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Rubio says Russia primarily concentrating on Ukraine war, not on helping Iran
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he thinks Russia is primarily concentrating on its war with Ukraine rather than on aiding Iran.Rubio was asked about Moscow's support for Tehran as he departed Washington for France, where he will meet counterp...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Brother, sister charged after explosive device found at US military base
By Jasper WardWASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - FBI Director Kash Patel said on Thursday that two people were indicted after an improvised explosive device was placed at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.The base is home to the U.S. Special Operations Command and the U.S. Central Command, which has...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Trump administration opens investigations into three medical schools, NYT reports
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has opened investigations into admissions policies at three major medical schools, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two administration officials and documents it reviewed. The Justice Department informed Stanford University, Oh...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Microsoft freezes hiring in major cloud, sales groups, The Information reports
March 26 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O executives have in recent weeks told managers at major divisions, including its cloud unit and North American sales groups, to suspend new hiring, The Information reported on Thursday, citing three employees with direct knowledge of the decision.Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Musk urges judge to review Twitter verdict, questions jury's integrity
Lawyer says jury mocked Musk on verdict form with '$4.20' referenceJury found Musk liable for statements affecting Twitter sharesLawyers for investors not available for commentBy Jonathan Stempel March 26 (Reuters) - A lawyer for Elon Musk urged a federal judge to review a recent jury ver...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Algeria’s national carrier orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes to modernize fleet
TUNIS, March 26 (Reuters) - Algeria’s national carrier Air Algerie said on Thursday it had ordered 10 Boeing BA.N 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of a national strategy to develop civil air transport.The airline said the acquisition forms part of efforts to modernize its fleet, expand its route network a...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Sony Music, USC settle copyright lawsuit over social media posts
By Blake Brittain March 26 (Reuters) - Sony Music 6758.T has reached a settlement in its lawsuit that accused the University of Southern California of featuring more than 170 of its songs without permission in videos promoting the school's athletics program, according to filings in Manhattan ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Soccer-Baller League targets soccer re-invention after Miami launch
Baller League aims to redefine soccer with unique rules and entertainment focusCEO Felix Starck criticises modern possession football as boring and predictableBaller League targets younger audience with innovative format and social media presenceBy Philip O'ConnorMarch 26 (Reuters) - With specta...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Trump administration subpoenas Minnesota elections office in non-citizen voting probe, CBS News reports
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - The Minnesota secretary of state's office has received a grand jury subpoena ordering it to turn over certain individual voter records as part of a federal investigation into whether non-U.S.-citizens are registered to vote or have unlawfully cast ballots, CBS Ne...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Iran hardliners ramp up calls for a nuclear bomb, sources say
State media pushes idea of quitting non-proliferation treatySome hardliner call for dropping out of Non-Proliferation Treaty Khamenei's death changed the equation By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall March 26 (Reuters) - The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
United Airlines reaches tentative labor deal with flight attendants
CHICAGO, March 26 (Reuters) - United Airlines UAL.O flight attendants have reached a new tentative labor agreement with the company, their union said on Thursday.The agreement provides for improved base pay rates, and restrictions on red-eye flying, it said.Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
UBS halts withdrawals from $469 million real estate fund for up to 3 years
March 26 (Reuters) - Swiss lender UBS UBSG.S has suspended withdrawals from its Euroinvest real estate fund for up to three years citing insufficient liquidity, the bank said in an investor notice seen by Reuters."In this challenging market environment, UBS Real Estate GmbH has taken the decisio...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
US House committees approve sweeping aviation safety reforms
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - Two U.S. House committees unanimously voted to pass sweeping aviation safety reform legislation to address dozens of recommendations issued after a January 2025 collision between an American Airlines AAL.O regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk he...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Wegovy maker Novo sharpens consumer focus with board role for Mars CEO
Novo explores consumer behaviour to enhance obesity treatment strategiesChairman Sorensen emphasises consumer insights from fast-moving goods sectorCompany targets telehealth, retail partnerships and direct-to-consumer accessBy Stine Jacobsen and Maggie Fick COPENHAGEN, March 26 (Reuters) - Novo ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Apollo, BlackRock deny pressuring law firm Kirkland in Optimum lawsuit
By Mike ScarcellaWASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - Apollo Capital Management, BlackRock Financial Management and six other major asset managers have denied pressuring law firm Kirkland & Ellis to drop Optimum Communications as a client in retaliation for a lawsuit that accused them of colluding t...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
