(Reuters) – Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard has been blocked by Britain over concerns it would hinder competition in cloud gamin[...]
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Russia revives fried chicken chain Rostic’s after KFC owner leaves
By Tatiana Gomozova and Alexander Marrow MOSCOW (Reuters) -Some former KFC restaurants in Russia began reopening as Rostic’s on Tuesday, as the new owners revive a brand born soon after the coll[...]
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Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News may be ratings bane, advertising boon
By Aditya Soni and Nivedita Balu (Reuters) -Star host Tucker Carlson’s abrupt exit from Fox News is likely to hit short-term ratings but could nudge more mainstream advertisers to consider a net[...]
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Mexico’s Volaris expects to operate under top safety rating in Q4 – CEO
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican airline Volaris expects to operate under the U.S. Category 1 aviation safety rating in the fourth quarter, which would allow the carrier to add global flights as[...]
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U.S. hotels set for earnings bump from robust travel even as costs weigh
By Priyamvada C (Reuters) – U.S. hotel operators are expected to post a rise in first-quarter profit even as they pour in money to lure travelers to make bookings directly through their websites[...]
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Netflix to invest $2.5 billion in South Korea to make TV shows, movies
By Hyunsu Yim (Reuters) -Netflix Inc said on Tuesday it will invest $2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years to produce Korean TV series, movies and unscripted shows, doubling its investme[...]
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Comcast says NBCU head Shell fired for sexual harassment
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former NBCUniversal Chief Executive Jeff Shell was fired for sexual harassment after an investigation found evidence that corroborated a female employee[...]
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YouTube case at US Supreme Court could shape protections for ChatGPT and AI
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When the U.S. Supreme Court decides in the coming months whether to weaken a powerful shield protecting internet companies, the ruling also could have[...]
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Walt Disney Co to begin second wave of layoffs, cutting several thousand jobs – sources
By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) -Walt Disney Co will begin a second wave of layoffs on Monday involving thousands of jobs, as part of efforts to eliminate 7,000 positions and save $5.5 billion in costs,[...]
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