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Jan 29 2024
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iRobot and Amazon call it quits, terminate acquisition agreement
Amazon has ended its bid to acquire iRobot, the maker of robotic vacuums, after running up against stiff headwinds with European regulators. In a press release, the companies said that they saw “no path to regulatory approval in the European Union,” preventing them from moving forward. Amazon and iRobot mutually agreed to terminate their previously-announced acquisition agreement, under which
TechCrunchJan 29 2024
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Jokic records triple-double as Nuggets spoil Bucks coach Doc Rivers' debut with 113-107 win
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) pleads for a call with referees in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Nikola Jokic spoiled the Milwaukee coaching debut of Doc Rivers by recording his 14th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets surged by the Bucks 113-107 on Monday night. Jokic
San Diego Union-TribuneJan 29 2024
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Bond set for babysitter accused of killing family dog
SUSSEX, Wis. (WISN) -- A babysitter is now charged with killing a Waukesha County family's dog. WISN reports the family found their eight-year-old chihuahua, Batman, stabbed and with a bag over its head. Newly-released court documents show the dog was found underneath blankets, pillows and stuffed animals in their daughter's bedroom. "Literally left the body in an 11-year-old's room," Waukesha
ABC 27 WKOWJan 17 2024
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Baltimore Sun’s New Right-Wing Owner Kicks Things Off by Insulting Everyone on Staff
Baltimore Sun’s New Right-Wing Owner Kicks Things Off by Insulting Everyone on Staff David Smith, of the Sinclair Broadcasting Group, is laying out a dangerous vision for Maryland’s largest daily newspaper. The Baltimore Sun’s new owner doesn’t seem to be on the same page as the paper’s staff. David D. Smith, the chairman of the monopolistic, conservative, local media empire Sinclair Broadcast
New RepublicJan 15 2024
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Emergency crews rush to White House after 911 caller claims residence on fire, someone trapped inside
On Monday morning, fire engines and ambulances descended upon the White House following a report to 911 dispatchers claiming that there was a fire at the residence. US President Joe Biden and his family were at Camp David when the call came. FILE - A firetruck is parked outside of the White House in Washington, Dec. 19, 2007. A fake 911 call that the White House was on fire sent emergency
Hindustan TimesJan 29 2024
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Amazon and iRobot scrap their acquisition plan, see no path to approval in EU
Amazon.com Inc. AMZN, and Roomba parent iRobot Corp. IRBT, said Monday they are terminating their planned acquisition agreement because they believe there’s no path to regulatory approval in the European Union. “We’re disappointed that Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot could not proceed,” said David Zapolsky, Amazon senior vice president and general counsel. This outcome “will deny consumers
MarketWatchJan 10 2024
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Smith helps Mississippi State knock off No. 5 Tennessee 77-72
Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) attempts a layup with Mississippi State forwards Cameron Matthews (4) and Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) Tolu Smith scored 23 points, including a three-point play with 14.7 seconds remaining, to lead Mississippi State to a 77-72
San Diego Union-TribuneJan 17 2024
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Baltimore Sun returns to local ownership — with a buyer who has some worried
The Baltimore Sun has been bought by David D. Smith, executive chairman of the Sinclair broadcasting chain and an active contributor to conservative causes. A local buyer taking over a struggling newspaper in the 21st century is normally cause for some celebration. But the Baltimore Sun’s newly announced owner’s political background has sparked concern for some over what the 187-year-old
Los Angeles TimesJan 29 2024
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Dan Campbell explains late third-and-goal run that forced Detroit to burn timeout
ALLEN PARK -- While much of the conversation around Dan Campbell has been the failed fourth downs, there is another play call that cost Detroit the opportunity to have one last shot at coming back against the San Francisco 49ers. Trailing 34-24 with 1:05 left, the Lions were facing a third-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Campbell believed running back David Montgomery could pound the ball into
MLive.comJan 28 2024
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Lendeborg and Gaines lead UAB to 97-88 win over No. 19 Memphis for Tigers' 3rd straight loss
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points and 16 rebounds in UAB’s 97-88 victory over No. 19 Memphis. It was the Tigers’ third straight loss. The hot-shooting Blazers upended a reeling Memphis team that had won 18 of their last 19 meetings as Conference USA rivals. UAB’s Eric Gaines broke out of a 3-point slump while scoring 20 points. David Jones led Memphis with 24 points, nine
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