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Boeing donating $1 million to Trump presidential inaugural fund, spokesperson says
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N is donating $1 million to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a spokesperson for the U.S. planemaker said on Thursday.Boeing is joining many major U.S. companies including General Motors GM.N, Ford F.N, Microsoft MSFT.O and Meta META.O in donat...Reuters
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THE DAY AHEAD-Canada, January 10
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click here You can read The Day Ahead via TOPNEWS - U.S Companies or Canada page. If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at: https://solutions.lseg.com/TDA-subscription-page For Morning News Call U.S. -- a...Reuters
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US calls for halt to harassment of Venezuela opposition
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday called for a halt to what it described as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his representatives' harassment of the political opposition, in response to the detention of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado."We have and continue to con...Reuters
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UPDATE 3-US Senate Democrats help advance Republican bill on migrants accused of crimes
Legislation clears first procedural hurdle with Democrats supportingDemocratic support needed for passage is increasing Several Democrats seen demanding changes to Republican billAdds Senate vote advancing bill to debate, Senator Britt commentBy Richard Cowan and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Re...Reuters
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UPDATE 1-Staffing firm sues rivals for treating workers as independent contractors
Adds Instawork statement in paragraph 5By Daniel Wiessner Jan 9 (Reuters) - A hospitality staffing firm has filed a novel lawsuit accusing several competitors of misclassifying their workers as independent contractors, who are cheaper than employees, in order to gain a competitive advantage.In a ...Reuters
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US law firm Skadden opens in Middle East with Abu Dhabi launch
By David Thomas Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom on Thursday said it has opened an office in Abu Dhabi, following other companies that have set up shop in the oil-rich emirate's designated financial center in recent years.Michael Hilton will lead the Abu Dhabi ...Reuters
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BRIEF-Qiagen Secures U.S. Clearance For First Qiastat-Dx Mini Gastrointestinal Panel To Support Year-Round Outpatient Care
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Qiagen NV QIA.DE:QIAGEN SECURES U.S. CLEARANCE FOR FIRST QIASTAT-DX MINI GASTROINTESTINAL PANEL TO SUPPORT YEAR-ROUND OUTPATIENT CARESource text: ID:nBwSdrfhaFurther company coverage: QIA.DE ((reuters.briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
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Edison International, other utilities to trade at discount on fire risk, analysts say
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Edison International EIX.N and other utilities are expected to trade at a wider discount to the benchmark S&P 500 utilities index .SPLRCU than before as wildfires burning across California underscore the risks of natural disasters on their businesses, Jefferies analysts said in a n...Reuters
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Fox must face Smartmatic $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit, NY appeals court rules
NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A New York state appeals court on Thursday rejected Fox's FOXA.O bid to dismiss a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit by voting machine company Smartmatic over statements made on air following the 2020 U.S. presidential election.The decision was issued by a five-judge panel o...Reuters
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BRIEF-Vittorio Valsecchi Acquires Securities In Prospera Energy Inc.
