Search
News
Important Only
Google developing options to allow AI opt-out in search to ease UK concerns
Google developing AI opt‑out option amid UK competition scrutinyChanges aim to boost user choice, ease publisher concerns LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Google GOOGL.O said it was developing new search controls to let websites specifically opt out of its generative AI features, as the U.S. tech gia...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Golf-McIlroy eyes Masters defence with healthy body, hungry mind and a good wine list
McIlroy overcomes back injury ahead of Masters defenceChampions Dinner menu reflects personal and culinary tastesMcIlroy's Masters win ended an 11-year major title droughtBy Angelica Medina March 18 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy will return to Augusta National next month as reigning Masters champi...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Iran's government appears intact, if degraded, US spy chief says
Gabbard says Iran, proxies still capable of attacking US, allies' interestsLawmakers from both parties have asked for more informationHearing comes after intelligence official quit, citing warBy Patricia Zengerle, Doina Chiacu and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Iran's go...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Top Republican opposes Trump's Homeland nominee over inflammatory rhetoric
U.S. Senator Rand Paul will oppose nominee Markwayne Mullin over remarks Mullin previously said he understood why a neighbor assaulted Paul in 2017Democrat raises questions about undisclosed foreign travelBy Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Rand Paul, the Republican ch...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Compass voluntarily dismisses lawsuit against Zillow regarding real estate listings
NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - Compass COMP.N, the largest U.S. residential real estate brokerage, voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit accusing Zillow ZG.O, the largest U.S. online real estate portal, of violating antitrust law by restricting listings of new homes.A notice of dismissal without prejudi...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
ANALYSIS-TrumpRx lists many medicines at prices higher than paid in UK
UK prices are lower for around a third of medicines on TrumpRxTrumpRx price cuts are significant for obesity, fertility drugsDrugmakers see mixed impact on sales, profit after White House deals By Bhanvi Satija and Michael Erman March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to make pre...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault
March 18 (Reuters) - Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez and fought alongside him for decades to expand labor rights in the U.S., on Wednesday accused Chavez of sexually assaulting her in the 1960s.Huerta said in a statement that she was...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
US FDA approves J&J's oral psoriasis pill
By Sriparna RoyMarch 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson's JNJ.N oral pill for psoriasis, the company said on Wednesday, paving the way for a more convenient treatment option for patients with the chronic autoimmune condition that causes itchy,...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
UK looks to provide more support to Gulf allies amid Iranian attacks
LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Britain said it was working to provide more support for its partners in the Gulf who are under attack from Iran, as it announced plans to buy extra missiles to protect the region. Britain's fighter jets and other forces have been helping shoot down Iranian drones, an...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
FAA nod propels Boeing's 777-9 into fourth certification stage, Air Current reports
March 18 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration has permitted Boeing BA.N to continue advancing its long-delayed 777-9 jet into the fourth phase of certification testing, the Air Current reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The report comes a day after Boeing CFO Ja...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Iceland could become EU member in 2028, minister says
Foreign Minister says could join EU as early as 2028Government proposes referendum on resuming membership talksFisheries expected to be toughest point of negotiation By Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, March 18 (Reuters) - Iceland's Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir told Reuters on Wednesd...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
CORRECTED-More US states weigh bypassing bar exam to license lawyers
By Karen Sloan March 4 (Reuters) - Connecticut and New Mexico have joined the growing list of states offering or considering lawyer licensing pathways that don’t require a traditional bar exam, amid concerns that public service lawyers and attorneys in rural areas are in scarce supply.The Connect...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Venezuela acting president replaces long-time defense minister
March 18 (Reuters) - Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday that General Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez will replace General Vladimir Padrino as defense minister, a post Padrino has held for more than 11 years.Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
US broadly authorizes transactions with Venezuela's oil company PDVSA
US waives many of the sanctions imposed on PDVSA in 2019Will not help global oil impact from Iran war, analyst saysDeals in negotiation with PDVSA can now be signed, payments to go to US-controlled fundLicense reinforces US protection over Citgo, parent companiesBy Timothy Gardner and Marianna Parra...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Music streaming platform Deezer posts first-ever annual profit
By Leo Marchandon March 18 - French music streaming platform Deezer DEEZR.PA reported its first-ever annual profit on Wednesday, helped by partnerships and rebranding generating direct subscriber growth.Deezer, which competes with Spotify SPOT.N and Apple AAPL.O Music in the crowded music strea...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Meta's Facebook unveils three-month creator program to take on YouTube, TikTok
March 18 (Reuters) - Meta-owned META.O Facebook launched a new monetization program for established creators on Wednesday, designed to offer them increased reach and guaranteed pay for three months on eligible reels to better compete with rivals TikTok and YouTube.Social media companies have been tr...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Mexico's Alsea Pegs 2026 Capex At $311 Million
March 18 (Reuters) - Alsea SAB de CV ALSEA.MX:MEXICO'S ALSEA EXPECTS TO INVEST ABOUT 5.5 BILLION PESOS ($310.96 MILLION) IN 2026MEXICO'S ALSEA EXPECTS TO OPEN BETWEEN 180 AND 220 STORES IN 2026MEXICO'S ALSEA EXPECTS SALES TO GROW BETWEEN 5% AND 7% IN 2026MEXICO'S ALSEA EXPECTS EBITD...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
