Press Digest: New York Times business news - April 3

Endeavor group

03/04/2024 06:16

April 3 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on
the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

    - Paramount Global  PARA.O   has been discussing entering
into exclusive talks with the media company Skydance for a
potential deal after months of uncertainty.

    - Private equity firm Silver Lake, the biggest investor in
Endeavor Group Holdings  EDR.N , on Tuesday said it had agreed
to a deal to take the talent and entertainment agency private
for $13 billion.

    - The Biden administration is pressing Congress to approve a
plan to sell $18 billion worth of F-15 fighter jets to Israel,
as President Biden resists calls to limit U.S. arms sales to
Israel over its military offensive in Gaza.

    - The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) said on Tuesday it will require major
railroads to have at least two crew members for most trips.

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