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Soccer-Rights groups urge FIFA to ensure inclusive World Cup
March 12 (Reuters) - Rights groups have urged FIFA to ensure the 2026 World Cup upholds commitments to inclusivity and safety, warning that U.S. immigration policies and concerns over press freedom could undermine the tournament.The Sport & Rights Alliance said the governing body had promised a ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
WRAPUP 12-Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep Hormuz shut, Netanyahu issues threat
Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, says new leaderOil prices up, stocks down, after tankers struck in Iraqi watersNo reason given for lack of video message from supreme leaderIsrael hits heart of Beirut, orders more evacuationsBy Parisa Hafezi and Maya Gebeily DUBAI/BEIRUT, March 12 (Reut...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Lucid sees positive cash flow late in decade with affordable model, autonomous offerings
Lucid says mid-size vehicles to drive deliveries to about 100,000Shows robotaxi concept without steering wheels or pedalsLucid's self-driving tech subscription priced at $69-$199 monthlyBy Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy March 12 (Reuters) - Lucid LCID.O expects to turn cash flow positive late t...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Canada to boost Arctic defenses, says it can no longer rely on others
Canada aims to reduce reliance on US for Arctic defensePlan includes C$32 billion for military airfields and support hubsTrump's Arctic interest and annexation comments strain US-Canada tiesBy Maria Cheng YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories, March 12 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mark Carney unve...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
FBI says Michigan synagogue attack being probed as 'targeted act of violence'
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - The FBI said on Thursday it was leading a probe into an incident at a Michigan synagogue which was being investigated as "a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."A suspect crashed his truck into the hallway of a Detroit-area synagogue where c...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Toronto police boost security for weekend Al-Quds Day rally after shots fired at US Consulate
Toronto police activate Major Incident Command Centre for rallyHeightened security due to recent local attacks and Middle East tensionsRestricted airspace around U.S. Consulate, drone activity prohibitedBy Wa Lone TORONTO, March 12 (Reuters) - Toronto police said on Thursday they will increase th...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Amazon plans to move Prime Day event to June from July, Bloomberg News reports
March 12 (Reuters) - Amazon.com AMZN.O is planning to move its Prime Day sale event up to late June, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, marking a rare shift in calendar for the critical, decade-old shopping event. Prime Day is marked by heavy discounts on categories ranging from apparel and electr...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Musk's X to change verification system in Europe, Bloomberg News reports
March 12 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's social media company X has agreed to change its verification mechanism in the European Union following a fine of 120 million euros, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a European Commission spokesperson.X was fined in December by EU tech regulators for br...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Amazon plans to move Prime Day event to June from July, Bloomberg News reports
March 12 (Reuters) - Amazon.com AMZN.O is planning to move its Prime Day sale event up to late June, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, marking a rare shift in calendar for the critical, decade-old shopping event. Prime Day is marked by heavy discounts on categories ranging from apparel and electr...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Trump nominates State Dept official to lead diminished US global media agency
Sarah Rogers nominated to lead USAGM, pending Senate confirmationRogers has led Trump administration campaign against alleged censorship in EuropeFederal judge invalidated Kari Lake's actions as USAGM CEO, citing legal violationsBy Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - President Donald...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Canada to boost Arctic defenses, says it can no longer rely on others
Canada aims to reduce reliance on US for Arctic defensePlan includes C$32 billion for military airfields and support hubsTrump's Arctic interest and annexation comments strain US-Canada tiesBy Maria Cheng YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories, March 12 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mark Carney unve...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Canada's Cardinal Energy Q4 revenue falls on lower oil prices
OverviewCanada oil and gas producer's Q4 petroleum and natural gas revenue fell 12% yr/yr on weaker oil pricesQ4 adjusted funds flow dropped 29% yr/yr as commodity prices declinedQuarterly production rose 7% yr/yr as Reford SAGD project began production phaseOutlookCardinal Energy maintains 2026...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Grail CEO Bob Ragusa to retire, Josh Ofman named successor
March 12 (Reuters) - Cancer test maker Grail GRAL.O said on Thursday that chief executive Bob Ragusa will retire effective June 1, and the company's president, Josh Ofman, will take over the helm. Here are some details:Ragusa, who became CEO in 2021, has overseen the cancer test maker's tran...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
South Korea says US Vice President Vance welcomes Seoul’s investment bill -Yonhap
SEOUL, March 13 (Reuters) - South Korea's prime minister's office said on Friday that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance welcomed the passage of a special bill enabling Seoul to implement its pledge to invest $350 billion in the United States under a bilateral trade deal, Yonhap News Agency repo...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
FBI investigating fatal Virginia university shooting as act of terrorism
FBI director says terrorism task force working with local authoritiesShooting occurred at Old Dominion University in NorfolkUniversity says there is no longer a threatMarch 12 (Reuters) - The FBI has opened a terrorism investigation into a shooting on Thursday at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Stryker flags disruption to orders, manufacturing a day after cyberattack
March 12 (Reuters) - Medical device maker Stryker SYK.N said on Thursday a cyberattack that hit its computer systems a day earlier is causing widespread disruption to its business, including its ability to process orders, make products and ship them to customers.An Iranian-linked hacking group calle...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
Weis Markets Q4 revenue rises but net income falls
OverviewU.S. food retailer's Q4 revenue rose 5% yr/yr; comparable store sales up 2.5%Q4 net income fell 5.1% yr/yr; EPS nearly flat at $1.24Sales growth driven by price investments, new stores, and higher e-commerce and pharmacy volumeOutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for the curr...Reuters
Thu, Mar 12
