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Apr 27, 2023 • 4 min read

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US/South Korea Nuclear Deal:

The United States and South Korea have established a new nuclear agreement. The two nations have been closely allied since the Korean War began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. As part of this alliance, the US has pledged to defend South Korea if it faces an attack.
Due to the security assurance provided by the US, South Korea has refrained from developing nuclear weapons, despite North Korea's acquisition of such capabilities in 2006.
Nevertheless, recent opinion polls reveal a growing desire among South Koreans for their government to pursue nuclear armament. To address these concerns, the US and South Korea announced a new arrangement on Wednesday.
Under this deal, the US will periodically deploy nuclear submarines to South Korea and grant the country greater influence over when and how nuclear weapons are employed. In return, South Korea will commit to not developing its own nuclear arsenal.

UK Blocks Activision Acquisition:

The UK government has halted Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a prominent US video game company known for popular titles such as "Call of Duty," "Candy Crush Saga," and "World of Warcraft." Microsoft had agreed to the purchase in November, intending to strengthen its gaming portfolio.
Following the announcement of the deal, the US, EU, and UK launched antitrust investigations, expressing concerns that the acquisition would result in Microsoft having a monopoly in the gaming industry, particularly in cloud gaming.
On Wednesday, the UK authorities decided to block the deal, stating that it would give Microsoft excessive control over the cloud gaming market. Microsoft has announced its intention to appeal the decision and is likely to present arguments emphasizing the benefits of the acquisition for the gaming community.

Fox News and Tucker Carlson:

Tucker Carlson parted ways with Fox News (reason unknown) and posted his first statement on Twitter @8:01 PM EST, quickly gaining over 20 million views within 4 hours, highlighting his media influence, as it greatly surpassed his 3 million average viewers on Fox News.
Social media has changed how information is shared, allowing direct connections between media personalities and their audience. After Carlson's departure, the new "Fox News Tonight" show experienced a 20% ratings drop, losing over 700,000 viewers.
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Business:

Alphabet (Google) has approved a $70 billion stock repurchase program, which is notably the same amount as their buyback last April.
Disney is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, aiming to stop the state's control over its Orlando theme parks. The conflict began last year when Disney criticized a Florida law prohibiting discussions on sexuality and gender identity in schools.
Netflix announced plans to invest $2.5 billion over the next four years in creating South Korean content, as they revealed that last year, 60% of their subscribers engaged with Korean shows or movies.

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