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Global Cash to buy slot machine maker Multimedia Games

Global Cash Access Holdings Inc (GCA.N), which provides cash services to casinos, said it would buy slot machine maker Multimedia Games Holding Co Inc (MGAM.O) for about $1.2 billion to strengthen its gaming business.


New apps aim to make students more productive in new school year

Students eager to keep on top of classes, assignments and extra-curricular activities can turn to new apps to keep them organized as the new school year ramps up.

Blackberry Passport to be unveiled on September 24; "odd-shaped" smartphone expected to be expensive and a hit in Asia and Europe

Though Blackberry Passport's specifications have already been leaked, its price range is what most people are looking forward to on the upcoming invite-only September 24 event. Blackberry allegedly came up with the odd shape for functionality, and tech experts are thinking it will be a success in Asia and Europe.

NBA Rumors: Greg Monroe wants money and a winning franchise by signing qualifying offer from Detroit Pistons

After signing a one year $5.5 million qualifying offer from the Detroit Pistons, restricted free agent Greg Monroe has gained complete control of his future. Signing the qualifying offer automatically sets his path as an unrestricted free agent next summer which means he will have the power to play with any team that he wants.


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India's Bharti Airtel Ltd (BRTI.NS) has agreed to sell more than 3,500 of its mobile phone masts in six African countries to telecommunications tower company Eaton Towers in a bid to cut costs, the companies said on Monday.
Australian junior iron ore miner Western Desert Resources Ltd said it had called in administrators after failing to negotiate a deal with its bankers, due largely to plunging iron ore prices.
In June 2013, activist investors got the board of SandRidge Energy Inc (SD.N) to fire its CEO Tom Ward, arguing that he had mismanaged the Oklahoma City company and destroyed billions in shareholder value.
Japan's largest e-commerce firm Rakuten Inc (4755.T) said it was in talks to buy U.S. rebate site operator Ebates, a deal reportedly worth $950 million and the latest in a long line of overseas acquisitions.
Harvard University has received the largest donation in its history, the school announced on Monday: $350 million from the Morningside Foundation to the School of Public Health.
Pop culture critic website What Culture recently named “The Winter Soldier” as one of the coolest characters Marvel has introduced. Is the character taking the hero role in the upcoming "Captain America 3?"
Alison Brie and Dave Franco have both been named victims of the leaked nude photo scandal that targeted over hundreds of celebrities, mostly women. Franco is the only male to have been attached to the scandal. The relationship of the two is unaffected by the photos, but they are keeping a low profile.
China's exports rose more than forecast in August while imports unexpectedly fell, pushing the trade surplus to a record high for the second consecutive month and underlining the challenges facing policymakers as they struggle to revive tepid domestic demand.
'Game of Thrones' fans recently received news that Hodor and Bran will not be in season five, but Isaac Hempstead-Wright, who plays Bran, allegedly confirmed Bran's presence. Meanwhile, series author George R.R. Martin will be releasing a new book before finishing up 'The Winds of Winter,' which decides Bran and Hodor's fate.
A combination of record imports and record U.S. soybean production look set to knock soybean meal prices sharply lower over the final months of 2014.