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Pfizer says it will end global development of gene therapy Beqvez, Nikkei reports
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Pfizer PFE.N will end global development of its bleeding disorder gene therapy, Beqvez, the Nikkei reported on Thursday.Beqvez was approved in the U.S. last year, for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B.Reuters
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Health Rounds: Swabs as good as unpleasant speculum exam for detecting cancer-causing HPV
Health Rounds is published on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Think your friend or colleague should know about us? Forward this newsletter to them. They can also subscribe here.By Nancy LapidFeb 20 (Reuters) - Hello, Health Rounds Readers! Today we have some comforting news for women that could result in ma...Reuters
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Trump FBI pick Patel confirmed amid Justice Department tumult
Corrects first bullet point to show Patel confirmation vote has taken placePatel confirmed by Republican-controlled SenateJustice Department faces policy changes, claims of political interferencePatel vows emphasis on immigration, violent crimeBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Th...Reuters
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BUZZ-US big banks slide amid selloff sparked by uncertainty over consumer spending
** Shares of economy-sensitive large-cap U.S. banks fall in volatile afternoon trading ** Citigroup C.N down 3.4%, JPMorgan Chase JPM.N falls 4.6%, Goldman Sachs GS.N slides 5.1% and Morgan Stanley MS.N drops 5.4%** Bank of America BAC.N and Wells Fargo WFC.N down between 1.3% and 2%** The S&P 5...Reuters
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IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes government
Cuts are part of drastic effort to downsize governmentCuts focus on those hired during Biden administrationLabor unions file lawsuit to stop mass layoffsAdds lawsuit, paragraphs 4-5, Trump administration quote, paragraph 17, poll, paragraph 21, reinstatement, paragraph 26By Nathan Layne and Andy Sul...Reuters
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OpenAI must face part of Intercept lawsuit over AI training
By Blake Brittain Feb 20 - Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI lost a bid on Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit in New York federal court alleging it misused news articles published by The Intercept to train its popular chatbot ChatGPT.U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff said that The Intercept plausibly ...Reuters
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BRIEF-Teamsters Says Hertz Teamsters At Dallas-Fort Worth Airport & Palm Beach International Airport Have Ratified New Agreements
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Teamsters: TEAMSTERS: HERTZ TEAMSTERS AT DALLAS-FORT WORTH AIRPORT & PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HAVE RATIFIED NEW AGREEMENTSFurther company coverage: HTZ.OReuters
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Honduras to 'immediately' transfer Venezuelan migrants deported from US
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Some 170 Venezuelan migrants are set to arrive in the Central American nation of Honduras from the United States, the Honduran government said on Thursday, before being transported "immediately" back to Venezuela.The United States has pushed for countries around Latin Amer...Reuters
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Germany's chancellor frontrunner Merz says US could slide into populist instability
BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz said on Thursday the U.S. was at risk of sliding into longer-term authoritarian instability, casting doubt on Washington's presence for Germany’s 70th NATO membership anniversary in May.The outgoing government of Chancel...Reuters
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Fed's Barr, stepping down from regulatory post, warns against weaker bank rules
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's top regulatory official cautioned Thursday against a weakening of bank rules and oversight that could make firms vulnerable to surprise shocks.Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael, who is stepping down from the regulatory post at the end of ...Reuters
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US Senate confirms firebrand Kash Patel as Trump's FBI chief
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel as director of the FBI, putting a loyal defender of President Donald Trump and a frequent critic of the bureau atop the most prominent U.S. law enforcement agency.Reuters
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Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Macron to travel to Washington next MondayMacron: Trump creating uncertainty for allies, but also PutinMacron: weakness with Putin harms credibility with China, Iran Adds details, quotes, contextBy John Irish and Dominique VidalonPARIS, Feb 20 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on T...Reuters
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US CDC vaccine advisory meeting to be postponed a week after Kennedy takes top health job
Changes sourcing, adds HHS comment in paragraph 3, background throughoutBy Puyaan Singh Feb 20 (Reuters) - A panel of experts advising the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines will not convene for its February meeting, a federal official said on Thursday.The move comes a we...Reuters
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Lawsuits challenge Trump's end to deportation protections for Venezuelans
Adds second lawsuit in paragraphs 1-4By Nate Raymond Feb 20 (Reuters) - Several Venezuelans and three immigrant rights groups have sued President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to end temporary protections against deportation for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants...Reuters
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France's Macron: Ukraine's Zelenskiy is 'legitimate' president
PARIS, Feb 20 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was a "legitimate" leader and that, unlike Russian President Vladimir Putin, he had taken office through a free election process.Macron was commenting on U.S. President Do...Reuters
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Boeing CEO says Musk 'helping in a big way' on timing of Air Force One planes
Boeing CEO said U.S. Transportation Secretary and FAA Acting Administrator expected to come to SeattleSource said visit expected in MarchCEO said Boeing is assessing impact of fire this week at a Pennsylvania supplier Adds details on executive appointment in paragraph 8By Allison Lampert, Abhijith G...Reuters
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Republican Mitch McConnell will retire from Senate after 2026 election
McConnell's retirement will end decades-long political career after 2026 midtermsMcConnell's conservative influence shaped Supreme CourtRepublican candidates launch 2026 election bidsAdds quotes, background, paragraphs 4-12By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Sen...Reuters
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Zelenskiy needs to come back to the table on critical minerals deal, White House says
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy needs to come back to the negotiating table and strike a critical minerals deal that recognizes the amount of aid the U.S. has provided the country in its fight against Russia, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz sai...Reuters
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US consumer watchdog signs come down at Washington HQ
By Douglas Gillison and Chris Prentice Feb 20 (Reuters) - Signage marking the Washington headquarters of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the consumer watchdog in the Trump administration's crosshairs, came down overnight, according to a reporter's observations and photograp...Reuters
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US Treasury's Bessent says Russia could win sanctions relief in war talks
US prepared to raise or lower sanctions on Russia, Bessent saysBessent will urge China to rebalance economy in Friday callUkraine's Zelenskiy had promised to sign minerals deal-BessentAny shift to longer-term debt issuance 'a long way off' Adds comments on Treasury bill issuance, paragra...Reuters
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U.S. security advisor Waltz says NATO members need to hit spending target by June
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on Thursday that all NATO members need to be spending 2% of their gross domestic product on defense by the next NATO summit, set for June. "President Trump's made that clear and the minimum needs to be met," Wa...Reuters
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CORRECTED-Trump to host first official cabinet meeting on February 26
Corrects headline to say February 26, not January 26WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump will host his first cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, February 26, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday.Reuters
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Imperial Oil CEO Brad Corson to retire (Feb. 13)
Corrects John Whelan's designation to upstream senior vice president of ExxonMobil, not ExxonMobil CanadaFeb 20 (Reuters) - Imperial Oil IMO.TO said on Thursday that CEO Brad Corson will retire, with John Whelan, currently ExxonMobil's upstream senior vice president, taking his place on May ...Reuters
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