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FTC Sues to Block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B Merger
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft’s planned $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard, saying it could suppress competitors to its Xbox game consoles and its growing games subscription business.
New York Times Journalists, Other Workers on 24-hour Strike
Hundreds of New York Times journalists and other staff have walked off the job for 24 hours.
Bill Protecting Same-sex, Interracial Unions Passes House
The House gave final approval Thursday to protections for same-sex marriages.
WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The swap comes at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine and it achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden. But ...
Hawaii remembrance to draw handful of Pearl Harbor survivors
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs doesn’t have statistics for how many Pearl Harbor survivors are still living. But its data show the number of World War II veterans is rapidly declining.
Democratic Sen. Warnock Wins Georgia Runoff Against Walker
The Democratic party won’t have to negotiate a power-sharing deal with Republicans and Vice President Kamala Harris won’t be called on as much to break tie votes.
Trump Organization Convicted in Executive Tax Dodge Scheme
Donald Trump’s company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars.
Colorado Gay Club Shooting Suspect Charged With Hate Crimes
According to defense lawyers, Aldrich is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.
US Power Grid Has Long Faced Terror Threat
Nobody has been charged in the shooting as of Monday, and authorities don't yet know the motive.
Arizona Certifies 2022 Election Despite GOP Complaints
Election results have largely been certified without issue around the country, but Arizona was an exception.