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... Blackstone, TPG to Buy Hologic for Up to $18.3 Billion

Under the terms of the deal, Blackstone and TPG agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of the women’s-health company for $76 apiece in cash.
https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/blackstone-tpg-to-buy-hologic-for-up-to-18-3-billion-707d04a9?mod=rss_markets_main

... Discovery of First Fossil Hand Linked to P. Boisei Suggests the Bygone Human Relative Could Have Used Tools

A new study sheds light on the enduring mystery of whether our ancient cousins were toolmakers, too
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/discovery-of-first-fossil-hand-linked-to-p-boisei-suggests-the-bygone-human-relative--could-have-used-tools-180987527/

... The Amazon Has Been This Peruvian Artist’s Home, Inspiration and Palette. Now the World Is Her Gallery

The art of making captivating Peruvian textiles has traditionally been anonymous work. But at 75, Sara Flores is making a name for herself with hypnotic abstractions
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/amazon-peruvian-artists-home-inspiration-palette-world-gallery-180987459/

... After Motorcycle Daredevil Evel Knievel Failed to Clear 13 Buses on a Jump Attempt, There Was Only One Thing to Do: Try 14.

A wreck in London broke his bones but not his spirit. So he got back on his two-wheeled horse and sailed through the Cleveland sky, with half the country watching
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/after-motorcycle-daredevil-evel-knievel-failed-clear-13-buses-jump-attempt-only-one-thing-to-do-180987464/

... A Brief and Amazing History of the Pleiades, Stars That Captivated Ancient Civilizations and Inspired Poets

Also known as the “Seven Sisters,” the striking cluster has long been used as an important seasonal marker and appears high in the night sky around Halloween
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-brief-and-amazing-history-of-the-pleiades-stars-that-captivated-ancient-civilizations-and-inspired-poets-180987529/

... Cold Weather and Apples Were Two Things the American Colonies Had. Industrious Scottish Immigrants Turned Them Into a Favorite Spirit

Applejack is not quite whiskey, but it’s stronger than cider, and it was treasured by some of the Founding Fathers. It’s still around and makes an appealing cocktail
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cold-weather-apples-american-colonies-industrious-scottish-immigrants-turned-them-into-favorite-drink-180987466/

... Electronic Eye Implant Restored Vision in Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration

The device could be a boon for millions with vision loss from advancing age
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/electronic-eye-implant-restored-vision-in-patients-with-age-related-macular-degeneration-180987541/

... 'Feisty' Otters Are Once Again Hijacking Surfboards in Santa Cruz

Is the playful otter stealing surfboards a repeat offender?
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/feisty-otters-are-once-again-hijacking-surfboards-in-santa-cruz-180987540/

... Is This Mysterious Glow at the Center of the Milky Way Caused by Dark Matter?

An excess of gamma rays in the center of our galaxy could mean scientists have finally detected dark matter particles—or not
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/is-this-mysterious-glow-at-the-center-of-the-milky-way-caused-by-dark-matter-180987534/

... Burglars Just Broke Into the Louvre and Stole Historic Crown Jewels in a Daring Daylight Heist

In a matter of minutes, thieves climbed a ladder and smashed display cases before fleeing the scene with eight valuable artifacts. The jewels had been housed just 270 yards from the "Mona Lisa"
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/burglars-just-broke-into-the-louvre-and-stole-historic-crown-jewels-in-a-daring-daylight-heist-180987539/

... In the Dark Releases “Blood Relatives,” an Examination of a Notorious British Crime

The New Yorker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative podcast returns with a six-part series that asks whether one of the U.K.’s most famous murder cases ended with a wrongful conviction.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/press-room/in-the-dark-releases-blood-relatives-an-examination-of-a-notorious-british-crime

... The Real Target of Trump’s War on Drug Boats

The Administration has blown up seven vessels in the Caribbean in recent weeks, but the President has been pushing for more dramatic military action in Latin America since his first term.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-real-target-of-trumps-war-on-drug-boats

... Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sales of Media Assets

The company said it is exploring a potential sale of all or some of its media holdings, which include the Warner Bros. movie and television studios, HBO and cable networks including CNN and TNT.
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/warner-bros-discovery-begins-strategic-review-amid-acquisition-interest-d884bf69?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... GM Shares Surge on Raised Guidance

The automaker’s shares jump after strong sales boosted third-quarter results and CEO Barra predicted smaller EV losses.
https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/gm-earnings-tumble-on-tariffs-ev-write-downs-9448ac34?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... Danaher Sales and Profit Rise on Bioprocessing Momentum

Danaher recorded higher third-quarter sales and profit on the back of momentum in its bioprocessing business and better-than-expected sales in its respiratory market.
https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/danaher-3q-sales-and-profit-rise-on-bioprocessing-momentum-629f966e?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... ChatGPT Should Make Retailers Nervous

Retail companies risk losing control of the online shopping experience.
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/chatgpt-should-make-retailers-nervous-bad4102a?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... NBCUniversal Made a $27 Billion Bet on the NBA. Will It Pay Off?

Some senior NBCUniversal entertainment executives and Wall Street analysts have questioned the price and all that has to go right for the deal to be a success.
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/nbcuniversal-nba-deal-2a5b657f?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... Activist Starboard Takes Big Stake in Construction Firm

Jeff Smith’s firm plans to push Fluor to explore options for NuScale stake.
https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/starboard-stake-fluor-construction-firm-135c7df1?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... Blackstone, TPG to Buy Hologic for Up to $18.3 Billion

Under the terms of the deal, Blackstone and TPG agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of the women’s-health company for $76 apiece in cash.
https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/blackstone-tpg-to-buy-hologic-for-up-to-18-3-billion-707d04a9?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f

... Coca-Cola Continues Bottling-Network Overhaul With $2.6 Billion Africa Stake Sale

Coca-Cola and a long-standing South African associate reached a deal to sell a majority stake in Coke’s largest bottler in Africa to a Switzerland-based bottling company.
https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/coca-cola-partner-sell-majority-stake-in-africa-bottler-for-2-6-billion-8f714fe9?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f