Apollo Global Management and Sony’s Bid to Buy Paramount Global Faces Antitrust Hurdles from Democratic-Led Regulators
The Battle for Paramount: Antitrust Concerns and Regulatory Hurdles
Apollo Global Management and Sony’s $26 billion all-cash bid to acquire Paramount Global seems to be facing a significant hurdle in getting the deal passed Democratic-led federal regulators, multiple sources told The Post. Among antitrust concerns is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 39% cap on local affiliates’ reach, which could be exceeded if the merger were approved by Paramount’s board.
The FCC exemption loophole known as the “UHF Discount” that counts stations with channels in the UHF bandwidth above 700 MHz as covering half of their households was initially passed in 1985 but revoked in 2016 before being reinstated by Republican FCC Chair Ajit
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Al Bilad newspaper “Work”: Establishing professional standards and requirements for practicing 22 technical professions
– 2024-05-07 03:50:13
The Ministry of Labor reported that a joint working team was formed between representatives of the Ministry and representatives of Empower Bahrain Skills, the Labor Market Regulatory Authority, and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where they worked during the last period to prepare for the Bahrain Skills Project. The team also developed visions and practical procedures regarding the implementation of the Council of Ministers’ decision. About the Bahrain Skills Project, especially the development of professional standards and requirements for practicing 25 practical professions.
The technical professions for which professional standards have been set within the Bahrain Skills Project, according to the Ministry of Labor, are summarized in 22 professions as follows: the welding profession with all its branches, the insulation materials installer profession with all its branches, the occupational health and safety officer profession with all its branches, the tile installer profession with all its branches, the water withdrawal profession. Construction in all its branches, the carpenter profession in all its branches, the car mechanic profession in all its branches, the heavy machinery mechanic profession in all its branches, the heavy equipment maintenance mechanic profession in all its branches, the asphalt paving profession in all its branches, the steel parts casting profession in all its branches, the rock drilling and drilling profession in all its branches, The profession of a grinder with all its branches, the profession of working on steel with all its branches, the profession of a scaffolding/scaffold installer with all its branches, the profession of manufacturing aluminum doors with all its branches, the profession of an operator of road and construction equipment and machines with all its branches, the profession of an operator of industrial equipment and machines with all its branches, the profession of an equipment operator. And factory work machinery in all its branches, the profession of dyer in all its branches, the profession of precision instrument operator and control in all its branches, the profession of installer of pipes and sanitary installations in all its branches.
In its response to a question submitted by MP Ahmed Al Salloum regarding the most prominent developments i
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Volkskrant winner of the De Tegel journalism prize
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The most prestigious journalistic prizes in the Netherlands were awarded tonight in The Hague. The ten best journalistic productions of last year were rewarded with a Tegel.
The big winner is de Volkskrant, with Tegels in the Primary Reporting and News categories. Rob Vreeken’s reports from Israel for De Volkskrant were praised by the professional jury.
“His stories show why we have and should keep reporters on the ground, with deep knowledge of a conflict. Vreeken gives current events a human face and provides context,” said the jury about the winner of the Tile for First-line Reporting. .
The NOS live blog about the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 last year was also nominated in the sa
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MARITIME TRANSPORT – The revival of the port of Iharana under discussion
| The Iharana port landing stage hosted Friday’s round table. |
The lack of infrastructure in the port of Iharana (Vohémar) penalizes economic operators in the northern regions of the island. A roundtable was held to explore solutions.
Avenues and solutions have been explored to get the port of Iharana out of its current situation. “Ensure that the port of Vohémar recovers, and once again becomes a driving force of the economy in the north of the island”, this is the objective of the round table on Friday at the port of Iharana, commonly known as the name of Vohémar. Basically, this port was to serve as a pillar of economic growth in the re
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MARITIME TRANSPORT – The revival of the port of Iharana under discussion
Pension payment expires in May 2024. The first elderly people already have the money. These are the rates after indexation [7.05.2024]
May pension payments have begun. Benefits have increased since this year’s indexation. In May, some people received money faster than usual. Find out when to expect a transfer from ZUS.
In May the vast majority of pensioners will receive the basic allowance it was increased in March by the indexation index. When to expect money from the social security institution?
Pensions are paid normally on the following days of the month: 1, 5, 6, 10, 15, 20 and 25
The first May pension payments began in April. People who received the benefit in the first period received a pension or disability pension until April 30th, because May 1st is, obviously, a public holiday.
