Also joining the race on the Republican side was Donald Trump, a property tycoon with impressive hair. A spokeswoman for the Democrats sneered that he adds "some much needed seriousness to the GOP field."
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Allergan, the maker of Botox, agreed to buy Kythera, which produces a treatment to reduce double-chins, for $2.1 billion. The acquisition should be completed by the end of the year, provided the deal has no unexpected wrinkles.
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Colt, a gunmaker that made its name with the first mass-produced revolveers in the 19th century, filed for bankruptcy protection. The company still makes weapons for America's armed forces, but it lost a big contract in 2013 and has since piled up debts. After it restructures, Colt insists, it will be back with a bang.
The Economist. "The world this week." June 20th-26th, 2015, Accessed via The Economist app on June18, 2015.
This, and stuff like it, is one reason why I enjoy reading The Economist so much.
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