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.
2023-07-19 21:49
Activision, Microsoft extend deadline to close $69 billion deal to Oct. 18
(Reuters) -Activision Blizzard said on Wednesday it has extended the deadline for the close of its $69 billion takeover by
2023-07-19 20:56
Striking writers and actors accuse NBCUniversal of blocking picket area
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Hollywood's striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA actors' union filed a grievance with the National
2023-07-19 08:58
India space chief says no mystery over rocket debris on Australian beach
An object found on an Australian beach led to speculation it may be debris from India's Moon mission.
2023-07-19 06:53
Exclusive-American Airlines pilot deal in 'jeopardy' after United's contract agreement -union memo
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO American Airlines' pilot union has warned that the ratification of the company's new
2023-07-19 05:24
Hollywood Reporter: Tom Cruise negotiated with movie studios over AI before the actors strike began
Before talks between the Hollywood actors' union and major film and TV studios broke down, the SAG-AFTRA union enlisted Tom Cruise to lobby on behalf of its members, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
2023-07-19 04:54
10 Refreshing Facts About Watermelon
Whether you think of watermelon as a fruit or a vegetable, you’re correct. Discover more fun facts about watermelons here.
2023-07-19 03:15
Republican lawmakers urge FTC to drop fight against Microsoft deal for Activision
WASHINGTON Twenty-two Republican lawmakers urged the Federal Trade Commission to drop its fight against Microsoft's deal to buy
2023-07-19 02:25
Instant View: Canada annual inflation rate slows to 2.8% in June
Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 2.8% in June on lower prices for gasoline as a result of
2023-07-18 21:25
AI is a concern for writers. But actors say they have even more to fear
How many actors does it take to make the movies and shows produced by studios and streaming services? SAG-AFTRA, the actors union that has had 160,000 members on strike since last week, is afraid that artificial intelligence will lead to far fewer employed actors in the future.
2023-07-18 20:49
Factbox-Corporate debt woes are on the rise
LONDON From Britain to Sweden and France, debt-laden firms are starting to feel the strain from high inflation
2023-07-18 13:28
LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.
2023-07-18 10:26