Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Cleared by U.K. Regulator, Finally Paving Path for Deal to Close

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Roku shares rose after the streaming-platform company beat Wall Street expectations for the third quarter of 2023 on the top line. But in providing forward-looking guidance, Roku told investors that the macroeconomic environment remains “uncertain.” The company reported Q3 revenue of $912 million, up 20%, and a net loss of $330 million (or $2.33 per share) — more than double the net loss of $122 million in the year-ago period.

around the world in 2020, with that number predicted to rise to 843 million by 2050. If you’ve succumbed to it yourself, you’ll know it’s the kind of silent paint that can impact every moment of your day.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Former TV news anchors Amy Robach and T. J. Holmes are going to tell their story — and discuss the news of the day — in a new podcast with iHeartMedia.

A regular day at Underworld turns to chaos when Carla Connor (Alison King) can’t pay the workers - will the main business of the cobbles be forced to close? And Ryan Connor’s (Ryan Prescott) previous love interest Crystal Hyde (Erin Austen) returns in Coronation Street spoilers. Carla goes back to work after her trip to Spain, and is livid to find that Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brian) has given Michael Bailey (Ryan Russell) his job back. With Carla on the warpath, Sarah jumps to Michael’s defence reminding Carla that it wasn’t his fault Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) tricked him into transferring the money from the Underworld account.

A popular Fife aquarium has been forced to close its doors after it was ripped apart by Storm Babet.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor President Biden issued an executive order Monday aimed at establishing new safeguards governing the use of AI while also promoting U.S. interests in the artificial-intelligence field.

As Rebecca Loos has once again spoke out about her alleged affair with David Beckham, following the release of his Netflix documentary, Kerry Katona has shared her thoughts that there is 'no need' to be digging up the past.The former Atomic Kitten star, 43, has spoken openly about her own turbulent love life and sympathises with the Beckhams, particularly his wife Victoria.Taking to her weekly column, Kerry said: "Rebecca Loos has spoken out again about her alleged affair with David Beckham, and accused him of “portraying the victim”. "I don’t have any sympathy for her. She’s asking him for an apology but, if it did happen, then they were both in the wrong.

The Finals has announced another beta for the upcoming free-to-play shooter and players will be able to earn in-game extras and keep them for launch.Held from October 26 to November 5, this will be available for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players and it will an open beta allowing for cross-platform play.Two maps from the closed beta will return, Monaco and Seoul, and a new map titled Skyway Stadium will be introduced.Players can get to grips with The Finals mechanics and movements in the practice range before entering one of the four game modes.Cashout involves teams of three players who will compete to find cashboxes, secure them and then deposit them in vaults.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Michael Eisen, a professor at UC Berkeley, said he was fired as the editor of eLife, a medical and life sciences academic journal, after he praised the “moral clarity” of an article about the Israel-Hamas war published by satirical website The Onion. “I have been informed that I am being replaced as the Editor in Chief of @eLife for retweeting a @TheOnion piece that calls out indifference to the lives of Palestinian civilians,” Eisen posted on X (aka Twitter) on Monday. On Oct.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Whitney Cummings is taking her next stand-up special — which she performed while seven months pregnant — to OFTV, the free streaming service operated by OnlyFans, the porn-friendly creator platform. Cummings’ “Mouthy” will be released as an OFTV original, premiering exclusively on the platform on Nov. 15, 2023.

Married At First Sight UK star Georges Berthonneau has finally posted one of the 'squatting for baguettes' clips that his wife Peggy Rose so disapproved of on the E4 show. Georges, 30, upset Peggy, 32, when he opened up about his "online gaming" hobby, which sees him take part in challenges - including squatting on-camera - set by other users in the community. During in-laws week, Georges explained how it works to Peggy's family, saying: “I do online gaming, and in my community the more you watch, you gain points, but I renamed them baguettes.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor On X — the social network formerly called Twitter — about 74% of the most-viral posts promoting misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war in the first week of the conflict were shared by verified blue check-mark accounts, according to a new study. For the first seven days following Hamas’ deadly terrorist attack on Israeli civilians (Oct.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's veterinary hospital is to be named after the late Paul O'Grady.The legendary TV presenter and comedian passed away aged 67 back in March, having become celebrated in his later years as a huge lover of all things furry - making 11 series of Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs (at Battersea itself) and three series of Paul O'Grady: Animal Orphans.The Sun reports that the charity put together a 'tribute fund' after Paul's death, raising close to half a million pounds in the process, most of which will be used on "life-saving and transformative medical procedures" for poorly pets. Five separate animal charities close to the entertainer's heart will get £20,000 too.

After a winding road of regulatory challenges, Microsoft today closed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, creating a video game behemoth.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The European Union has issued a warning to TikTok over reports that the app is being used to “disseminate illegal content and disinformation” related to the Hamas-Israel conflict in violation of EU law, including “violent content depicting hostage taking and other graphic videos.” In a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, EU commissioner Thierry Breton wrote, “Following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel, we have indications that TikTok is being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation in the EU. Let me remind you that the Digital Services Act sets very precise obligations regarding content moderation.” He requested a “prompt, accurate and complete response to this request within the next 24 hours.” Breton’s notice to TikTok comes after he sent similar warnings to X/Twitter owner Elon Musk and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor If your favorite broadcast network goes dark on a cable or satellite TV provider because of a business dispute, you should get some money back, FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel says. Rosenworcel on Wednesday announced two proposals she said would “further the FCC’s strategic goal to empower consumers in the media marketplace.” One proposal seeks comment on whether and how to require cable and satellite TV providers to issue rebates to subscribers in the event of a blackout “due to a failure to reach a retransmission consent agreement with broadcast station(s)/group owners.” The other solicits input on a rule that would force pay-TV operators to notify the FCC via an online public portal if there’s a broadcast-programming blackout 24 hours or more.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor It’s not just X/Twitter: The European Union also has put Meta on notice about the urgent need to address a flood of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict to remain in compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act. In an Oct.

Schools were forced to close with homes left without water in Oldham. United Utilities have been assessing the issue which has been revealed as a burst main in the Lees area.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor X, the Elon Musk-owned social platform previously known as Twitter, has failed to flag “dozens” of posts purporting to show developments of the Israel-Hamas conflict that are false, CNBC reported. The social network has in fact flagged several posts as misleading or false, including a video “purportedly showing Israeli airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza,” according to CNBC.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Netflix has given the green light to a new “Squid Game” slot machine — the streamer’s first licensing deal in the casino and gambling industry. The slot game is based on one of Netflix’s most popular shows of all time, the South Korean survival drama “Squid Game.” Built by gaming company Light & Wonder, it will integrate several iconic (and deadly) games from the show such as Red Light, Green Light; Tug of War; and the Glass Tile. Light & Wonder also will introduce a digital “Squid Game”-themed game featuring three bonus rounds based on the series.