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Month: December 2021

PSG to play Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 after technical error forces re-draw

By Ben Church, CNN Paris Saint-Germain will play Real Madrid in a star-studded Champions League Round-of-16 tie after fixtures were redrawn following a technical error. European football’s governing body UEFA declared the initial draw void earlier on Monday after Manchester United was drawn by mistake and the English Premier League club will probably be relieved.

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UK antitrust watchdog investigates Microsoft’s Nuance deal

LONDON (AP) — British antitrust regulators are opening an investigation into Microsoft’s $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance. It’s the latest sign they’re tightening up scrutiny of big technology deals. The Competition and Markets Authority said Monday that it’s looking into the purchase because of concerns that it could result in a “substantial

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UK antitrust watchdog investigates Microsoft’s Nuance deal

LONDON (AP) — British antitrust regulators are opening an investigation into Microsoft’s $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance. It’s the latest sign they’re tightening up scrutiny of big technology deals. The Competition and Markets Authority said Monday that it’s looking into the purchase because of concerns that it could result in a “substantial

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Biden admin reveals 60 finalists for $1B in economic grants

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has announced 60 finalists for $1 billion in economic development grants tied to the Biden administration’s coronavirus relief package. The grants are aimed at improving job training and regional industry partnerships. There were 529 applicants for the grants. The government ultimately will choose

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Biden admin reveals 60 finalists for $1B in economic grants

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has announced 60 finalists for $1 billion in economic development grants tied to the Biden administration’s coronavirus relief package. The grants are aimed at improving job training and regional industry partnerships. There were 529 applicants for the grants. The government ultimately will choose

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Louisville detective who fatally shot Breonna Taylor is appealing his termination from the police department

By Amir Vera, CNN One of the Louisville detectives who fatally shot Breonna Taylor during a botched raid is appealing his termination this week. The Louisville Metro Police Department terminated Detective Myles Cosgrove in January for use of deadly force for firing 16 rounds into Taylor’s home and failing to activate his body camera, according

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