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June 15, 2018, 6:21 PM

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Dylan Byers / CNNMoney:
Oprah Winfrey signs multiyear non-exclusive deal for new original programs with Apple; Winfrey is expected to have an on-screen role as host and interviewer  —  Oprah shares her secrets to success with graduates  —  Apple has signed Oprah Winfrey to a multiyear deal for new original programs.
Wall Street Journal:
Sources: expensive OLEDs mean Apple expects LCD models to make up the majority of iPhone sales in its fall lineup and plans to use LCD displays next year too  —  Apple expects to sell more iPhones with LCD screens than pricey OLED models in its coming lineup: sources
Cyrus Farivar / Ars Technica:
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht's alleged right-hand man Roger Thomas Clark, also known as Variety Jones, extradited to US after 2.5+ years in Thai custody  —  Roger Thomas Clark had previously told Ars: “They don't have shit on me.”  —  The Department of Justice announced Friday …
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Jane Wakefield / BBC:
Reuters Institute study: usage of Facebook for news has declined in a number of countries including the US, as messaging apps like WhatsApp gain popularity  —  Fewer people are using Facebook to discover and discuss news, as messaging apps such as WhatsApp gain in popularity, a study has suggested.
Kiel Porter / Bloomberg:
Goldman Sachs' private equity arm and Hearst Corp. acquire online coupon and deal-sharing company Slickdeals for $500M from Warburg Pincus  —  - Deal is said to value online coupon firm at $500 million plus  — Warburg Pincus reaps 7.2 times return on the investment

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