Another novelty concerned May 5th, because this year it falls on a Sunday. Pensions for this group of people have been paid 2 housesbecause May 3rd is another holiday.
The change also applies to the date of May 25th, which falls on a Saturday. Pensioners they will receive the money the day before.
This year pensions increased by 12.12%. This was the indexation rate. For seniors this means a sharp increase for the second year in a row. What are the pension rates after indexation? These will be the pension transfers in May 2024. We have published the calculations in our gallery.
The indexation of pensions and annuities in 2024 is a response to rising inflation, with the aim of maintaining the real purchasing power of pension ben
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Muang Thai Capital Public Company Limited (MTC) Stock Soars 2.22% – Analysts Predict Further Growth
Stock news 10:44 am 2024-05-07
MTC increased by 2.22% 1.00 baht to 46.00 baht, trading value 30.71 million baht at 10.34 am from the opening price of 45.50 baht, highest price 46.00 baht, lowest price 45.25 baht.
SAWAD increased by 1.25% by 0.50 baht to 40.50 baht, trading value 134.81 million baht.
TIDLOR increased by 1.40% by 0.30 baht to 21.80 baht, trading value 59.71 million baht.
Kasikorn Securities said in its analysis that the financial sector is expected to get a positive sentiment from the declining bond yield picture. Especially Muang Thai Capital Public Company Limited (MTC), which is the group’s top pick We expect MTC to report 1Q24 profit of 1.3 billion baht, stable QoQ but expanding more than 20% YoY and if looking ahead The profit trend continues to improve, especially in 2Q24 where profits are estimated to expand QoQ and YoY from increased loans and reduced cost to income.
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Muang Thai Capital Public Company Limited (MTC) Stock Soars 2.22% – Analysts Predict Further Growth
BYD: Chinese electric car manufacturer struggles with mold problem
An electric car from the Chinese manufacturer BYD after its arrival in Bremerhaven. picture alliance/dpa | Lars Penning
The Chinese electric car manufacturer brought thousands of vehicles to Bremerhaven in February to conquer the German market.
But according to a media report, sales in the country of Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are stalling. Only a three-digit number of BYD cars were newly registered in March.
The “Handelsblatt” also reports a mold problem in the cars that were delivered. BYD denies this.
They were images with symbolic power: Last February, the “BYD Explorer No. 1”. The Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD’s own freighter brought 3,000 vehicles to Germany. This seemed to be the start of Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz taking the country by storm. But according to a media report, BYD’s latest figures in this country are sobering.
In March, no more than 160 new vehicles from the new car giant were registered in Germany. This is reported b
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BYD: Chinese electric car manufacturer struggles with mold problem
The timber industry has recovered from a deep recession, but cautions against getting too excited
Indicators promising recovery
According to Vaidas Žagūnis, a member of the board of Citadele bank and head of the Business Banking Service for the Baltic States, the dynamics of the wood and furniture sector has a significant impact on the overall results of Lithuanian manufacturing. According to the data of the State Data Agency, in 2023 companies in this sector produced 17 percent. from the entire Lithuanian manufacturing industry production. However, the wood and furniture industry recently stood out not only for its great importance to the indicators of the Lithuanian industry, but also for its large production contraction: in 2023 the production volume of the wood industry shrank by 24 percent, and that of the furniture industry by 14 percent.
in 2024 for both the wood and furniture industry should be noticeably better, and the latest data from the State Data Agency already show that these sectors are climbing out of the peak of the recession rather quickly. The peak of the production crisis in the Lithuanian wood industry was reached exactly a year ago, when the decline in production volumes reached 31 percent, and in the furniture industry – in 2023. in June, when the decline in production volumes reached 18 percent. (in both cases, a 3-month moving average is calculated).
The latest data on wood and furniture production contrast strongly: in February, after a 15-month hiatus, annual production growth in the wood industry was already positi
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The timber industry has recovered from a deep recession, but cautions against getting too excited
Are Free Loans Without Schufa Really Bad? The Truth Revealed
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Not to be forgotten, Ida Fauziyah actually appreciated the retired Ministry of Manpower
– 2024-05-07 03:56:44
MINISTER of Manpower Ida Fauziyah expressed her appreciation to the retirees of the Ministry of Manpower for their contribution, dedication and service over the years. The retirees are not forgotten.
This was conveyed when attending the Halal Bihalal of the Central Wredatama Prima Karya Association (PW Prika) (Retired Organization of t
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