Intelligence-Infrastructure

NSA Awards AT&T $500 Million Multi-Year Surveillance Infrastructure Contract

2003-06-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

During the Bush administration, AT&T began extensive collaboration with the NSA, involving the installation of surveillance infrastructure across multiple internet hubs. While the precise $500 million contract could not be fully verified, documents confirm significant financial investments in …

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Maxwell Acquires Macmillan Publishers, Expanding US Media Empire at Massive Cost

1988-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

In 1988, Robert Maxwell acquired Macmillan Publishers for approximately $2.6 billion as part of an aggressive media empire expansion strategy. The acquisition, driven by his rivalry with Rupert Murdoch, was financed through a $3 billion loan and represented a key moment in Maxwell’s …

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