Three years after Saudi Arabia bought Newcastle United FC, only now are the full seismic consequences hitting home for English football.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Bin Salman heavily involved in Newcastle takeover, messages suggest

Leaked WhatsApps from Amanda Staveley published Staveley and PIF stand by assurances to Premier League Leaked WhatsApp messages from the former Newcastle United minority co-owner Amanda Staveley ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

The corporate takeover of ‘craft beer’ leaves a nasty taste in the mouth | Katie Mather

Giant multinationals are swallowing up independent breweries yet keeping the subversive, sock-it-to-the-man branding. Do they think drinkers are daft?. When I first began working in the beer ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Elon Musk hopes Trump victory will help his $44bn Twitter bet pay off

The platform’s billionaire owner has seen its value plunge as advertisers run shy, revenues drop and user numbers fall. Two years ago, there was some trepidation among advertisers, anti-hate-speech ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Musk may have overpaid for Twitter, but now he is rich in priceless — and dangerous — influence

When Elon Musk closed on what looked like a massive overpay for Twitter, I scoffed along with everyone else. What we all failed to see was the savviness of Musk’s purchase and, more importantly, ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

After rejecting Google takeover, cyber firm Wiz says it will IPO 'when the stars align'

Wiz is hoping to achieve $1 billion in annual recurring revenue in 2025 — a key condition the company wants to meet before going public.

Business - CNBC - October 18

The sun is setting on traditional retirement

Demographic changes force a rethink, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

World - Financial Times - October 18

Nigeria set to boycott Afcon qualifier in Libya

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Barça's Yamal set to be fit for Clásico, Bayern

Lamine Yamal is a doubt for Barcelona's LaLiga match against Sevilla on Sunday after the club confirmed he picked up a hamstring strain.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

'I'm set to manage the world's southernmost museum'

Aoife McKenna, 24, will also carry out a number of other roles in her stint in Antarctica.

This UK recruitment downturn looks set to last

Tellingly for an industry that thrives on bullishness, green shoots are sparse

World - Financial Times - October 15

How to Set Your Annual Board Calendar

There’s a natural rhythm you should embrace

Business - Inc. - October 15

Sources: Tuchel set to be named England boss

Thomas Tuchel is set to become England's new head coach after talks accelerated with the Football Association at a rapid pace in the past 48 hours, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Giants WR Nabers clears protocol, set to return

Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has cleared the concussion protocol after sitting out the past two games.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

WR Nabers doesn't remember 'scary' concussion

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers didn't remember the end of the play two weeks ago when he suffered a concussion against the Cowboys.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Pearsall set to make 49ers debut; Jennings out

Rookie Ricky Pearsall is set to make his 49ers debut Sunday just 50 days after he was shot in an alleged armed robbery attempt.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Cox set to cover for Smith on New Zealand tour

Jordan Cox looks set to make his England Test debut on the tour of New Zealand, with Jamie Smith likely to miss part of the series for the birth of his first child.

Canucks ECHL Affiliate Sets Wacky World Record

The Vancouver Canucks ECHL affiliate, the Kalamazoo Wings, set a fun world record at their home opener.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Disney sets new timetable to replace Iger as chief

US entertainment company appoints James Gorman as chair as it seeks to end decade-long succession saga

Business - Financial Times - October 21

NYC’s the Vessel set to reopen with new safety features

The Vessel, Manhattan's popular honeycomb-shaped pedestrian tower, is reopening with new safety nets after it was closed in 2021 due to a string of suicides. WNBC's Chris Glorioso reports.

Tua set to practice; Dolphins eye Sunday return

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return to practice this week after missing the team's past four games.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Dozens Of Cool Lego Sets Are On Sale At Target This Week

If you're looking for something fun to do on cold autumn and winter nights that doesn't involve a screen, dozens of Lego sets are on sale at Target right now. Building sets based on Batman, ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

UK and Germany set to sign new defense agreement

World - Yahoo News - October 22

A Bookbinder Who Sets the Stage for Literary Revels

Dominic Riley has spent decades designing and creating new covers for special volumes, and teaching others how to do it, too.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

Reddick set to make debut for Jets after holdout

Edge rusher Haason Reddick, who reported to the Jets on Monday after a lengthy contract holdout that included a trade request, will play Sunday vs. the Patriots.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Draper reaches Vienna final in straight sets

British number one Jack Draper reaches the Erste Bank Open final by beating Italian Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets in Vienna.

Ohtani hurts shoulder in G2, set for more testing

Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury while sliding into second base on a steal attempt. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the superstar had a minor dislocation and would undergo further testing.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Mbappé sets career offside record in Clásico bow

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé was caught offside a career-high eight times against Barcelona on Saturday -- matching the highest total for any player in a LaLiga game in the last 15 years.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

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