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Prospera Energy Inc PEI.V:VITTORIO VALSECCHI ACQUIRES SECURITIES IN PROSPERA ENERGY INC.PROSPERA ENERGY INC - ON JAN 7, VITTORIO VALSECCHI ACQUIRES 1.2 MILLION SHARES OF PROSPERA ENERGYSource text: ID:nCNW55gGgaFurther company coverage: PEI.VReuters
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UPDATE 2-Airbus keeps top spot with 766 jet deliveries in 2024
Airbus narrowly misses delivery target due to supply chain issuesBoeing's cautious recovery leaves gap in deliveriesAirbus faces pressure in aerospace supply chains, aims for production increaseAdds analyst comment, paragraph 3, details starting in paragraph 8 PARIS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Airbus AIR....Reuters
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Health Rounds: Eligibility criteria limits minority patient access to precision cancer drugs
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 LapidJan 9 (Reuters) - Hello, Health Rounds Readers! We once again return to the theme of racial inequities in U.S. health...Reuters
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UPDATE 1-Trump shakes hands with Pence, engages Obama at Carter funeral
Adds detail about Karen Pence, Michelle ObamaBy Stephanie Kelly WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greeted and shook hands on Thursday with his estranged former vice president Mike Pence, as current and former administrations gathered at the funeral of former Presiden...Reuters
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UPDATE 2-Musk hosts German far-right leader on X, stirs angst about election meddling
Adds comments by Musk and AfD leader, paragraphs 2-6, 12 and 16Musk increasingly vocal in support of Europe's far rightPair agree AfD is censored, slam energy, migration policiesWeidel labels Hitler a CommunistEU grappling with how to respond to Musk political activityGerman parliament probes suspec...Reuters
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UPDATE 1-DirecTV challenges dismissal of Fubo's claims against Venu Sports
Adds comment requests in paragraph 7 Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. satellite TV provider DirecTV on Thursday challenged a dismissal of FuboTV's FUBO.N lawsuit against Venu Sports, the streaming service planned by Walt Disney DIS.N, Fox Corp FOXA.O and Warner Bros Discovery Inc WBD.O, saying it does not ...Reuters
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Meta knew it used pirated books to train AI, authors say
By Blake Brittain Jan 9 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms META.O used pirated versions of copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence systems with approval from its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a group of authors alleged in newly disclosed court papers. Ta-Nehisi Coates, comedian Sarah Silverman and ...Reuters
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Inside Debt - January 9
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BRIEF-Penn Entertainment And ESPN Expand ESPN BET Sportsbook Brand To Ten Additional Properties
Jan 9 (Reuters) - PENN Entertainment Inc PENN.O:PENN ENTERTAINMENT AND ESPN EXPAND ESPN BET SPORTSBOOK BRAND TO TEN ADDITIONAL PROPERTIESSource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: PENN.OReuters
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UPDATE 1-US Senate planning Jan. 16 hearing for Trump Treasury pick Bessent, Politico reports
Adds comment from committee spokesperson, details on Bessent, from second paragraph WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is planning a Jan. 16 hearing on President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Treasury Department, Scott Bessent, Politico reported on Thu...Reuters
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BlackRock quits climate group in Wall Street's latest environmental step-back
BlackRock cites legal inquiries for leaving NZAMIRepublicans criticize climate efforts as 'woke capital'BlackRock's exit may influence other asset managersBy Ross Kerber Jan 9 (Reuters) - BlackRock BLK.N, the world's biggest asset manager, said on Thursday it will leave the Net Zero Asset Manager...Reuters
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BRIEF-Michigan Department Of Agriculture E Rural Development Says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected In Oakland County Flock
Jan 9 (Reuters) - MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE E RURAL DEVELOPMENT: HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA DETECTED IN OAKLAND COUNTY FLOCKSource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: [ ]Reuters
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US House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court to protest its issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister over Israel's campaign in Gaza.T...Reuters
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BRIEF-GE Vernova Says China’s Guangming Plant Starts Commercial Operation, Powered By GE Vernova’s H-Class Equipment
Jan 9 (Reuters) - GE Vernova Inc GEV.N:GE VERNOVA INC -CHINA’S GUANGMING PLANT STARTS COMMERCIAL OPERATION, POWERED BY GE VERNOVA’S H-CLASS EQUIPMENTGE VERNOVA INC -PROVIDED THREE OF ITS ADVANCED 9HA.01 HEAVY DUTY GAS TURBINES TO SHENZHEN ENERGY GROUP CORPORATION’S GUANGMING POWER PLANTSource text: ...Reuters
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Australia violated refugees' rights in offshore detention centre, says UN
Australia practises 'offshore processing' of asylum claimsGroup of unaccompanied minors filed complaint to UN in 2016Refugees were held on remote Pacific island of NauruUN committee asks Australia to compensate victimsBy Emma Farge GENEVA, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A U.N. committee found that Australia v...Reuters
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