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Pernod Ricard has held merger talks with Jack Daniel’s maker, source says

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

By Emma Rumney March 26 (Reuters) - France's Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's owner Brown‑Forman have held talks about a possible merger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, a move that would unite the world's second-largest spirits maker with the largest player in... Read More.

Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

As the Trump administration wages war on Iran, it's citing national security to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico - a move alarming environmental groups who say it could set a... Read More.

Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a ‘toll booth’ regime

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran's de facto chokehold over the crucial waterway and formalize its ability to... Read More.

Microsoft freezes hiring in major cloud, sales groups, The Information reports

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

March 26 (Reuters) - Microsoft executives have in recent weeks told managers at major divisions, including its cloud unit and North American sales groups, to suspend new hiring, The Information reported on Thursday, citing three employees with direct knowledge of the decision. (Reporting by... Read More.

Exclusive-Musk rewrites IPO playbook with large slice of SpaceX stock for retail investors, source says

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

By Echo Wang, Milana Vinn and Sabrina Valle NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - Elon Musk is discussing allocating as much as 30% of SpaceX's initial public offering to individual investors - at least three times the usual retail slice - leaning on his rabid... Read More.

United Airlines flight attendants reach tentative five-year labor deal

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO, March 26 (Reuters) - United Airlines flight attendants have reached a five-year tentative labor agreement with the carrier, their union said on Thursday, after cabin crews last year voted down an earlier proposed deal. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA said the... Read More.

AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to... Read More.

The Oscars are moving to the Peacock Theater in 2029, their first year on YouTube

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Oscars are leaving Hollywood. In 2029, the year the telecast moves from ABC to YouTube, the ceremony itself will move from its longtime home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to downtown Los Angeles and the Peacock Theater, 9... Read More.

Stryker says manufacturing mostly restored after cyberattack

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

March 26 (Reuters) - Medical device maker Stryker said on Thursday its operations were steadily improving towards full capacity, after a cyberattack caused widespread disruption to its business. Shares of Stryker climbed 2% after the company said its manufacturing capability was quickly ramping with most... Read More.

Novo Nordisk appoints Mars CEO as board observer

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

COPENHAGEN, March 26 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk on Thursday elected Poul Weihrauch, CEO of family-owned U.S. candy and pet food giant Mars, as observer to its board, as the drugmaker seeks to strengthen its position in the highly competitive U.S. obesity market. The maker of... Read More.

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Pernod Ricard has held merger talks with Jack Daniel’s maker, source says

Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf

Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a ‘toll booth’ regime

Exclusive-Musk rewrites IPO playbook with large slice of SpaceX stock for retail investors, source says

United Airlines flight attendants reach tentative five-year labor deal

AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots

The Oscars are moving to the Peacock Theater in 2029, their first year on YouTube

Stryker says manufacturing mostly restored after cyberattack

Novo Nordisk appoints Mars CEO as board observer

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