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MoneyFederal antitrust regulators had sought to block the acquisition on the grounds that it would hurt competition in the emerging virtual reality market. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila denied the Federal Trade Commission's request for a preliminary injunction against the deal. The judge's ruling said the agency did not provide sufficient evidence to prove its case. Meta said it will now proceed with its acquisition of Within Unlimited.See the Story
Meta to buy VR startup Within after favorable court ruling
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Latin America · Port-Au-PrinceHaiti has failed to hold elections since the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Mo�se. Many doubt the creation of the council will help the government hold elections this year as envisioned. Prime Minister Ariel Henry said Monday that it was a significant step toward that goal.See the Story
Haiti appoints council amid push to hold general elections
83% Left coverage: 6 sources
Kingston Western police list wanted men, persons of interest
Americas · JamaicaAndre McDonald, a Jamaican-born US Air Force Major, was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison on Monday. The sentence was read by presiding judge Judge Frank Castro. McDonald, 40, is the son of Portland businessman Everton "Beachy Stout" McDonald who is accused of murdering both his wives in Jamaica. McDonald will be eligible for parole after 10 years.See the Story
Beachy Stout’s son gets 20-year prison sentence for slaying wife
Massimiliano AllegriJuventus was docked 15 points by the Italian Football Federation on January 20 for overstating capital gains on player sales. The deduction, and three league matches without a win, have dropped Juventus from second in Serie A to 13th. The Turin club has announced an appeal to the Italian Olympic Committee.See the Story
Serie A: Juventus must focus first on avoiding drop, says Allegri
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Earthquake · TurkeyAuthorities feared the death toll would keep climbing as rescuers searched for survivors in a region beset by more than a decade of Syria's civil war and a refugee crisis. Residents jolted out of sleep by the pre-dawn quake rushed outside in the rain and snow to escape falling debris, while those who were trapped cried for help.See the Story
Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 1,300
62% Center coverage: 135 sources
Harry KaneHarry Kane has set his sights on breaking the Premier League's all-time goals record after becoming the leading scorer in Tottenham's history. Kane's first-half strike in Sunday's 1-0 win against Manchester City took him past Jimmy Greaves to a record 267 goals for the north London club. The 29-year-old's predatory finish also made him only the third player to reach 200 goals in the league.See the Story
Harry Kane: How Tottenham's record scorer notched 200 Premier League goals
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Christiana · ChristianaCommuters in St Ann have been told to brace for another day of disruption in the transport sector. Transport operators across several routes threaten to protest for a second day in a row. Taxi operators withdrew their service as they protested against several issues they say are affecting them in the sector. The new Road Traffic Act was high on the list of complaints.See the Story
