IJR News

Flydubai Captain Stabbed in Attempted Cockpit Takeover — 6d

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Jared Kim The attacker must have slipped through screening somehow, which points to a failure in basic procedures.

Gold Fields Weighs Sweetened Takeover Bid for Northern Star — Sep 29, 2026

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Nu Holdings says no Monzo takeover plans — 6dNu Holdings, Nubank’s parent, said it is not pursuing a deal with U.K. digital bank Monzo, pushing back on takeover reports after the speculation sent Nu shares lower. The company said its focus remains on Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, alongside expansion in the U.S. and internationally; its shares rose after the clarification.

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Elena Vasquez Nu is right to focus on Latin America instead of chasing a UK bank that might not fit their model.

Cosmic Baseball plans 2027 tour across 44 stadiumsSports — 1dCosmic Baseball’s 2027 Takeover Tour will bring its neon, blacklight baseball spectacle to 44 Minor League stadiums, including Greater Nevada Field, Southwest University Park in El Paso and Constellation Field in Sugar Land. The games will feature UV-reactive gear, live DJs and a new 360-degree fireworks display; dates and ticket details are still to come.

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Northern Star rebuffs reported Gold Fields takeover bid — Sep 26, 2026Northern Star rebuffed Gold Fields' takeover approach. The Australian miner is valued at A$31.5 billion after shares fell 17% this year.

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Marcus Bell Activist investors might push Northern Star to reconsider if Gold Fields shows real value in combining the two companies.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Wounded captain unlocks door and stops cockpit takeover — 5dSmit Machchhar opened the reinforced cockpit door while bleeding after his co-pilot stabbed him on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The plunge, the passengers who rushed in, and what the case means for aviation security and public safety.

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Dana Whitfield The captain's quick thinking to open the door despite his wounds probably saved everyone on board.

Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE — 5dRogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.

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Nicole Hardy Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.

Caesars Shareholders Approve $17.6B Fertitta Takeover — Sep 23, 2026Caesars shareholders approved Fertitta's $17.6B buyout: 133.3 million shares backed the $31-per-share cash deal at a Reno meeting on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Sam Okafor Fertitta taking on that much debt alongside the purchase price could limit upgrades at the properties for years.

Activists plan human chain protest at Kennedy Center over Trump — Sep 18, 2026Activists are expected to gather in opposition to President Donald Trump's attempted takeover of the Kennedy Center on Friday. The president has threatened to close and demolish i… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Maya Lindstrom A human chain at the entrance could block access for regular visitors and ticket holders that day.

Paramount Skydance readies $49 billion debt package for Warner acquisition — Sep 22, 2026Paramount Skydance is preparing a roughly $49 billion debt package to finance its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, including a newly launched $7.5 billion term-loan sale. The financing is moving forward after the company settled lawsuits that had delayed the deal, with bankers expected to begin marketing the debt to investors in the coming weeks.

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Sazerac Launches €53.3 Million Offer for German Drinks Maker Berentzen — Sep 21, 2026Sazerac has offered €5.55 per Berentzen share (about €53.3 million) in a voluntary cash takeover, with both Berentzen’s executive and supervisory boards backing the deal and a minimum 50%+1 share acceptance required for closing slated for Q4 2026. The move comes as Berentzen struggles with shrinking demand and profits, prompting Sazerac to frame a Europe-wide growth platform using Berentzen’s bottling and distribution capabilities, including a planned delisting if the deal goes through.

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Jared Kim At 5.55 euros a share the offer seems fair for a company in decline but the planned delisting could limit options for smaller investors later on.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.