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Dec 11, 2025

Mars completes $36B Kellanova acquisition

McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars announced Thursday that it has completed its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova.

FILE -This is the Google logo on a building in New York, Oct. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Dec 9, 2025

EU probes Google over possible AI antitrust violations

LONDON (AP) — Google faces fresh antitrust scrutiny from European Union regulators, who opened an investigation Tuesday into the company’s use of online content for its artificial intelligence models and services. The flurry of regulatory flexing by Brussels that has targeted Big Tech risks antagonizing President Donald Trump’s administration, though EU officials denied they we[...]

On Dec. 7, 2025, the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova acquisition was approved by the EU Commission.
Dec 8, 2025

EU approves $36B Mars-Kellanova buy; deal to close this week

McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars has received the European Union's blessing to acquire Kellanova, maker of Pringles, Cheez-Its and other snacks, in a $36 billion deal. 

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Dec 5, 2025

EU fines X €120M for breaking digital transparency rules

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Friday fined X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaches of the bloc’s digital regulations, in a move that risks rekindling tensions with Washington over free speech. The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it opened two years ago into X under the […]

Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal
Oct 10, 2025

Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal

McLean-based candy and snacks giant Mars' $36 billion bid to acquire Pringles and Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova is set to clear a major hurdle by winning unconditional European Union antitrust approval, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

European trade ministers pledge unity after Trump’s surprise 30% tariffs
Jul 14, 2025

European trade ministers pledge unity after Trump’s surprise 30% tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — European trade ministers were hopeful Monday for a negotiated trade deal after President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Unio n, but also expressed resolve in preparing countermeasures if talks break down. The ministers met Monday in Brussels following Trump’s surprise announcement of such hefty tariffs, which could have repercussions for governments, [[...]

On Dec. 7, 2025, the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova acquisition was approved by the EU Commission.
Jun 25, 2025

EU opens investigation into $35.9B Mars-Kellanova merger; FTC approves deal

The European Union's antitrust watchdog organization has opened an in-depth investigation into Mars' proposed $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova

Mars announced plans to purchase Kellanova, whose products include Pringles, Eggo and Pop-Tarts, for $35.9 billion on Aug. 14, 2024. Image courtesy Kellanova
Jun 24, 2025

Report: EU set to launch antitrust probe of $35.9B Mars-Kellanova deal

The European Union's antitrust watchdog is expected to launch a full-scale investigation into Mars' $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova.

Mars announced plans to purchase Kellanova, whose products include Pringles, Eggo and Pop-Tarts, for $35.9 billion on Aug. 14, 2024. Image courtesy Kellanova
May 20, 2025

EU regulators to decide on Mars-Kellanova merger in June

Antitrust regulators with the European Union have set a June 25 deadline to decide whether to approve McLean-based candymaker and pet care giant Mars' $35.9 billion acquisition of snack producer Kellanova, announced last August. 

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