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Conservative groups call on EEOC to investigate ABA diversity programs
By Karen Sloan Feb 10 (Reuters) - A coalition of conservative legal groups on Monday asked the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate several of the American Bar Association’s diversity hiring programs, claiming they discriminate by giving priority to minority applicants and ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
Pentagon to ban transgender people from joining military, pauses gender transition procedures
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. military will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members, according to a memo from Defense Secretary P...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
Emerson says $265 per-share bid for Aspen is 'best and final'
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Emerson Electric EMR.N said on Monday that its $265 per-share offer to acquire Aspen Technology AZPN.O was its "best and final" price.The announcement comes days after activist investor Elliott Management said it invested over $1.5 billion in Aspen, opposing the company...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
Seeking AI boom, France and EU promise to cut red tape on tech
Recasts throughout with Macron, EU CommissionerTech companies say regulation can stifle innovationTrump has torn up recent AI policyCalls for more leniency in EuropeFrance hosts February 10-11 summitBy Jeffrey Dastin, Florence Loeve, Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Europe will cut ba...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
HM Treasury renews Pool Re retro agreement; reiterates welcome of treaty shift
By Ryan HewlettFeb 10 - (The Insurer) - Upcoming changes which will see Pool Re’s reinsurance scheme transition to a catastrophe excess of loss (XoL) treaty model could spur the return of more risk to the private market, HM Treasury has said.The move – set to take effect in April 2025 – received ove...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
FACTBOX-Details of 110 billion euros in investment pledges at France's AI summit
PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced investment pledges to bolster France's artificial intelligence sector totalling 109 billion euros ($112 billion)over the coming years.The financing, unveiled during the Paris AI summit, includes plans by Canadian inve...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
Golf-Woods withdraws from Genesis, still dealing with mother's death
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Tournament host Tiger Woods said on Monday he has decided to withdraw from this week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, where he was set to make his PGA Tour season debut, as he is still processing the recent death of his mother.The opening round of the February 13-16 tou...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
Hamas says it will stop releasing hostages, accuses Israel of ceasefire violations
Corrects paragraph 8 to clarify the Israeli PM is holding security consultations on Monday, not convening the security cabinet, which will meet on TuesdayHamas, Israel trade accusations of ceasefire breachesIsraeli military at highest readiness in Gaza, official saysHamas says next scheduled hostage...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
Egypt's foreign minister has talks with US Secretary of State amid dispute over Trump plan for Gaza
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed on Monday regional developments with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting in Washington, the Egyptian foreign ministry said in a post on X.Abdelatty travelled to Washington on Sunday for meetings with U.S. official...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
BREAKINGVIEWS-Super Bowl mania: media’s defensive line versus AI
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Robots are no match for American football. The chorus of revolutionary promises about artificial intelligence might lead one to believe that no human ac...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
FACTBOX-Top cases now before the US Supreme Court
Adds dates for cases to be argued in late March and early April Feb 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court's current term includes cases involving guns, gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors, online pornography, religious rights, TikTok, preventive healthcare, Planned Parenthood...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
Gaza ceasefire mediators fear breakdown of deal, Egyptian security sources say
CAIRO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Mediators fear a breakdown of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, two Egyptian security sources said on Monday, after Hamas said Israel was not serious about executing the deal and announced it would stop releasing hostages until further notice.Hamas negotiators said U.S. guarant...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
EU ready to respond 'firmly' to US tariff threats, French finance minister says
PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The European Union is prepared to respond to any tariff threats from the United States with similar moves if necessary, French Finance Minister Eric Lombard told Bloomberg TV on Monday."President (Donald) Trump is a dealmaker, so Europe will answer as strongly as the po...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
BRIEF-Rockwell Automation Exec: Co Implemented Price Changes From Additional China Tariffs That Were Enacted On February Fourth - Conf. Call
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Rockwell Automation Inc ROK.N:ROCKWELL AUTOMATION EXEC: CO IMPLEMENTED PRICE CHANGES FROM ADDITIONAL CHINA TARIFFS THAT WERE ENACTED ON FEBRUARY FOURTH - CONF. CALLROCKWELL EXEC: CO MADE, WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE CHANGES TO MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS WHERE THERE'S ATTRACTIVE ROIROC...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
UBS whistleblower verdict thrown out despite US Supreme Court win
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters) - A former UBS UBSG.S bond strategist who persuaded the U.S. Supreme Court to make it easier for corporate whistleblowers to win retaliation lawsuits suffered a setback on Monday, as a jury verdict awarding him back pay and other damages was thrown o...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
BRIEF-Mexican Miner Grupo Mexico Issues $1 Billion Bond To Finance Investments
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Grupo Mexico SAB de CV GMEXICOB.MX:MEXICAN MINER GRUPO MEXICO, THROUGH SUBSIDIARY MINERA MEXICO, ISSUES $1 BILLION BOND IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS TO FINANCE INVESTMENTS IN THE COUNTRY ON FEBRUARY 5, MINERA MEXICO ISSUED $1 BILLION BOND IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS WITH A 7-YEAR MATURIT...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
Macron promotes France's electric-powered AI
PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Monday that France was in the race for artificial intelligence and called on attendees at the AI Action Summit in Paris to choose Europe for their business needs.Clean electric power distinguishes France in addressing AI's va...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
White House confirms war crimes prosecutor first target of ICC sanctions
NEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters) - International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorized by U.S. President Donald Trump that target the war crimes tribunal over investigations of U.S. citizens or U.S. allies.Khan, who is British, was...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
Trump administration ordered to fully comply with order lifting funding freeze
Feb 10 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to fully comply with a previous order lifting its broad freeze on federal spending, after a group of Democratic state attorneys general last week said that some funds remained frozen.Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
UN pauses some Yemen operations over Houthi detention of staff
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The United Nations has paused all operations in Yemen's Sa'ada governorate after more U.N. staff were detained by the Houthi authorities, deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Monday. "This extraordinary and temporary measure seeks to balance the ...Reuters
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