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Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal is facing regulatory hurdles, but a merger still wouldn't top this list of biggest gaming companies in Five For Friday.

Even with Activision Blizzard, Microsoft wouldn’t top this list of 5 gaming giants

EU regulators green lit the hotly-contested $69 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal less than a month after the U.K. blocked it.

EU approval means nothing if Microsoft-Activision Blizzard fails to win UK appeal

SVB's ex-CEO blamed interest rate hikes and social media for the bank's historic collapse. Senators didn't buy it, calling banks "fatally mismanaged."

SVB, Signature Bank execs slammed by Congress as they try to divert blame

Vice Media, once valued at $5.7 billion, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as media outlets face setbacks.

Vice Media files for bankruptcy amidst media landscape turmoil

Is the real world as crazy as HBO's "Succession?" Here are the real-life succession stories at America's top companies in Five For Friday.

Just like TV? 5 real-life ‘Succession’ tales from America’s biggest companies

For the 10th consecutive month, annual consumer price inflation has slowed, down to 4.9% from the 9.1% post-pandemic era peak.

Consumer price inflation now lowest in 2 years at 4.9% as April grocery prices fall

The White House is proposing new regulations for airlines to compensate customers with hotel stays and food for delayed or canceled flights.

DOT proposes rules to make airlines compensate stranded passengers

The economy added 253,000 jobs in April when around 180,000 were expected. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged back down to 3.4%.

April jobs report crushes estimates as economy adds 253,000 jobs

Hollywood's writers have hit the picket line. Here are the most pivotal strikes in Tinseltown's history in this week's Five For Friday.

Writers are on strike. Remember these 5 Hollywood strikes that came before it?

After sales slipped, Anheuser Busch trying to clear up the transgender controversy that sparked a boycott on Bud Light beer.

Bud Light offers free beer, financial support for workers after trans fray

Is the 10th hike the charm? The Fed has now hiked its interest rate by 5% in a little more than a year to fight inflation.

Is this the last? Fed hikes interest rate above 5% as bank troubles persist

Authorities had to make an exception to allow JPMorgan Chase, the nation's largest bank, to get even bigger by buying First Republic Bank.

Top 3 takeaways from JPMorgan Chase’s First Republic Bank acquisition

A third major U.S. bank has gone under in less than a two-month span. The federal government is now stepping in.

First Republic becomes 3rd recent major bank failure, feds step in: May 1 rundown

Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed in Alaska on April 27 while returning from a training flight. Three soldiers were killed.

3 soldiers dead in Alaska helicopter collision: April 28 rundown

At 80 years old, Biden's age is a concern among voters. But in business, age means experience. Here are the oldest executives in Five For Friday.

Rupert Murdoch, Warren Buffett top the list of 5 oldest executives

The White House warned it would veto a Republican debt ceiling proposal that includes spending cuts. Here are three ways Biden may try to bypass Congress.

If Biden goes nuclear on the debt ceiling, there’s no going back

Walt Disney is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the state's latest efforts to exert control over its theme parks in Orlando.

Disney sues DeSantis, alleges ‘campaign to weaponize government’

The United Kingdom's antitrust regulator has blocked Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

UK blocks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition, its biggest tech deal in history

Colorado has become the first state to pass what's called "a right to repair" law that allows farmers to fix their own tractors and combines.

Colo. enacts nation’s first ‘right to repair’ law, allows farmers to fix own equipment

Tucker Carlson's final show was Friday, April 2, according to the network. The reason for his departure remains unclear.

Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News following $787.5M settlement

The price of a major sports franchise has grown exponentially. We have the teams with fastest-growing values in this week's Five For Friday.

Commanders sale sets record but these 5 teams have even faster growing values

Dominion is also suing other conservative outlets beyond Fox News, including Newsmax and One America News Network.

More legal battles await Dominion, Fox News following $787.5M settlement

In New Jersey, a government rebate program that incentivizes drivers to go electric has run out of money because the state incentive was so successful in encouraging residents to buy electric vehicles.

New Jersey pauses EV rebates as program runs out of money

Fox News has settled a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems just ahead of opening statements in the case.

Fox News settles Dominion lawsuit for nearly $800 million: April 19 rundown