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Axel Springer Strikes Deal With KKR to Split Up Publishing Giant

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Axel Springer Strikes Deal With KKR to Split Up Publishing Giant

The deal values all of Axel Springer at roughly $15 billion, with the company’s publishing assets worth about $4 billion.

By Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch

Tyson Is Sued Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef

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Tyson Is Sued Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef

An environmental group said the company, a major food producer, was misleading shoppers with its claims about eco-friendly practices.

By Karen Zraick

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Testifies Google Faces Plenty of Ad Tech Competition

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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Testifies Google Faces Plenty of Ad Tech Competition

Kicking off the second week of an antitrust trial, Neal Mohan testified that Google did what was best for consumers and the ad industry.

By Cecilia Kang

R. Peter Munves, Master Marketer of Classical Music, Dies at 97

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R. Peter Munves, Master Marketer of Classical Music, Dies at 97

As an executive at Columbia and RCA Records, he popularized the classics for mass audiences by applying the same techniques used to sell pop music.

By Adam Nossiter