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Sprint, Altice Ink MVNO Agreement
Financial terms were not disclosed. The merger would have resulted in a telecom with more than 130 million U.S. subscribers; for context, AT&T has 137 million subscribers and Verizon has 147 million. Altice was previously known as Cablevision. Cable operators may see bundling mobile service with cable and internet offerings as a way to reduce customer churn as they continue to lose pay-TV subscribers to cheaper alternatives such as over-the-top services.
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Forget the electronics, gift a keg of ranch for Christmas!
Hidden Valley has unveiled a metal keg that contains 5 liters of ranch dressing - a coma-inducing quantity that's getting billed as a "year supply". If the keg doesn't fit your style, they also offer a Hidden Valley ranch fountain with a holiday skirt for $110, an ugly Christmas sweater for $40 and a pair of ranch-themed socks for $12.
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SSE in advanced talks with Innogy to create independent United Kingdom energy supplier
British utility SSE and German rival Innogy are in talks about merging their United Kingdom retail energy businesses to create a company that would challenge British Gas as the country's largest power supplier. Any combined business would be listed and SSE would demerge its shares to its shareholders. A possible deal between SSE and Innogy comes as the so-called big six energy suppliers in the United Kingdom lose customers at a growing pace to smaller suppliers.
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The Associated British Foods plc (ABF) Insider Buys £84078 in Stock
The company raised its full year dividend 12% to 41.0 pence, up from 36.75p the prior year. Mr Miah said that unlike other retailers, Primark had not seen any impact of the pressures faced by the United Kingdom consumer on its real income and trading in the most recent trading period is encouraging.
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Deals and freebies offered for Veterans Day 2017
Loop 281 in Longview. Eat'n Park Restaurants are honoring all active and former US military personnel with a 10 percent discount through November 30. Requires drink purchase. Only valid at participating locations. All veterans and active military can enjoy a complimentary entree under $12.95 on Friday and Saturday November 10-11/2017.
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Forget Bugatti, Koenigsegg Agera becomes fastest vehicle in the world
The owner of the Agera had used his connection in the film industry to convince Nevada authorities to shut down an 11-mile stretch of Highway 106, which runs between Las Vegas and the town of Pahrump, Top Gear reports. Koenigsegg also claims to have set another record on the day. All that remains is for the world speed record, which was recorded and verified by Racelogic , to be officially recognised.