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Animated films seek to find a place in best picture Oscar race
"Inside Out 2" was the highest-grossing film of 2024No animated film has been nominated for best picture since 2010Experts in the animation industry strive for more recognitionThe British Academy of Film and Television Arts offers hopeBy Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, Feb 20 (Reuters) - "...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
EXPLAINER-How does space travel affect astronaut health?
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other issues. As a result, trekking beyond the Earth's confines causes many physiological changes that affect an astronaut's ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
US Supreme Court tackles straight woman's 'reverse' discrimination case
Woman claims workplace bias because she is heterosexual"I was straight and pushed aside," Ohio plaintiff saysLower courts threw out her lawsuit under civil rights lawBy Andrew Chung Feb 20 (Reuters) - Marlean Ames received numerous promotions and good evaluations over the years working in...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Trump FBI pick Patel faces Senate vote amid Justice Department tumult
Patel expected to be confirmed by Republican-controlled SenateJustice Department faces policy changes, claims of political interferencePatel vows emphasis on immigration, violent crimeBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate is set to confirm Kash P...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Americans worry Musk's campaign to slash government could hurt services, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Majority worry Musk's cuts could delay federal services like Social Security71% believe wealthy have too much influence on Trump's administration59% support downsizing government, but concerns over service disruption remainBy James Oliphant and Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - A...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
US Senate set to push through border bill lacking Trump's tax cuts
Senate bill excludes Trump's $4.5 trillion tax cutsSenate Republicans aim for early legislative win for TrumpDemocrats vow to fight bill, accuse Republicans of benefiting wealthyBy Gabriella BorterWASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans plan to push ahead on Thursday on a bill to ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
RPT-ANALYSIS-Southwest's layoffs dent its worker-first culture
Repeats Wednesday's story to additional subscribers, no changesMonday's job cuts were a first in company's 54-year historySouthwest operated with philosophy that happier employees result in happier customers Layoffs are a nod to pressure to shore up profitsElliott wield influence with bo...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
RPT-Glass Lewis reviewing DEI policies following recent Trump actions, memo shows
Repeats with no changes to textBy Ross Kerber Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. proxy adviser Glass Lewis told clients on Wednesday it is reviewing its stance on diversity, equity and inclusion policies, which could further erode support for such measures in the spring shareholder meeting season.In a note ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
EXCLUSIVE-FDA staffers told that 'woman,' 'disabled' among banned words; White House says it’s an error
List of more than two dozen "prohibited words" circulates at FDAWhite House says list may have misinterpreted Trump gender order White House says FDA should prohibit some of the words on listBy Rachael Levy Feb 20 (Reuters) - Some U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists have been tol...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT–Schedule of Reuters features from this week
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Every week, Reuters journalists produce scores of multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the world.Below are some stories from this week selected by our editors, as well as explanatory context and background to help you understand world headlines. For a full sc...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
IMF mission starts talks on Ukraine loan programme review
KYIV, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Ukrainian officials began talks on Thursday with an International Monetary Fund team working on the country's latest loan programme review, which could unlock about $917 million in new funds.As the war with Russia enters a fourth year, Ukraine is heavily dependent on for...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
BRIEF-Autohome Says Tao Wu Resigned As An Executive Director And Chief Executive Officer
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Autohome Inc 2518.HK:TAO WU RESIGNED AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERSONG YANG HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEOFurther company coverage: 2518.HKReuters
Thu, Feb 20
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Feb 20 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Thursday: ** Hong Kong-listed Autohome 2518.HK said its controlling shareholder Yun Chen Capital Cayman has agreed to sell its 41.91% stake in the company to a unit of Haier Group Corp for $1...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Google close to picking sites in India for first retail stores outside US, sources say
Google eyes India stores in competition with Apple, sources sayCompany closing in on Mumbai, New DelhiGoogle only has a small number of physical stores, all in USPixel, other Google offerings to be in India stores, source saysBy Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's GOOGL....Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
BRIEF-Birkenstock Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Results
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Birkenstock Holding PLC BIRK.N:EQS-NEWS: BIRKENSTOCK REPORTS FISCAL FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS; REVENUES UP 19%BIRKENSTOCK: COMPANY CONFIRMS GUIDANCE FOR FY 2025FY2025 REVENUE VIEW EUR 2.13 BILLION -- LSEG IBES DATASource text: ID:nEQ2N25tfaFurther company coverage: BIRK.NReuters
Thu, Feb 20
Kremlin says topic of another Russia-US prisoner swap is on the agenda
Adds context MOSCOW, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that the idea of a possible new prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States was on the agenda after Moscow and Washington agreed to start work on restoring relations at all levels. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, as...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
EU digital chief: will propose plans to ease regulation
Corrects first paragraph and headline to say European Commission will ease regulation, removes reference to digital regulation HELSINKI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The European Commission will propose at least five packages this year to ease regulation, European Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
BRIEF-Nkt Completes Repair Of Britned Power Cable System That Connects Great Britain And Netherlands
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Nkt A/S NKT.CO:HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AN ONSHORE REPAIR OF THE BRITNED POWER CABLE SYSTEM THAT CONNECTS GREAT BRITAIN AND THE NETHERLANDSFurther company coverage: NKT.COReuters
Thu, Feb 20
Spain's PM to visit Ukraine on Monday to support Zelenskiy
Adds comments from Sanchez, context MADRID, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez plans to travel to Ukraine on Monday to support President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the Ukrainian democracy, he said on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump called Zelenskiy a "dicta...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Encouraging foreign brands to return to Russia 'ill-advised', trade ministry says
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Encouraging foreign brands to return to Russia would be "ill-advised," according to the industry and trade ministry, which wants to champion domestic companies that have stepped in to fill the gaps left by departing Western counterparts.More than a thousand companies, from...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
