April 3 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on

the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified

these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

- Paramount Global ( PARAA ) has been discussing entering

into exclusive talks with the media company Skydance for a

potential deal after months of uncertainty.

- Private equity firm Silver Lake, the biggest investor in

Endeavor Group Holdings ( EDR ), on Tuesday said it had agreed

to a deal to take the talent and entertainment agency private

for $13 billion.

- The Biden administration is pressing Congress to approve a

plan to sell $18 billion worth of F-15 fighter jets to Israel,

as President Biden resists calls to limit U.S. arms sales to

Israel over its military offensive in Gaza.

- The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Railroad

Administration (FRA) said on Tuesday it will require major

railroads to have at least two crew members for most trips.

(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)