Planet Hollywood Emerges From Bankruptcy Plan Approved
A federal judge approves Planet Hollywood International Inc. Chapter 11 plan allowing operation during restructuring. Founder Robert Earl remains CEO as $30 million in new capital and star investors back the revival with plans for new celebrity partners and youth oriented initiatives.
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Oil prices rise but inflation stays tame for now
Oil climbs toward near 30 a barrel marking the first time since the Gulf War yet the U.S. economy shows resilience. Heating oil and gas prices jump with a Northeastern cold snap, airlines add a 20 surcharge, trucking rates rise, and businesses pass higher costs to consumers. Economists warn oil could disrupt if gains persist, with bets on potential rate increases and a slowdown by year’s end.
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Judge orders sites to stop DeCSS DVD cracking program
A Santa Clara County judge issued a preliminary injunction against 27 named and many unnamed defendants barring Web sites from disseminating DeCSS the software that unlocks DVD protections. The ruling aligns with a New York federal decision and supports copyright trade groups asserting theft of trade secrets. The Electronic Frontier Foundation plans to contest both rulings.
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Anchor ruptures pipeline in Gulf of Mexico
An 8 ton anchor dropped from a drilling rig ruptured a offshore pipeline, causing a slick about two miles by two miles that stretched to seven miles long. About 94,000 gallons spilled, with dispersant aircraft and five oil recovery boats deployed. No injuries reported. the rig owner cited anchor winch malfunction. Coast Guard said spill posed no immediate coastal threat.
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