Microsoft's attempt to buy Activision Blizzard helped by US judge
US Federal Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley boosts Microsoft's attempted merger with Activision Blizzard in ruling.
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Actors are poised to go on strike against studios and streaming services
Some very famous faces are once again less than a day away from hitting the picket lines as the union representing about 160,000 actors prepares to possibly go on strike against major studios and streaming services.
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US airline stock valuations stuck on runway despite travel boom
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO Relentless travel demand has sent bookings at U.S. carriers soaring, translating into bumper
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Back-to-school spending is forecast to drop 10% as inflation bites
Shopping for back-to-school essentials, such as clothes, shoes and electronics, will be a bigger struggle for families this year who are trying to manage their household budgets with less disposable incomes because of inflation.
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Actors union agrees to 11th hour mediation effort, but strike still looms
The union representing 160,000 actors said on Tuesday it has agreed to a request from studios and streaming services to meet with federal mediators over contract negotiations but is still prepared to go on strike at 11:59 pm PDT on Wednesday unless a deal is reached.
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MLB rumors: 3 teams reported to be buyers at deadline and what they want
The MLB trade deadline is around the corner. These three teams are expected to be active on the phones looking to add to their roster.Just over two weeks remain until the MLB trade deadline, and with the All-Star break here, time is going to fly by between now and August 1st.This MLB season ...
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Samoa media guide
An overview of the media in Samoa, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
'We are waiting for that minute when the war ends.' Residents of a Ukrainian frontline town cling on to life
It's midday in the frontline town of Siversk, eastern Ukraine. On a street corner, Olha is standing in a midi dress with short lace sleeves waiting for a bread delivery.
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China's factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years
China's factory-gate prices fell at the fastest pace in over seven-and-a-half years in June, while consumer inflation was at its slowest since 2021, adding to the case for policymakers to use more stimulus to revive sluggish demand.
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Argentina inaugurates key gas pipeline to reverse energy deficit
By Candelaria Grimberg SALLIQUELO, Argentina Argentina inaugurated on Sunday the first stage of a gas pipeline that will
1970-01-01 08:00
A 45-year-old got pregnant in a state with a ban on abortions. She flew across the country to get one
When 45-year-old Victoria realized she was five weeks late and the lines showed as positive on two pregnancy tests, the New Orleans resident dreamed up a plan to get an abortion.
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Yankees: 3 players who won't be on the roster by August 1
The 21st century Yankeesare typically buyers at the deadline. With that likely to continue in 2023, their roster could look much different come August 1st.The New York Yankees have never been one to shy away from making trades or spending money in order to improve their team. They aren't in...
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