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Ex-Googler leads Softbank invasion of Hollywood

Softbank Corp’s investment in a Hollywood movie studio represents the coming out party for two new players in the U.S. entertainment industry -- the Japanese telecommunications company and Nikesh Arora, the former Google Inc executive running a new media and internet company.


Facebook wins EU approval for $19 billion WhatsApp bid

Facebook (FB.O), the world's most popular social network, gained European Union clearance on Friday for its proposed $19 billion takeover of mobile messaging startup WhatsApp in a deal setting it against the telecoms industry.

Euro zone business growth in September weakest this year: PMI

Euro zone business grew at the slowest rate this year in September, reflecting falling demand in the region where new orders were the weakest in almost a year, surveys showed on Friday.

U.S. hiring seen rebounding in September

U.S. employers likely stepped up hiring in September and the jobless rate probably held at a six-year low, which could bolster bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike in mid-2015.


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New reports claim that Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray have been fighting in public, and may not get married as they had planned.
Nina Dobrev, latest victim of 'The Fappening', private photos leaked together with other actresses like Annalynne Mccord, Zoe Kazan, and Emily Bett Rickards
Hugh Jackman and other celebrities grab their "love grenades" to help raise awareness of testicular cancer and encourage men to do testicular self-checks.
'Hannibal' is in its third season and fans and viewers are just getting more and more excited with the thriller series.
Apple users have been plagued with security issues following the celebrity nude hack. It appears that another security issue may be brewing through the frequent locations tracker feature.
iPhone 6 owners, beware: Apple's latest flagship tracks its user's every move. Apple made the headlines again with reports that reveal they have included tracking systems in the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus.
G-Dragon is in the hot seat after posting a very controversial photo on his Instagram account -- something that looked like a dangerous party drug.
Juan Pablo Galavis has recently been quoted as saying 'time will tell' in regards to his relationship with Nikki Ferrell, who has just sworn off Twitter.
Software giant Google Inc plans to launch a mobile messaging app it is likely to test in India and other emerging markets, the Economic Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources.
Japan's Tokio Marine Holdings Inc sees many attractive acquisition opportunities in North America, its chief executive said, even after spending more than $7 billion to buy insurance companies there in the last six years.