Microsoft's $69 Billion , Takeover of Activision Blizzard , Clears Major Hurdles .
On July 16, Microsoft announced a new deal with
Sony to keep its popular 'Call of Duty' franchise on the PlayStation console after the acquisition
of Activision Blizzard.
On July 16, Microsoft announced a new deal with
Sony to keep its popular 'Call of Duty' franchise on the PlayStation console after the acquisition
of Activision Blizzard.
On July 16, Microsoft announced a new deal with
Sony to keep its popular 'Call of Duty' franchise on the PlayStation console after the acquisition
of Activision Blizzard.
NBC reports that Phil Spencer,
the head of Microsoft's Xbox division,
made the announcement via Twitter.
.
We look forward to a future where
players globally have more choice
to play their favorite games, Phil Spencer, Head of Microsoft's Xbox division, via NBC.
Microsoft's high-profile $69 billion takeover
of Activision Blizzard has resulted in
a months-long confrontation with Sony.
.
In an attempt to persuade global regulators,
Microsoft has reached deals with Nintendo
and major cloud gaming providers.
In an attempt to persuade global regulators,
Microsoft has reached deals with Nintendo
and major cloud gaming providers.
Those deals revolve around Microsoft offering
a license for Activision titles like the massively
successful 'Call of Duty' series.
NBC reports that Microsoft's freshly announced
deal with Sony inches the company closer
to completing the massive buyout.
NBC reports that Microsoft's freshly announced
deal with Sony inches the company closer
to completing the massive buyout.
On July 14, federal regulators' bid to block the
acquisition was rejected by a U.S. appeals court.
From Day One of this acquisition,
we’ve been committed to addressing
the concerns of regulators, platform
and game developers, and consumers, Brad Smith, Microsoft President, via NBC.
From Day One of this acquisition,
we’ve been committed to addressing
the concerns of regulators, platform
and game developers, and consumers, Brad Smith, Microsoft President, via NBC.
NBC reports that Microsoft has until July 18
to close the deal in order to avoid being
hit with a $3 billion termination fee.
The glitch was caused by a corrupted update which caused computers running Windows to crash. That caused havoc across much of the world with flights unable to take off or land, some businesses unable to take card payments and hospitals having to cancel operations.
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A global IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update disrupted businesses worldwide on Friday. The glitch affected Microsoft Windows users, causing widespread system crashes known as the "Blue Screen of Death." Airlines, banks, and media outlets faced significant disruptions, with some airports resorting to handwritten boarding passes. CrowdStrike, a major cybersecurity provider serving many Fortune 500 companies, has deployed a fix but warns full recovery may take time. The incident has raised questions about over-reliance on single software providers and the importance of thorough quality checks before updates are released.
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Microsoft said that its cloud services outage in the Central US region was resolved after it led to the grounding and cancellation of several flights. Frontier Airlines, Allegiant and SunCountry reported outages that affected operations. Frontier said that it was in the process of resuming normal operations and that the ground stop had been lifted.
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An update to software from global cyberscurity firm CrowdStrike appeared to be the trigger for Friday's massive computer systems outage, with computers running Microsoft Windows most affected, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia.
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Celine Dion wasn't the only one fighting back tears during her amazing Olympics performance ... Kelly Clarkson was also reaching for the Kleenex box! Kelly was.. TMZ.com
Lisa Kudrow says she's finally rewatching 'Friends' because of Matthew Perry. The actress has previously admitted that she couldn't bring herself to watch reruns of the beloved NBC sitcom, explaining she didn't want to risk not liking her work on the show. But in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote her upcoming Apple TV+ series 'Time Bandits,' Kudrow revealed that she's begun to revisit old 'Friends' episodes, in large part to keep the memory of her late co-star Perry alive. Perry died October 28th, 2023, at age 54.
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Travis Kelce , Makes First Onstage Appearance With, Taylor Swift.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
On June 23, at the fourth of eight London
Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star
boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway
at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever
onstage appearance with Swift.
Kelce performed alongside Swift for the intro
of 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' in the
new 'Tortured Poets' era of the show.
Normally, for the final transition of the show,
Swift is accompanied by two male dancers
who carry her to a heart-shaped couch. .
NBC reports that Kelce appeared in full
costume and showed off both his acting
and dancing skills while on stage.
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The upbeat track from Swift's latest album
is reportedly about the wildly successful
Eras Tour and her breakup with
longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. .
The pair's high-profile relationship
has been going on for almost a year,
beginning with rumors last summer.
In September, the couple went public
with their relationships at a Kansas City
Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears.
According to NBC, Kelce had
already attended a number of
Swift's London Eras shows. .
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show.
Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of
her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and
Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show
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Supreme Court Rejects , Challenge to Tax Law on, Foreign Investments.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign
corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled
Congress under former President Donald Trump.
NBC reports that the case had attracted scrutiny when
conservative Justice Samuel Alito refused to recuse
himself despite ties with one of the challenging lawyers.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
The case revolved around whether an individual can be
forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned
companies regardless of if they were a source of income.
According to the 16th Amendment
of the Constitution, Congress has the
power to "collect taxes on incomes.".
In the case, Charles and Kathleen Moore claim they were
unfairly taxed on their $40,000 investment in an
India-based company called KisanKraft Machine Tools. .
While the company made a profit, the Moores
claim that they received no dividends and that
the money was reinvested in the business.
As a result, the Moores did not pay taxes between
2006 and 2017 on what the U.S. government later
defined as income from their investment. .
Due to a provision that was part of a major tax law
enacted by former President Donald Trump in 2017,
the Moores paid $15,000 in additional taxes.
They later sought a refund for that payment,
arguing that they had been unlawfully taxed
based on an increase in the value of a capital
investment not qualifying as income.
The couple's challenge was rejected
by the Supreme Court 7-2
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Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks.
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
According to Murthy, the warning would include
language that alerts users to potential mental health
harms associated with using social media.
A surgeon general’s
warning label, which requires
congressional action, would
regularly remind parents and
adolescents that social media
has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Evidence from tobacco labels
shows that surgeon general’s
warnings can increase
awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Murthy reportedly went on to
acknowledge that a warning alone has
limitations and fails to make social media safe.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
According to the American Psychological Association,
teens spend around five hours a day on popular
platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. .
In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media
platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to
the mental health and well-being of our children.".
One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and
2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.
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Microsoft and Activision , Extend Deadline , for Contested Acquisition .
The Verge reports that Microsoft
and Activision have agreed to extend the
deadline on their massive merger to October..
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Wednesday it was appealing a federal judge's ruling that Microsoft could go forward with its $69 billion purchase of "Call of..
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