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TAKEAWAYS-Main moments from the Oscars
By Jenna Zucker March 15 (Reuters) - Here are takeaways from Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, Hollywood's annual celebration of the best performances in the movie business. LATE-NIGHT QUIPS Conan O'Brien does not usually get as overtly political as other hosts. But in his open...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Tennis-Sinner says arriving early to acclimatise helped Indian Wells title bid
INDIAN WELLS, California, March 16 (Reuters) - Jannik Sinner said his first Indian Wells title was the result of meticulous preparation in the heat of the Californian desert after the Italian arrived a week before the tournament began to train and acclimatise.The world number two has sometimes strug...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Warner Bros' Oscar triumph a bittersweet moment as Paramount deal looms
Warner Bros wins 11 awards on movies' biggest nightParamount's $110 billion deal to reshape Hollywood studiosIndustry fears consolidation amid streaming, labor pressuresBy Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Reuters) - Warner Bros WBD.O emerged as the biggest winner at the Academy Awa...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - March 16
March 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times- Ben & Jerry's co‑founder Ben Cohen criticised activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund for tight...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Jessie Buckley wins first Oscar for playing Shakespeare's wife in 'Hamnet'
LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Reuters) - Jessie Buckley won her first Academy Award on Sunday, claiming the best actress trophy for her portrayal of playwright William Shakespeare's wife in "Hamnet."Buckley, who plays a mother in the film, noted during her acceptance speech that the Oscars were...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Trump eyes 'Hormuz coalition', seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, Axios reports
March 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is working to assemble a coalition of countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and is hoping to announce it later this week, Axios reported on Sunday citing four sources.Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Micron Plans Second Chip Facility at Newly Acquired Taiwan Site
TAIPEI, March 16 (Reuters) - U.S. memory chipmaker Micron Technology MU.O said on Monday it plans to build a second manufacturing facility in Taiwan at the Tongluo site it recently acquired from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.
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Mon, Mar 16
Jessie Buckley wins first Oscar for playing Shakespeare's wife in 'Hamnet'
LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Reuters) - Jessie Buckley won her first Academy Award on Sunday, claiming the best actress trophy for her portrayal of playwright William Shakespeare's wife in "Hamnet."The Irish actor played the free-spirited Agnes Hathaway, opposite Paul Mescal as Shakespeare, as...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
MOVES-Citi appoints UBS banker Indran Thana as ASEAN real estate investment banking head
SINGAPORE, March 16 (Reuters) - Citi C.N has appointed Indran Thana as managing director and ASEAN head of real estate in its investment banking business, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday.Based in Singapore, Thana will assume the role in June 2026.Thana joins from UBS, where h...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
TAKEAWAYS-Takeaways from the Oscars
LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Reuters) - Here are takeaways from Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, Hollywood's annual celebration of the best performances in the movie business. LATE NIGHT QUIPS Conan O'Brien does not usually get as overtly political as other hosts. But in his opening monolog...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Afghan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says
Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, 41, died on Saturday in TexasAt least 12 people have died in ICE custody this yearICE plays a central role in Trump mass deportation policyBy Joey Roulette March 15 (Reuters) - An Afghan immigrant who previously worked with the U.S. military in Afghanistan and later sou...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - March 16
March 16 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines- JD.com launches Joybuy in Europe, targeting Amazon- UK's Starmer vows to protect 'working people' from conflict fall...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
China's Zepp Health posts higher Q4 revenue, reaches upper end of forecast range
OverviewChinese smart wearable maker's Q4 revenue rose 43% yr/yr, reaching upper end of guidance range Gross margin hit record 40.4%, up from 36.8% a year earlier, driven by product mixAdjusted net loss narrowed to $6.4 mln from $22.5 mln in Q4 2024OutlookZepp Health expects Q1 2026 revenue betw...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran
By Jarrett Renshaw and Bianca Flowers March 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action, signaling that developments in the long-strained relationship may come quickly."Cuba also wants to make a de...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Trump warns NATO, presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
March 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned NATO of a “very bad” future if allies do not help open up the Strait of Hormuz and said he may also delay a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in comments published by the Financial Times on Sunday. "I think China should help...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Jd.com Launches Joybuy in Europe, Targeting Amazon
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com 9618.HK on Monday launched its Joybuy online marketplace in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, stepping up its push beyond its home market and taking aim at market leader Amazon AMZN.O.Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Trump Warns NATO Faces ‘very Bad Future’ If Allies Fail to Help Us in Iran, Ft Reports
March 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that NATO faces a “very bad” future if U.S. allies fail to assist in opening up the Strait of Hormuz, in an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday.Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Tennis-Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title
INDIAN WELLS, California, March 15 (Reuters) - Jannik Sinner claimed his maiden Indian Wells title on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6) 7-6(4) in a polished display of hard-court excellence under the California desert sun.The Italian was imperious throughout, finishing with 28 winners, 10 ace...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Trump says US could make deal with Cuba or act soon
March 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action, signaling that developments in the long-strained relationship may come quickly.He said the U.S. will turn their attention to Cuba once the Iran conflict is over.Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Trump says US talking to Iran but doubts Tehran ready for negotiations
March 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday Washington is in contact with Iran but expressed doubt that Tehran is prepared for serious negotiations to end the conflict.Trump told reporters on Air Force One his administration is talking to Iran, "but I don’t think they are ready.&#...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
