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Coalition Of 17 US State Attorneys General Take Action To Defend Temporary Protected Status For Venezuelans
March 7 (Reuters) - COALITION OF 17 U.S. STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL TAKE ACTION TO DEFEND TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS TPS FOR VENEZUELANS. - STATEMENTSource text: https://tinyurl.com/42tfenvzReuters
Fri, Mar 7
FAA to step up small plane scrutiny after close-call between Southwest plane, business jet
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it taking steps to address safety issues involving general aviation and business jets after a serious Feb. 25 near-miss incident in Chicago. The FAA said it will initiate safety-risk analysis of close encounters b...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Trump policy change prompts bid to dismiss foreign agent case
Attorney General seeks to limit foreign agent casesLawyers seek DOJ review of cases brought before Trump inaugurationFormer congressman accused of acting as unregistered Venezuelan agentBy Luc Cohen and Chris Prentice MIAMI, March 6 (Reuters) - After Attorney General Pam Bondi on her first day in...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Mexico's finance minister Ramirez de la O steps down, sources say
MEXICO CITY, March 7 (Reuters) - Mexican Finance Minister Rogelio Ramirez de la O has stepped down, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, having been appointed by the country's previous president.In June last year, Ramirez de la O sought to reassure investors and said he would sta...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
BREAKINGVIEWS-Walgreens mega-LBO tests ‘better in private’ maxim
By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, March 7 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Executives of struggling companies have a shop-worn line when a buyout comes along: some turnarounds can’t be done in public. Private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ $10 billion deal for drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance WBA.O, ann...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Brazil's Supreme Court chamber forms majority to uphold Rumble suspension
SAO PAULO, March 7 (Reuters) - The majority of a five-member panel of Brazil's Supreme Court formed a majority on Friday to uphold Justice Alexandre de Moraes' ruling to suspend U.S. video-sharing platform Rumble RUM.O in the country for not complying with court orders.Justices Flavio Dino a...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Bobsleigh-Thai teen Campeol inspired by Humphries while encouraging next generation
By Trevor Stynes March 7 (Reuters) - Agnese Campeol is drawing inspiration from her idol Kaillie Humphries in a bid to become the first bobsledder to represent Thailand at the Winter Olympics, while also inspiring the next generation herself, despite her tender years.Campeol won a silver medal i...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader to negotiate nuclear deal
Trump says nuclear talks would be 'a lot better for Iran'Says situation can be addressed by a deal, or militarilyUS leader says he is not looking to hurt IranWest worries Iran nearing ability to make nuclear bombBy Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump s...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
FAA says SpaceX Starship explosion disrupted nearly 240 flights
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said the explosion of SpaceX's Starship spacecraft disrupted about 240 flights Thursday, including requiring more two dozen airplanes to divert over space debris concerns.The FAA on Thursday issued ground stops for aircraft depa...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Ukraine foreign minister says he had constructive call with US counterpart Rubio
March 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he had a "constructive call" with his U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio on Friday to discuss an upcoming bilateral meeting in Saudi Arabia."Ukraine wants the war to end, and US leadership is essential for achieving lasting peac...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
EXCLUSIVE-US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say
CDC study follows measles outbreak amid declining vaccination ratesKennedy's mixed messages on vaccines raise concernsAutism rise attributed to broader screening, not vaccinesBy Dan Levine and Leah Douglas March 7 - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
BDC Brings $500 Million New Financing To Help Businesses Mitigate Impacts Of Uncertainty Around US Tariffs
March 7 (Reuters) - Business Development Bank Of Canada:BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA: BRINGS $500M IN NEW FINANCING TO HELP BUSINESSES PIVOT & MITIGATE IMPACTS OF UNCERTAINTY AROUND US TARIFFSReuters
Fri, Mar 7
Olympics-IOC presidential hopeful Eliasch urges political neutrality
Eliasch emphasizes political neutrality for the International Olympic CommitteeTrump will understand importance of top athletes taking part in LA Games, IOC candidate saysEliasch wants stricter rules on transgender athletes at GamesBy Amy Tennery NEW YORK, March 7 (Reuters) - Johan Eliasch, a can...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Porsche's holding firm expects impairments related to Volkswagen to be $21.56 billion
March 7 (Reuters) - Porsche SE PSHG_p.DE, the holding firm of the carmaker, said on Friday it expects writedowns related to Volkswagen VOWG_p.DE to be 19.9 billion euros ($21.56 billion).Porsche SE is Volkswagen's top shareholder.($1 = 0.9228 euros)Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
US to hold hearing on China's efforts to boost semiconductor industry
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Trade Representative's Office will hold a hearing on Tuesday into older Chinese-made "legacy" semiconductors that could heap more U.S. tariffs on chips from China that power everyday goods from autos to washing machines to telecoms gear.The probe,...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Bank of England's Bailey gives evidence at ex-Barclays boss Staley's UK ban appeal
Former FCA chief executive Bailey gives evidence at Staley's appealStaley facing financial services ban, $2.3 million fineEx-Barclays CEO denies misleading financial watchdogBy Sam Tobin LONDON, March 7 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said emails between ex-Barclays boss Je...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
