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+10 Priya Raman This merger might run into antitrust blocks since it would control too many popular franchises in one company.+4 Tom Gallagher States getting dragged into bond requirements feels like unnecessary legal posturing over this merger.+9 Priya Raman Using cash reserves for this leaves less room if another opportunity comes up or markets turn.+6 Elena Vasquez The executive hires tied to this license make it hard to see the arrangement as anything but a de facto acquisition that skipped review.IJR Trump’s Plan To Cut $5,000 Checks For Americans Not Landing With Many Midterm Convention Attendees Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 6h +6 Dana Whitfield DT already has control of T-Mobile through its stake, so I don't see why merging fully would even change much operationally besides paperwork and taxes.+3 Chris Dalton Pushing the deadline to next September feels like a long runway just for closing conditions. Wonder what's really holding things up.
+11 Rachel Meyers jobs absorbed is a big deal for those workers, hope the transition to GFL is smooth for them.+3 Priya Raman Curious who ends up buying Carefree and Stayfree, hope it's someone who keeps prices competitive not just a shell deal.On X · @PopBase PopBase Posts “Today is 9/11” on 25th Anniversary, Drawing Remembrance Posts and Glitter Album References A neutral factual post by @PopBase marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 sparked mixed reactions blending solemn tributes, personal memories, Glitter album pop-culture references, mild criticism of tone, and minor conspiracy claims. Reactions remain low-intensity with no strong polarization. 2,042 likes · 4m +16 Derek Foss Onshoring optics manufacturing for AI and defense makes sense long term, but calling it GoPro at this point feels like a stretch.Andrew Powell North Carolina Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and 2 Fighting for Their Lives Two people were killed and two others were critically injured after a shooting inside a Gaston County, North Carolina, home Thursday morning, according to police. According to Fox News , officers with the Gaston County Police Department were dispatched to the residence shortly before 8:45 a.m. following a 911 call reporting gunfire. When they arrived, they found four people inside suffering from g 2h IJR Meta Wants Its New AI Agent Inside Your Inbox, Browser And Wallet Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 6h On X · @hasanthehun Hasan Piker Calls Out RNC Crowd Chants of “He Should Be Shot” During Ted Cruz Speech as Evidence of Right-Wing Hypocrisy on Violence Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker quote-posted a viral video clip from the Republican midterm convention showing the crowd repeatedly chanting “HE SHOULD BE SHOT!” as Sen. Ted Cruz named progressive Democrats. Piker accused the right of loving doxxing and assassination calls while blaming the left for violence, and claimed they suppress DOJ studies showing right-wing responsibility for most political violence. The post is drawing attention as part of the larger viral controversy over the chants, fueling partisan debates on political rhetoric amid heightened sensitivity to violence. 2,440 likes · 6m