Federal appeals court rules Microsoft can close its Activision merger
A federal appeals court said it will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, handing the Federal Trade Commission its second major defeat this week in a case involving the future of the video game industry.
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Police release new doorbell video sighting of Pennsylvania inmate escapee
Police in Pennsylvania released doorbell video they say was taken sometime "the last couple of days" showing Michael Burham, the escaped inmate with survivalist skills who has been on the run for a week.
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GAA not striking right balance on streaming, says tánaiste
Tánaiste Micheál Martin says putting fixtures behind a paywall could reduce access to new audiences.
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Microsoft says Chinese hackers used code flaw to steal emails from US agencies
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Microsoft said on Friday that Chinese hackers misappropriated one of its digital keys and used
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FTC faces uphill battle in Microsoft/Activision appeal
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) bid to temporarily block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase
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A 10-day UPS strike could be the costliest in US history
A 10-day UPS strike could cost the US economy $7.1 billion. That could make it the costliest work stoppage ever in US history, according to an estimate from a Michigan economic research firm that studies the costs of labor disruptions.
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Roundup: SAG-AFTRA Goes on Strike; Jets, Quinnen Williams Agree to Massive Contract; Brandon Miller Shut Down
SAG-AFTRA goes on strike, the Jets gave Quinnen Williams a massive deal, the Hornets shut Brandon Miller down for Summer League.
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What challenges does Microsoft's $69 billion Activision deal face?
(This story has been refiled to fix the dateline) By Foo Yun Chee and Chavi Mehta The U.S.
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UK regulator extends Microsoft-Activision deadline to Aug. 29
LONDON Britain's competition regulator on Friday extended the date by which it would consider Microsoft's submissions relating to
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Chinese military's three-day show of force increases headache for Taiwan
China's military has been on a surge of activity around Taiwan this week, sending dozens of warplanes past the median line of the Taiwan Strait and into the key regions of the island's air defense identification zone (ADIZ).
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For Vasilije Micic to succeed in the NBA, he needs permission to be himself
Vasilije Micic has been at his best when afforded plenty of freedom and free reign. Will the Oklahoma City Thunder give that to him?In the 2014 NBA Draft an unknown well-rounded Serbian prospect was selected late in the second round. His career’s progress was far from linear, but ultimatel...
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US court refuses FTC request to pause Microsoft deal for Activision
WASHINGTON A U.S. federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission's request that it order Microsoft to temporarily hold
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