U.S. antitrust enforcers tackle digital platforms in new merger guidelines
WASHINGTON New draft guidelines released by U.S. antitrust enforcers on Wednesday lay the groundwork for tougher scrutiny of
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Wesleyan University: Top US college says it will end 'legacy' admissions
The university says it is "important" to end the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy.
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The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists
Activists say they're being labelled as threats to public safety to justify heavy-handed policing.
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Massive blasts at Russian depot in Crimea force thousands to flee
A series of explosions roared through a Russian ammunition storage facility in occupied Crimea on Wednesday, forcing thousands of residents of nearby areas to flee and prompting leaders there to redirect traffic away from a local highway.
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Overwatch League Faces Uncertain Future Amid Activision Blizzard Layoffs
The Overwatch League faces significant changes in 2024 as Activision Blizzard reports low revenue, offering teams a $6 million payout while they issue layoffs to their esports employees.
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British political candidate uses artificial intelligence to draw up election manifesto
An independent candidate for a U.K. Parliament has turned to artificial intelligence to come up with his campaign promises
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Democratic senator wants new taxes on private jet travel
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON Senator Ed Markey on Wednesday said he is proposing additional taxes on private jet
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The Russians Didn't Just Use Pencils in Space
A longstanding urban legend goes like this: During the space race of the 1960s, NASA spent millions developing a fancy "space pen" that could be used in zero gravity ... but the Soviets just used a pencil. This story resonates with us because NASA did act
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What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?
The ICC wants President Vladimir Putin arrested for war crimes, but South Africa may not cooperate.
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Donald Trump loses bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump's request for a new trial on damages after a
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Microsoft and Activision extend their deal deadline
Microsoft and Activision have mutually agreed to extend their merger deadline by three months in the face of ongoing negotiations with the UK government that could allow the $69 billion acquisition to close, the two companies announced on Wednesday.
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Every Big 12 football team's biggest concern for 2023: Can Tyler Shough stay healthy?
Just under five Saturdays until Big 12 football embarks on its first season as a 14-member league.The Big 12 finished its Media Days this past week, welcoming four new schools. Big 12 football and the conference at large will be saying farewell to two that have built the league's foundation...
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