Emerson reveals $7.6 billion bid for National Instruments – mySA

NEW YORK (AP) — Emerson is going public with a $7.6 billion bid for National Instruments, saying the company has avoided serious buyout negotiations since early last year. Emerson bumped up its cash offer for the maker of scientific measuring equipment and software to $53 per share in November, up from a per-share offer of … Read more

Swift guitar, Eminem shoes among items in charity auction

LOS ANGELES – Taylor Swift’s acoustic guitar, Eminem’s signed tennis shoes and an ensemble worn by a BTS member are among the items to be auctioned for charity next month. Julien’s Auctions said Tuesday the memorabilia from some of the most popular music performers will be auctioned at the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction on Feb. … Read more

CT lawmaker seeks to increase state control over mergers – mySA

Federal regulators have failed for years to do their job protecting the public’s interest when it comes to reviewing mergers in the telecommunications and cable television industries, according to the state Senate majority leader, and now he wants to do something about it. State Sen. Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, said Thursday he wants to strengthen existing … Read more

What is the record for most missed PATs in an NFL game?

Brett Maher missed his first four extra-point attempts in the wildcard playoff matchup between the Cowboys and Bucs. He also missed his sole attempt in Week 18. DALLAS — Brett Maher developed a case of the yips on Monday.  The Dallas Cowboys‘ kicker missed his first four extra-point attempts in the team’s wildcard playoff matchup … Read more

Tampa Bay’s Russell Gage carted off field vs. Dallas

TAMPA, Fla. — Just two weeks after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and needed to be resuscitated on the field, another sobering moment occurred in front of a prime-time audience on Monday night when Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage was taken off by stretcher late in the fourth quarter of a wild-card … Read more