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A federal judge has blocked Kroger's $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons, citing concerns that it would reduce competition in the supermarket industry. U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson sided with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), highlighting evidence that the two companies are significant competitors and that the merger would eliminate this rivalry.

International music star Chris Brown is set to perform at Johannesburg's FNB Stadium on December 14 and 15, generating excitement and some safety concerns among fans.

Jamie Foxx recently revealed details about a severe medical emergency he faced last year, sharing that a brain bleed led to a stroke. In a Netflix special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was, he described the mysterious onset of the condition, which began with a severe headache on April 11 and quickly escalated to unconsciousness.

Deloitte responded to claims by the Brain Cipher ransomware group, which alleged stealing over 1 terabyte of compressed data linked to the company.

Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket by year-end, pending regulatory approval for a critical "hot fire" test of the rocket’s seven BE-4 engines. This test, which simulates the rocket's lift-off performance, is a crucial milestone before integrating the payload fairing and proceeding to launch.

Resource nationalism is no longer exclusive to military juntas, as democracies like Botswana, Senegal, and Zambia are also pushing for improved terms in resource deals.

West Ham footballer Antonio survived a serious car crash on Saturday in Essex, where his £260,000 Ferrari collided with a tree, leaving him trapped for over 45 minutes before being rescued and airlifted to the hospital for surgery.

Atrium Health has notified the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about a data breach affecting over 585,000 individuals, likely linked to online tracking technologies on its patient portal between 2015 and 2019.

Apple is facing a lawsuit for not implementing a proposed system to scan iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The plaintiff, a 27-year-old woman suing under a pseudonym, alleges that Apple's inaction forces victims to relive their trauma, as she continues to receive law enforcement notices about her abuse images being shared online.

Juan Soto has signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, including a $75 million signing bonus and an opt-out option after five years.

This week’s cybersecurity roundup highlights key developments in the field. Symantec reported that Chinese hackers targeted a major US organization for intelligence gathering, maintaining network access for four months.

The Assad family’s five-decade rule over Syria ended as President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow amid a rapid rebel offensive, securing asylum in Russia.