Monthly Archive: April 2018

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UFC star McGregor facing criminal charges in New York City

NEW YORK — Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC’s biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion’s most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full […]

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Hydro One deal to buy U.S. company Avista receives antitrust clearance

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. says it has received antitrust clearance in the United States for its deal to acquire U.S. energy company Avista Corp. The Ontario-based utility says the 30-day waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act expired Thursday night. Hydro One announced the friendly deal to acquire Avista last summer in an […]

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Dunkin’ Donuts selling fries, pretzels and chicken tenders

BOSTON — Want some fries with that doughnut? Dunkin’ Donuts is selling Donut Fries along with other non-traditional products as part of a new $2 snacking menu at a small number of its stores in the Boston area. In addition to the fries, customers can also order pretzel bites, waffle-breaded chicken tenders, Munchkin dippers and […]

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Myanmar groups say Facebook hasn’t controlled hate speech

BANGKOK — Civil society and rights groups in Myanmar say Facebook has failed to adequately act against online hate speech that incites violence against the country’s Muslim minority. Phandeeyar, a digital innovation lab, and five other groups wrote an open letter to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, challenging his contention in a recent interview […]