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Rupert Murdoch’s real-life succession drama is underway in a Nevada courtroom. What might happen next?
3 months ago

Rupert Murdoch’s real-life succession drama is underway in a Nevada courtroom. What might happen next?

New Indian Express  

It is often assumed that Fox News is following Rupert’s political views, but in several important ways they differ. The hedge fund Starboard Value publicly released a letter sent to all shareholders on September 9 proposing to eliminate News Corp’s dual-class share structure. It is “clearly not the appropriate governance structure for a public company, and we believe it has …

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Hedge fund challenges Murdoch family’s longtime control over News Corp.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hedge fund challenges Murdoch family’s longtime control over News Corp.

LA Times  

Activist investor Starboard Value is challenging the ownership structure of media empire News Corp., arguing that its dual-class share arrangement gives outsize say to the Murdoch family and amplifies members’ complicated interpersonal dynamics. Starboard said its proposal was prompted by media reports of an ongoing internal struggle among founder Rupert Murdoch and his children over the future strategic direction of …

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Activist Starboard Value Nominates Directors at Algonquin
9 months ago

Activist Starboard Value Nominates Directors at Algonquin

Live Mint  

-- Starboard Value has nominated three candidates to join the board of Canadian utility Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., people with knowledge of the matter said. The activist investor has put forward Brett Carter, former group president of utilities at Xcel Energy Inc., Chris Lopez, the outgoing finance chief of Hydro One Inc. and Rob Schriesheim, lead independent director at …

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Astonishing moment orca kills great white shark after slamming into it at high speed is captured in rare footage
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Astonishing moment orca kills great white shark after slamming into it at high speed is captured in rare footage

Daily Mail  

This is the moment a killer whale took down a great white shark in a pitched battle in the sea around South Africa. The footage, captured by National Geographic as part of the series 'Queens', shows a 60-year-old grandmother killer whale called Sophie pounding into a great white shark off the coast of South Africa. The footage, captured by National …

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Living up to their 'killer' name! Watch the 'astonishing' moment an orca individually kills and consumes a great white shark within just two minutes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Living up to their 'killer' name! Watch the 'astonishing' moment an orca individually kills and consumes a great white shark within just two minutes

Daily Mail  

When it comes to the ocean's apex predator, the great white shark most likely springs to mind. For the first time, a killer whale has been seen individually killing and consuming a great white shark – and within just two minutes. For the first time, a killer whale has been seen individually killing and consuming a great white shark – …

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Activist Builds News Corp Stake, Plans to Seek Changes
1 year, 2 months ago

Activist Builds News Corp Stake, Plans to Seek Changes

Live Mint  

Starboard Value has built a stake in News Corp and the activist shareholder plans to push for strategic and governance changes at the Wall Street Journal parent. Starboard plans to recommend News Corp spin off its digital-real-estate division, which includes a stake in Australian online-property-site operator REA Group and Realtor.com parent Move Inc. The Murdochs last year proposed reuniting Fox …

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'Surgical' shark-killing orcas fascinate scientists
1 year, 9 months ago

'Surgical' shark-killing orcas fascinate scientists

The Hindu  

Scores of disembowelled sharks have washed up on a South African beach putting the spotlight on a pair of shark-hunting killer whales whose behaviour has fascinated scientists and wildlife enthusiasts. "The dead sharks are torn open at the pelvic girdle, they have Orca teeth marks known as rake marks on their pectoral fins and their liver is missing," said Alison …

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All lit up: take a boat tour around the Amsterdam Light Festival art
2 years ago

All lit up: take a boat tour around the Amsterdam Light Festival art

Dutch News  

As the dark nights draw in, Amsterdam lights up and this winter is no exception. This year’s light festival, dubbed Imagine Beyond aims to ‘unleash the power of our imagination’, though 20 different art works dotted around the Plantage neighbourhood of Amsterdam. ‘The festival gives a magical atmosphere to the Amsterdam canals,’ says Timo Haaker, founder of electric boat company …

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All lit up: take a boat tour around the Amsterdam Light Festival art
2 years ago

All lit up: take a boat tour around the Amsterdam Light Festival art

Dutch News  

As the dark nights draw in, Amsterdam lights up and this winter is no exception. This year’s light festival, dubbed Imagine Beyond aims to ‘unleash the power of our imagination’, though 20 different art works dotted around the Plantage neighbourhood of Amsterdam. ‘The festival gives a magical atmosphere to the Amsterdam canals,’ says Timo Haaker, founder of electric boat company …

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City lights: take a boat cruise for 'best of' Amsterdam Light Festival
3 years, 2 months ago

City lights: take a boat cruise for 'best of' Amsterdam Light Festival

Dutch News  

As the dark nights draw in, Amsterdam city lights up. This winter will mark the 10th year of the Amsterdam Light Festival and art afficionados believe there is no better way to see it than by boat tour. ‘It gives a magical atmosphere to the Amsterdam canals,’ says Timo Haaker, founder of electric boat company Starboard boats. In response to …

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Box Inc explores sale amid pressure from Starboard: Report
3 years, 9 months ago

Box Inc explores sale amid pressure from Starboard: Report

Live Mint  

US cloud services provider Box Inc is exploring a sale amid pressure from hedge fund Starboard Value LP over its stock performance, according to people familiar with the matter. Redwood City, California-based Box has discussed a potential deal with interested buyers, including other companies and private equity firms, the sources said, cautioning that no sale of the company is certain. …

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