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The video covers various business news stories, including BP's legal challenge over the 2010 oil spill, Facebook's updated research guidelines, American Airlines' bid for Tokyo flights, Disney CEO Bob Eiger's extended tenure, Salix Pharmaceuticals' canceled merger, Linn Energy's asset sales, UBS's tax evasion probe, Exxon Mobil's response to the Ebola outbreak, RadioShack's financial lifeline, and JP Morgan's cyber attack details.

What was the main reason for BP's increased potential liabilities related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill?

• A new environmental regulation

• A merger with another company

• A court ruling of gross negligence

• An increase in oil prices

What is Facebook's approach to studying user behavior?

• Partnering with other social networks

• Reducing the number of advertisements

• Experimenting with user behavior responsibly

• Implementing stricter privacy controls

Why did Disney decide to extend Bob Eiger's tenure as CEO?

• To implement new technology initiatives

• To focus on international expansion

• Because of investor demand and company performance

• Due to a lack of suitable replacements

What was the reason for UBS potentially facing a hefty fine?

• Misleading investors about financial products

• Involvement in a money laundering scheme

• Helping clients evade taxes

• Failing to comply with banking regulations

What was the cause of the data breach at JP Morgan?

• An employee's compromised password

• A denial-of-service attack

• A phishing attack

• A ransomware attack