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Novo to launch Ozempic pill for diabetes in second quarter of this year
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO said on Wednesday it will launch some doses of its oral semaglutide for diabetes under the brand name Ozempic pill in the second quarter of this year.The company said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Ozempic tablets in 1.5 milligram, 4 millig...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
UNICEF calls for criminalization of AI content depicting child sex abuse
UK set to become first country to criminalize using AI to create child sexual abuse images1.2 million children disclosed having images manipulated into sexually explicit deepfakes, agency saysUNICEF calls for digital companies to prevent circulation of AI-generated child sexual abuse contentBy Jaspe...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Equinox Gold, Fortuna Mining, Wajax
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies, including Equinox Gold , Fortuna Mining and Wajax, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS Aya Gold & Silver Inc AYA.TO: CIBC raises target price to C$35 from C$30 Equinox Gold Corp EQX.TO: CIBC r...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Olympics-Ice hockey-US carry bruises and scars into Games campaign, says coach
By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - There will be no "white-knuckling" when the United States kick off their women's Olympic ice hockey campaign on Thursday at the Milano Cortina Games, said coach John Wroblewski as the top-ranked team prepare to play with a target on their backs....Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stellantis faces Peugeot model delays from battery plant snags - Bloomberg News
Feb 4 (Reuters) - STELLANTIS FACES PEUGEOT MODEL DELAYS FROM BATTERY PLANT SNAGS - BLOOMBERG NEWSSTELLANTIS FULLY ELECTRIC MODELS SUCH AS THE PEUGEOT 3008 AND 5008 ARE BEING DELAYED BY AS LONG AS EIGHT MONTHS- BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/5384zk2uReuters
Wed, Feb 4
New Trump anti-fraud task force to target California, CBS reports
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is creating a new anti-fraud task force for California led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the plans.Trump plans to sign a related executive order in coming days t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, Human Rights Watch says
Human Rights Watch releases annual World Report on human rights around the worldOrganization says Russia, China, US all less free than 20 years agoHRW cites Trump migration crackdown, alleged drug boat strikesBy Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has attac...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
X3 Holdings Enters Securities Purchase Agreement With Hudson Global Ventures
Feb 4 (Reuters) - X3 Holdings Co Ltd XTKG.O:X3 HOLDINGS CO LTD - ENTERED INTO DEFINITIVE SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HUDSON GLOBAL VENTURESX3 HOLDINGS CO LTD - PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT, COMPANY TO SELL UP TO $50 MILLION OF NEWLY ISSUED CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n000121...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
FirstEnergy's Potomac Edison Approved For Pilot Program By Maryland Public Service Commission
Feb 4 (Reuters) - FirstEnergy Corp FE.N:FIRSTENERGY - POTOMAC EDISON APPROVED FOR PILOT PROGRAM BY MARYLAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONFIRSTENERGY: $11.1 MILLION PROGRAM WILL LAUNCH IN EARLY 2026 AND WILL RUN FOR FIVE YEARS OR UNTIL FUNDS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTEDReuters
Wed, Feb 4
WHO Says Global Cholera Vaccine Supply Now Increased To Resume Preventive Campaigns
Feb 4 (Reuters) - WHO:WHO: GLOBAL CHOLERA VACCINE SUPPLY NOW INCREASED TO A LEVEL SUFFICIENT TO RESUME PREVENTIVE CAMPAIGNS FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER 3 YEARSWHO: FIRST PREVENTIVE CHOLERA CAMPAIGN IN OVER 3 YEARS LAUNCHES IN MOZAMBIQUE, WITH OTHERS PLANNED IN BANGLADESH, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Hayete Gallot Rejoins Microsoft As Executive Vice President, Security
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp MSFT.O:MICROSOFT: HAYETE GALLOT IS REJOINING MICROSOFT AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SECURITYMICROSOFT: CHARLIE BELL TO TAKE ON A NEW ROLE FOCUSED ON ENGINEERING QUALITY- BLOGMICROSOFT - ALES HOLECEK WILL TAKE ON A NEW ROLE AS CHIEF ARCHITECT FOR SECURITY - BLOGReuters
Wed, Feb 4
ZTO Prices Offering Of $1.5 Billion Convertible Senior Notes
Feb 4 (Reuters) - ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc 2057.HK:ZTO PRICES OFFERING OF US$1.5 BILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTESZTO EXPRESS (CAYMAN) - PRICES US$1.5 BILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2031ZTO EXPRESS (CAYMAN) - PLANS TO USE NET PROCEEDS OF UP TO US$1 BILLION FOR REFINANCING TO FUND NEAR-TERM ON-M...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Spirit Airlines looks to transfer two Chicago airport gates to United Airlines for $30 million
NEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Spirit Aviation FLYYQ.PK is seeking court approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to transfer two O'Hare airport gates to United Airlines UAL.O for $30.2 million, according to a court filing.In August 2025, Spirit filed for bankru...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
First Brands founder Patrick James pleads not guilty to fraud
By Jonathan Stempel New York, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Patrick James, the founder of auto parts supplier First Brands, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges he defrauded lenders out of billions of dollars before the company collapsed into bankruptcy.The nine-count indictment accused James, who was ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
NFL-Super Bowl prepares for potential AI cybersecurity threat
NFL enhances cybersecurity with AI threat focusLevi's Stadium undergoes major tech upgrades for Super Bowl49ers expect over 35 terabytes of data upload during gameBy Max A. CherneySANTA CLARA, California, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Before the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks face off at Super Bo...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
US, EU and Japan announce partnership on critical mineral supply chains
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S., European Union and Japan on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to shore up the resilience of supply chains for critical minerals now dominated by China, eyeing a broader trade deal with like-minded partners that could include border-adjusted price floors and pric...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
