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US Supreme Court seems poised to lower bar for 'reverse discrimination' suits
Adds quotes from Justices Barrett, Jackson and KaganWoman claims workplace bias because she is heterosexualLower courts ruled against plaintiff in bias lawsuitCase could lower bar for "reverse" discrimination suitsBy John Kruzel, Andrew Chung, Daniel Wiessner WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
France's Macron to dine with Germany's Merz on Wednesday
adds detail, backgroundPARIS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will dine with Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Wednesday evening, the Elysee said.The palace said the two leaders would meet for a "working dinner" but gave n...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
BRIEF-Sencorpwhite Inc Secures Stalking Horse Bidder Msi Automate In Chapter 11 Sale Process
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Sencorpwhite Inc:SENCORPWHITE INC: SECURES STALKING HORSE BIDDER MSI AUTOMATE IN CHAPTER 11 SALE PROCESSSENCORPWHITE INC: UNDER TERMS OF APPROVED PURCHASE AGREEMENT, TOTAL CONSIDERATION TO BE PAID BY MSI IS ABOUT $40 MILLIONSource text: ID:nPn5zlz7faReuters
Wed, Feb 26
BRIEF-Renovaro & Biosymetrics Announce Definitive Merger Agreement
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Renovaro Inc RENB.O:RENOVARO AND BIOSYMETRICS ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT TO ADVANCE AI-DRIVEN BIOMARKER DISCOVERY AND PRECISION MEDICINERENOVARO: DEAL EXPECTED TO CLOSE IN MARCH 2025Source text: ID:nGNXbnCK1bFurther company coverage: RENB.OReuters
Wed, Feb 26
BREAKINGVIEWS-GM illuminates good times before they stop rolling
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. Refiles to fix advisory.By Jonathan Guilford NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) - General Motors GM.N powered through bruising strikes, rampant supply shortages and a distressing spike in interest rates t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Ukraine government backs minerals deal with US
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine's government is giving its approval to a deal with the United States on developing the country's mineral resources, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Wednesday."Today, the government is approving a decision necessary for the signature between Ukraine and the...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
FACTBOX-Countries that offer a 'golden visa' in exchange for investments
Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested the possibility of substituting a current visa program for foreign investors with a "gold card" that could be purchased for $5 million, offering a pathway to American citizenship.Trump intends to replace the current "EB-...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Trump says Mexico, Canada tariffs now set for April 2
Feb 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday said stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would take effect on April 2, about a month later than an earlier deadline for the levies to take effect.Trump's remark came during his first cabinet meeting.Earlier this month the adm...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Trump says settlement under discussion in CBS lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his team was discussing a settlement regarding his lawsuit against CBS relating to an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris days before the 2024 election. CBS is owned by Paramount PARA.O.Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Washington Post opinion head departs as section shifts focus to liberties, free markets
New throughout, adds details and comments from publisherBy Helen Coster and Jaspreet Singh NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Washington Post editorial page editor David Shipley is leaving the paper as its opinion section shifts its focus to supporting and defending the topics of personal liberties and...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Russia-US talks set for Thursday in Turkey, US says Ukraine not on agenda
Talks to focus on tackling embassy disputesUS says no political or security issues to be discussedIstanbul talks follow Riyadh meeting and Putin-Trump callRecasts with US commentsBy Dmitry Antonov and Simon Lewis Feb 26 (Reuters) - Russian and U.S. diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday for ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Kennedy, without providing details, says two people have died of measles
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that two people have died from a measles outbreak. Kennedy, speaking from U.S. President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting, did not provide details about the deaths. Earlier on W...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Amazon debuts new Alexa voice assistant with AI overhaul
Amazon unveils Alexa+ with generative AI integrationAlexa+ can store preferences, make reservations, connect to Amazon productsCompetition from Apple and Google with AI-enhanced voice assistantsAdds details of the event in paragraphs 12, 13 and AI details in paragraph 20By Greg Bensinger Feb 26 (...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik sentenced to jail for defying peace envoy
Dodik sentenced for defying international peace envoy's ordersHe says case is politically motivated, has two weeks to appealVerdict may trigger crisis in Bosnia, threaten ethnic stabilityRussia condemns court verdict as 'unacceptable'Adds comment from Orban in paragraph 12By Daria Sito-S...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Munich Re global specialty insurance revenue to reach 10 billion euros by end of 2025
By Rebecca DelaneyFeb 26 - (The Insurer) - Munich Re said on Wednesday it was aiming to become a "power player" in global specialty insurance after introducing new reporting segmentation that will detail the unit's financial results separate to P&C reinsurance.During a media call, Mu...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
BRIEF-FirstService Increases Credit Facility To US$1.75 Billion
Feb 26 (Reuters) - FirstService Corp FSV.TO:FIRSTSERVICE INCREASES CREDIT FACILITY TO US$1.75 BILLIONFIRSTSERVICE CORP: EXTENDED CREDIT FACILITY FOR A NEW FIVE-YEAR TERM MATURING IN FEBRUARY 2030Source text: ID:nGNX9nj4Z4Further company coverage: FSV.TOReuters
Wed, Feb 26
