The UK government is considering intervention in Paramount-Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns about media plurality and concentration of ownership. UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has expressed a 'minded to intervene' stance, pending responses from the companies. If pursued, the UK media regulator Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority will assess the deal's public interest and competition impact. The transaction has cleared US Department of Justice review but faces scrutiny from US state attorneys general, with closure expected in Q3 2026.
The Organic Produce Summit 2026, held July 14-16 in Monterey, California, features a comprehensive education program with industry leaders discussing sustainability, market trends, and innovations in organic produce. Highlights include a new women's ...
Crédit Agricole has acquired 100% of CAWL's capital from Worldline, shifting their partnership from a capital-based to a commercial collaboration. CAWL will continue integrating Worldline's payment acceptance solutions in its offerings, aiming to str...
Omnea, an AI-driven procurement platform, has launched the Omnea Future Founders Fund in partnership with Firedrop to support employees who want to start their own companies after five years at Omnea. Employees can pitch for $250,000 in seed funding ...
Crédit Agricole has fully acquired CAWL from Worldline, transitioning their partnership from equity-based to a commercial model. CAWL will continue integrating Worldline's payment acceptance solutions, aiming to strengthen its position in French merc...
Aikido Security has acquired Root to improve the security of open source software by enabling AI agents to research, patch, and test vulnerabilities without forcing teams to upgrade or migrate. This approach addresses the growing threat of supply cha...
