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AT&T Sells Off DirecTV Stake to TPG for $7.6 Billion as It Shifts Focus to 5G
AT&T is selling its majority stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG for $7.6 billion, marking its exit from the entertainment business.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks at ISS, Set to Rescue Stranded Boeing Astronauts
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station, where it will prepare to bring stranded Boeing astronauts back to Earth.
Spotify Restores Service After Three-Hour Outage Affecting Thousands of US Users
Spotify experienced a three-hour outage affecting over 40,000 US users, but the service has since been restored, with most issues resolved.
Georgia Chemical Plant Fire Spurs Evacuations Over Toxic Smoke Fears
Georgia officials have ordered evacuations after a fire at the BioLab chemical plant near Atlanta spread toxic smoke, though no injuries have been reported.
California Governor Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill Amid Tech Industry Concerns
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial AI safety bill, citing concerns from the tech industry about stifling innovation.
OpenAI Faces $5 Billion in Losses This Year Amid Massive Revenue Surge
OpenAI is projected to lose $5 billion this year despite generating $3.7 billion in revenue, while also pursuing a funding round that could value the company at over $150 billion.
Boeing's Guilty Plea Draws Family Outcry; Federal Hearing Scheduled for Next Month
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for October 11 regarding Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy related to the 737 Max crashes.
7UP Brings Back Shirley Temple Mocktail in Ready-to-Drink Form for the Holidays
7UP is bringing back its nostalgic Shirley Temple mocktail in a ready-to-drink version for the holidays, available at retailers nationwide for a limited time.
Elon Musk's X Faces $5 Million Fine in Brazil to Restore Platform Access
Brazil ordered social platform X to pay over $5 million in fines to lift its service ban, after Elon Musk's company claimed compliance with court orders.
Judge Orders Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify in AI Copyright Infringement Case
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be deposed in a lawsuit brought by authors, including Sarah Silverman, accusing the company of using copyrighted materials to train its AI technology.