EU investigates Microsoft’s deal to buy Activision Blizzard
BRUSSELS — The European Union has launched an investigation into Microsoft’s planned takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard, fearing the $69 billion deal would…
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Kohl’s CEO steps down to take president role at Levi Strauss
NEW YORK — Michelle Gass, CEO of department store chain Kohl’s, is stepping down from her role early next month and will become the president…
Kohl’s CEO steps down to take president role at Levi Strauss
NEW YORK — Michelle Gass, CEO of department store chain Kohl’s, is stepping down from her role early next month and will become the president…
Stocks drift up and down ahead of election, inflation data
NEW YORK — Wall Street is drifting in early trading as Americans head to the polls to vote in midterm elections that are being heavily…
Adidas appoints boss of rival Puma as CEO after Ye fallout
BERLIN — Adidas has appointed Bjørn Gulden, the CEO of rival Puma, as its new chief executive, and he will take over the German sportswear…
Treaty against fossil fuels floated at UN climate summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — The world should adopt a treaty that stops the spread of fossil fuel energy, much like it has tried to with…
Nintendo’s profit climbs on Switch machine, software sales
TOKYO — Japanese video game maker Nintendo recorded a 34% surge in its profit in the first half of the fiscal year on strong sales…
UPDATE: Powerball ticket sold in California snags record $2.04B win
DES MOINES — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without…
Walgreens push into comprehensive care picks up momentum
Walgreens extended its push into more comprehensive health care with its VillageMD unit acquiring another urgent and primary care chain, Summit Health-CityMD, in a deal…
U.S. voters fret about democracy, polarization before election
American voters are fractured politically and culturally ahead of Election Day, and they are anxious about where their country is heading — on inflation, abortion,…