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All the latest news stories about the business world: mergers, IPOs, trends, personalities, and more


Disney Faces Political Pressure in Early Test for New CEO
The dispute between late night host Jimmy Kimmel and the President and First Lady is creating an early leadership challenge for Josh D’Amaro.

OpenAI Trial Kicks Off as Musk and Altman Face Off in Court
A high-stakes legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI officially began today in federal court in Oakland, California.

Smartsheet Sold to Vista and Blackstone for $8.4B
Smartsheet, a workplace collaboration software company, will be taken private in an $8 point 4 billion deal with Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone.

Telegram To Share User Data With Law Enforcement
After Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France for alleged criminal activity, the company announced it would now share user data with law enforcement.

DOJ Files Antitrust Case Against Visa Inc.
The U.S. Justice Department is set to file an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging the company has illegally monopolized the U.S. debit card market.

FICO Utilizes AI To Enhance Business Decision-Making
AI is revolutionizing credit scoring by analyzing diverse data sources, enhancing accuracy & financial inclusion for those lacking traditional credit histories.

"Fast Friends" Game Show Celebrates 30 Years Of "Friends"
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Friends," a new game show called "Fast Friends" is set to premiere on the streaming platform, Max.

Kmart Closes Last Full-Size U.S. Store
Kmart is closing its last full-size store in the U.S. mainland on October 20th in Bridgehampton, New York.

TikTok Purges Russian Accounts Over U.S. Election
TikTok has unfollowed accounts tied to Russian media outlets for violating its guidelines by attempting "covert influence" ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.

Boeing Boosts Offer To End 11-day Strike
The plane manufacturer is raising its offer to the International Association of Machinists Union, now proposing a 30 percent raise over four years.

The Future of Mergers & Acquistions After Interest Rate Cuts
Founder & CEO at Align Business Advisory, Dena Jalbert, joins Cheddar to discuss the future of the M&A space and which sectors to watch out for. Watch!
