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EXPLAINER-Olympics-Can transgender athletes compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Games?
By Karolos GrohmannMILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics opens on Friday, bringing the world's top athletes together in the biggest winter sports show on earth. The Games will be the last one to be held with the existing and fragmented regulations regarding the eligibility of...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
PREVIEW-US Treasury expected to freeze coupon sizes again; spotlight on forward guidance
Financing estimates for first quarter expected to be lowerNarrower-than-expected fiscal deficits projected for 2025-2027Focus more on T-bill issuance than long-dated debtBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury is widely anticipated to leave note and bond auction ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Olympics-U.S. hospitality space changes name from 'Ice House' to 'Winter House' following protests
Name change follows protests over ICE-related shootingsWinter House to host athlete-focused activities and eventsProtests demand withdrawal of federal agents from MinneapolisBy Rory Carroll and Agnieszka FlakMILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Olympic officials have changed the name of an athlete hospital...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
US extends protection of Venezuela-owned Citgo from creditors
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The United States has extended a license that protects Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum from creditors through March 20, according to a notice on the Treasury Department's website on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Witkoff, Araqchi expected to meet on Friday to discuss a possible nuclear deal, Axios reports
Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are expected to meet on Friday in Istanbul to discuss a possible nuclear deal, Axios reported on Monday, citing two sources with knowledge of the matter.Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Feb 2 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Monday:Welding gear maker ESAB Corp ESAB.N said it would acquire testing instrument manufacturer Eddyfi Technologies for $1.45 billion, aiming to broaden its product portfolio and gain exposure to ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Gun-wielding IS militants roamed freely on airport tarmac during Niger attack, footage shows
DAKAR, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Islamic State militants set off explosions and roamed freely among passenger planes during an attack at Niger's main international airport, according to footage distributed by SITE Intelligence Group, which tracks jihadist activity worldwide.The attack last week has rene...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Twist Bioscience Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Twist Bioscience Corp TWST.O:TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORP - Q1 REVENUE $103.7 MILLIONTWIST BIOSCIENCE ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2026 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTSTWIST BIOSCIENCE CORP OUTLOOK Q2 TOTAL REVENUE OF APPROXIMATELY $107 MILLION TO $108 MILLIONTWIST BIOSCIENCE CORP - EXPECTS TO ACHIEV...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Measles cases prompt quarantine, other steps at ICE facility in Texas, report says
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. immigration officials have quarantined some migrants and halted "all movement" after two measles cases were confirmed among detainees at its facility in south Texas, the Department of Homeland Security said on Monday.The cases at Dilley Immigration Processi...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
EXCLUSIVE-US Treasury has not pledged funds to AfDB's 2025 ADF financing round, spokesman says
By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The United States' Treasury did not contribute funds to the African Development Bank's fund for low-income countries, citing too much emphasis on climate change and other issues. The Abidjan-based AfDB, Africa's biggest development lender, r...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
'Moltbook' social media site for AI agents had big security hole, cyber firm Wiz says
Moltbook exposed private data of over 6,000 users, Wiz reportsSecurity flaw tied to "vibe coding," where AI is used to code a siteSite is pitched as a place where AI agents can chat amongst themselvesBy Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A buzzy new social network where artifici...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Olympics-Canada's Kingsbury heads to fourth Games focused on fun, not pressure
By Lori EwingMILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Canada's Mikael Kingsbury has spent more than a decade as the standard‑bearer of moguls skiing, piling up records, medals, and milestones with almost mechanical consistency. But as the skier affectionately known as "The King" prepares for his fourth ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Warner Bros' shareholders likely to hold vote on Netflix deal in March, CNBC reports
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O is likely to hold a shareholder vote on the $82.7 billion deal to sell its streaming and studio assets to Netflix NFLX.O in March, CNBC reported on Monday.Warner Bros Discovery did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Syrian state forces deploy in Kurdish-run city under ceasefire deal
Syrian government forces enter SDF-held city of HasakahDeployment stipulated in US-backed agreement By Khalil Ashawi and Firas Makdesi HASAKAH, Syria, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Syrian government security forces deployed in a Kurdish-controlled city in the northeast on Monday, a first step towards impleme...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Olympics-Ice hockey proving the top attraction as ticket sales approach 1.2 million
MILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Almost 1.2 million tickets have been sold for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and the Paralympics, local organisers said on Monday, with ice hockey topping the list.That figure represents around 75% of the total capacity for the Games which open on Friday and will be foll...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
US envoy Witkoff to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine this week, says White House
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Abu Dhabi for talks with Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday and Thursday, a White House official said on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
