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RPT-How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state
By Joseph Ax Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that Republican-led states redraw their congressional maps to help his party retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections has triggered a national battle over redistricting.The fight began when Republicans i...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
French President's top diplomat was in Moscow on Tuesday for talks with Russian officials -source
PARIS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron's most senior diplomat was in Moscow on Tuesday to hold talks with Russian officials, said a source who was aware of the meeting.The source did not give more details beyond saying the aim was to have dialogue between both sides.The French...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Olympics-Curling-Mixed doubles competition gets Milano Cortina Games rolling
Mixed doubles curling starts before Opening CeremonyTechnical issues briefly interrupt sessionVenue has historical significance from 1956 Winter OlympicsBy Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The mixed doubles curling competition took centre stage on Wednesday as the action at t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Rio Tinto seeks leadership roles in Glencore merger talks, FT says
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto RIO.L is pushing for its chair and CEO to retain their roles in any merger with rival Glencore GLEN.L, while Glencore is holding out for a hefty premium, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, as a deadline for the deal looms.Reuters could not immediately verify the r...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Russia says it's open to diplomacy but will counter any new threats after expiry of nuclear treaty
MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it was open to diplomacy on nuclear security but would resolutely counter any new threats, after what it called a mistaken and regrettable decision by the United States not to stick to the missile and warhead limits of the expiring New START nuclear...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Rio Tinto Is Pushing For Its Chair And Chief Executive To Keep Their Roles Following Any Merger With Rival Glencore - FT
Feb 4 (Reuters) - RIO TINTO IS PUSHING FOR ITS CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO KEEP THEIR ROLES FOLLOWING ANY MERGER WITH RIVAL GLENCORE - FTGLENCORE IS HOLDING OUT FOR A STEEP PREMIUM IN DEAL TALKS WITH RIO- FTRIO TINTO AND GLENCORE REMAIN FAR APART ON VALUATION AND GOVERNANCE ISSUES- FTSource https:/...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
UK police ask government to withhold some Mandelson documents
LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - British police said on Wednesday they had asked the government not to release some documents relating to Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to Washington, over concerns it could undermine their ongoing investigation.On Tuesday police launched an investigation into Ma...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Tesla, Musk likely can't escape 'Blade Runner 2049' lawsuit, judge says
By Blake Brittain Feb 4 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O and its CEO Elon Musk have failed to persuade a California judge to dismiss a copyright lawsuit over their alleged misuse of imagery from the film "Blade Runner 2049" to promote Tesla's autonomous cybercab, according to a court filing.U...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on widebody order, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 4 (Reuters) - SAS AB is in talks with Boeing BA.N and Airbus AIR.PA about a large order of widebody jets as the carrier bets on rising demand for long-haul travel, the Scandinavian airline's CEO said in an interview with Bloomberg News published on Wednesday.The airline is considering Boeing...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP- Ametek, Coca-Cola, Pepsico
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Ametek, Coca-Cola and Pepsico, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTSAmetek AME.N: RBC raises target price to $257 from $229Ball Corp BALL.N: JP Morgan raises target price to...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
BREAKINGVIEWS-AI apocalypse trade has a buggy logic
By Pranav Kiran TORONTO, Feb 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Fears of an artificial intelligence-led corporate apocalypse are causing market hallucinations. Large language model (LLM) developer Anthropic recently launched new tools that promise to automate tasks ranging from sales to legal and finan...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Automakers back Trump plan to roll back fuel economy rules, but seek changes
Alliance for Automotive Innovation backs reduction in stringency proposed by NHTSA Alliance asks NHTSA to not eliminate credit trading to meet regulatory requirements By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Major automakers on Wednesday called for changes in the Trump administration's p...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state
By Joseph Ax Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that Republican-led states redraw their congressional maps to help his party retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections has triggered a national battle over redistricting.The fight began when Republicans i...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
US carries out strikes in Syria targeting Islamic States, military says
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Central Command said on Wednesday that it carried out five strikes against multiple Islamic State targets in Syria, including a weapons storage facilities with 50 precision munitions.The strikes were carried out between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2, it said.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Novo to launch Ozempic pill for diabetes in second quarter of 2026
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
US Treasury steady on auction sizes; dealers flag funding shortfall next year
US Treasury to raise new cash of $34.8 billionUS to sell $58 billion in 3-year, $42 billion in 10-year notesUS to sell $25 billion in 30-year bondsDealers see fiscal gap of $1.1 trillion in 2027-2028 fiscal yearBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on Wedn...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
