Microsoft and Activision extend deadline to close $69 billion deal under close regulatory scrutiny
The deadline for Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard has been extended to as the companies seek to close a deal that has been opposed by regulators in the U.S. and the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority
2023-07-19 21:46
Kentucky Republican Daniel Cameron picks conservative senator as running mate in race for governor
Kentucky Republican Daniel Cameron has selected state legislator Robby Mills as his running mate in his campaign for governor
2023-07-19 21:26
Halliburton, Baker Hughes beat on profit estimates, shares fall on outlook
By Arathy Somasekhar and Sourasis Bose (Reuters) -Halliburton Co and Baker Hughes on Wednesday reported results that beat analysts' estimates
2023-07-19 21:26
Yamuna river reaches the iconic Taj Mahal's outer walls in India after swelling with monsoon rains
Rising water from the Yamuna river has reached the outer boundary walls of the iconic Taj Mahal and submerged one of its adjacent gardens after record monsoon rains swelled rivers across northern India over the last three weeks
2023-07-19 21:24
Is it 'The British Open' or 'The Open'? Paige Spiranac's fans debate as she warns them ahead of final season of majors
Paige Spiranac had a warning to her fans ahead of the last major of the season, The Open Championship
2023-07-19 21:23
Heatwave-linked pollution sees Spanish city urge less car use
MADRID A few weeks after saying it will curb its low emission zone (LEZ), the new right-wing coalition
2023-07-19 21:23
What is Tree Law? Universal Studios blasted for trimming trees providing shade to striking actors in sweltering heat
Tree Law safeguards the environmental benefits, aesthetic value, and overall well-being provided by trees in city spaces
2023-07-19 20:59
Who was Gabrielle Breaux? Pregnant woman and unborn child die after car crashes into 12ft alligator in Texas
Gregory Gerard, Gabrielle Breaux's father, and her three children, ages 13, 11, and 6, were all with her in the vehicle at the time of the accident
2023-07-19 20:58
Israeli President Herzog to address Congress amid tensions with Washington
By Patricia Zengerle and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Israeli President Isaac Herzog will address Congress on Wednesday, completing a visit
2023-07-19 20:57
How do residuals work for streaming services? 'This is Us' actress Mandy Moore says she received 'tiny 81-cent checks' for hit show
Mandy Moore joins the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes and reveals that she received streaming residuals as low as one penny to 81 cents for 'This is Us'
2023-07-19 20:56
Afghan players watch Morocco's team practice for Women's World Cup, hoping to get their chance
There'll be 32 national teams competing across Australia and New Zealand in the Women’s World Cup
2023-07-19 20:54
Revolving Door: DEA’s No.2 quits amid reports of previous consulting work for Big Pharma
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s second-in-command has quietly stepped down amid reporting by The Associated Press that he previously consulted for a pharmaceutical distributor sanctioned for a deluge of suspicious painkiller shipments and did similar work for the drugmaker that became the face of the opioid epidemic: Purdue Pharma
2023-07-19 20:47