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It will take a while! In the latest document shared among you Official siteThe UK regulator has revealed that it only wants to close an investigation into Activision’s acquisition of Blizzard. March 2023. According to the agency, the second phase of investigation should be completed only on March 1, 2023. But still within the deadline set by Microsoft It will take until June 2023 to complete the acquisition. It is worth remembering that the second phase began after many complaints from Sony, which even praised the start of the investigation. In addition to confirming the deadline, the company revealed that…

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Background – Josch13/Pixabay Huddersfield Penn (left) was born in 1865 and is considered the founder of the Yorkshire terrier breed. The dog that spawned an entire breed, the tiny Huddersfield Pen is classified as such. A dog born in 1865, Ben, the pet of MA Foster of Bradford, won 74 dog show competitions and bred many puppies, becoming the basis for what became the Yorkshire Terrier breed we know today. Despite an illustrious life, Ben met a tragic end, dying in 1871 when he was six years old after being run over by a cart. Missing since the interwar period,…

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A queue of Brazilians preparing to vote for president in the British capital this Sunday (2) has turned three corners before midday. The Brazilian consulate in London said the movement had been increasing since the morning and the turnout was expected to be higher than in previous elections. A queue of Brazilians preparing to vote for president in the British capital this Sunday (2) has turned three corners before midday. The Brazilian consulate in London said the movement had been increasing since the morning and the turnout was expected to be higher than in previous elections. Vivian Oswald is RFI’s…

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UK backs off on new tax Note that after the announcement of the move, the pound fell to an all-time low and British government bonds began to sell off at historic rates. The British government backed away from creating a new 45% income tax rate for people earning £150,000 (about €171,000) a year. “It is clear that the 45% rate has become a distraction from our primary mission to address the challenges facing our economy,” UK Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng said. After the announcement of the move, the pound…

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is still amazed at how much English people have become football fans. The 32-year-old has been on three NFL tours of London, concluding his latest visit with a 28-25 win over the New Orleans Saints at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. That makes him one of the few players in the league’s 15-year history in the capital to travel to all three spots used, all of Minnesota’s wins. He didn’t take it for granted. “Yeah, that means a lot to me,” he said. “I’ve seen all three stadiums, my first year I was in…

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is still amazed at how much English people have become football fans. The 32-year-old has been on three NFL tours of London, concluding his latest visit with a 28-25 win over the New Orleans Saints at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. That makes him one of the few players in the league’s 15-year history in the capital to travel to all three spots used, all of Minnesota’s wins. He didn’t take it for granted. “Yeah, that means a lot to me,” he said. “I’ve seen all three stadiums, my first year I was in…

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Published in: 10/02/2022 – 14:57Amended by: 10/02/2022 – 14:58 A queue of Brazilians preparing to vote for president in the British capital this Sunday (2) has turned three corners before midday. The Brazilian consulate in London said the movement had been increasing since the morning and the turnout was expected to be higher than in previous elections. Vivian Oswald is RFI’s correspondent in LondonWith the second largest immigrant community in Europe, the UK has the largest number of candidates to take part in presidential elections. Around 35,000 Brazilians living in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to visit…

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Have you ever imagined what it would be like if that were the case?Matrix” Got a concert? Well, it looks like you’ll no longer have the job of imagining what that would be like, because soon, the iconic film created by the Wachowski sisters will be adapted for the stage. That’s right! And as far as directing goes, “Trainspotting” (1996) and “Slumdog Millionaire?” No one else will do Danny Boyle from the movies. (2008). The big news came via Variety, but don’t be fooled into thinking the new musical adaptation will be the same as the one in amateur theaters.…

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“Unholy”, the recently released collaboration between Sam Smith and Kim Petras, debuted directly in the UK Singles Chart. It was Kate Bush’s seventh number one. Up That Hill (A Deal With God)”, which soon appeared at # 100 a few months back.There were four debuts in the top 40, three of which came from hip-hop group T-Block Europe’s new album “Lab 5”: “4 The Win” (23rd), “She Ain’t Nobody (feat. Burna Boy)” (30th). and “Conor McGregor” (39th), along with “Mel Made Me Do It” at No. 12, a new song from another local rap star Stormzy. Apart from these, “Words…

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AFP/Getty ImagesThe UK scheme is one of many around the world implementing 4-day working weeks. In the midst of a six-month trial with Four-day working weeks across the UKMany companies have seen initial success Results From a recent survey. Of the 41 companies that responded to the questionnaire, 35 said they were “likely” or “very likely” to continue the reduced work week after the pilot ended. In total, 72 companies are taking part in the trial, which will see their employees – a total of 3,300 people – get one day off with pay per week between Monday and Friday.…

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