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Garrett Camp, Uber's co-founder and chairman, is denying recent rumors that former CEO Travis Kalanick could regain his old job, according to an email to employees that wasobtained by Recode. Kalanick resigned as CEO in June after a group of investors pressured him to step down (despite not having enough voting power to force him out).

"It's time for a new chapter and the right leader for our next phase of growth," Camp wrote in the email. "Despite rumors I'm sure you've seen in the news, Travis is not returning as CEO. We are committed to hiring a new world class CEO to lead Uber."

Netflix has acquired comic book publisher Millarworld — its first acquisition ever — which you may recognize for graphic novels "Kingsman," "Kick-Ass," and "Wanted," which hit the big screens with major studios, grossing nearly $1 billion combined, per the WSJ.

• When Mark Millar worked for Marvel Entertainment, he developed comic books that inspired "The Avengers" and the film "Logan," released this year. Netflix was up in trading Monday afternoon. The deal price was not disclosed.
• The long game: Making Millarworld "compelling characters and timeless, interwoven fictional worlds" centerpieces of Netflix Originals, per Netflix.
• Why it matters: This shows Netflix entering the ranks of the likes of Warner Bro's, which purchased DC Comics in 1968 (whose Wonder Woman film passed $400 million domestically this weekend), and Disney, which purchased Marvel in 2009. Plus, by relying on its own content, Netflix can shed contract negotiations and the associated costs.

Kenya heads to the polls tomorrow to select its president, vice president, and members of Parliament, but the country is worried about the influence of fake news and unconfirmed reporting — especially after disputes following its last two elections left hundreds dead, per the NYT's Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura:

• Some hazy stories swirling around Election Day: Kenya's head of voting technology was found dead with signs of torture, the military apparently confirmed a document that planned to rig the election for current President Uhuru Kenyatta, and allegations that Kenyatta planned a military raid on the opposition's vote counting centers.
• By the numbers: A nationwide poll said that 33 percent of Kenyans have "little" to "no trust" in the commission overseeing the election.
• The big issues: Creeping inflation, cost of living, and unemployment — all exacerbated by ethnic splits that Kenyans worry might contribute to violence.

SoftBank, the Japanese tech giant, is interested in potentially investing into ride-hailing companies Uber or Lyft, CEO Masayoshi Son said on Monday after the company posted its quarterly earnings.

"We are interested in discussing with Uber, we are also interested in discussing with Lyft, we have not decided which way," he said. "Whether we decide to partner and invest into Uber or Lyft, I don't know what will be the end result."

Ride-hailing appetite: SoftBank's interest in investing in Uber has been known for some time, as Axios has reported, and floating interest in Lyft may be a negotiation technique. SoftBank is a shareholder in other ride-hailing companies, including China's Didi Chuxing, Grab in Southeast Asia, India's Ola, and 99 in Latin America.

Vice President Pence has released a statement on reports that he's laying the groundwork for a potential presidential bid in 2020.

The NY Times had reported: "Mike Pence's schedule is so full of political events that Republicans joke that he is acting more like a second-term vice president hoping to clear the field than a No. 2 sworn in a little over six months ago" and "multiple advisers to Mr. Pence have already intimated to party donors that he would plan to run if Mr. Trump did not."