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PepsiCo to rebrand Lay's, Tostitos without artificial dyes, flavors
Also expands use of avocado/olive oil instead of canola/soybean oil Move comes amid push from Kennedy to ditch synthetic dyesUncertain if consumers will pay up for more premium productsBy Jessica DiNapoli and Juveria Tabassum July 17 (Reuters) - PepsiCo PEP.O is planning to highlight what will no...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
New US postal chief confident agency will be able to preserve independence
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - New U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner told employees he is confident the Postal Service will be able to demonstrate it can operate successfully as an independent agency."I am convinced that a strength of the Postal Service resides in our...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT agent to handle tasks as AI apps evolve
July 17 (Reuters) - OpenAI launched an artificial intelligence agent for its popular chatbot ChatGPT on Thursday that can complete complex tasks as the Microsoft-backed MSFT.O startup looks to get ahead of competitors in the AI race.AI agents — considered to be an evolution of an assistant — have be...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Soccer-Argentine clubs welcome back away fans after 12 years
BUENOS AIRES, July 17 (Reuters) - Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.The ban, imposed in 2013 following violent incidents, including the death of a spectator, has now been lifted as part of a staged reintr...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
US Attorney General Bondi visits Alcatraz after Trump call to reopen notorious prison
July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the infamous Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay on Thursday, weeks after President Donald Trump said he would order the long-shuttered facility, now operated as a historical site, to once again house violent criminals.Aerial footage s...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
L3Harris unveils new long-range missile with eye on China in the Pacific
By Mike StoneWASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - L3Harris Technologies LHX.N has unveiled two new missiles that aim to provide less expensive long-range strike options for the U.S. military as it restocks its supplies while looking for arms to deter China's ambitions in the Pacific.The "Red Wolf...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Exclusive: Spiridis rejoins Aon as global enterprise construction project leader weeks after exiting for Marsh
By James ThalerJuly 17 - (The Insurer) - Chris Spiridis is rejoining Aon as global enterprise construction project leader only weeks after originally leaving the company for Marsh, an Aon spokesperson confirmed.Marsh announced Spiridis’ hire as U.S. project risk leader less than a month ago, reporti...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
US set to impose 93.5% tariff on graphite from China, Bloomberg News reports
July 17 (Reuters) - The United States Commerce Department is set to impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on graphite imported from China after concluding the materials, which are a key component for batteries, had been unfairly subsidized, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Reuters cou...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
U.S. launches employment discrimination probe into George Mason University
By Sarah N. LynchWASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday said it had launched an employment discrimination probe into George Mason University, marking the latest college to be targeted by the Trump administration.Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Basketball-Clark 'halo effect' on display for home WNBA All-Star Game
Indianapolis embraces Clark star powerSold-out WNBA All-Star Game brings flurry of fansBy Amy Tennery INDIANAPOLIS, July 17 (Reuters) - Caitlin Clark may be sidelined for this weekend's All-Star game but her star power in Fever country remains indisputable, as Indianapolis prepares to host th...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Basketball-Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game, 3-Point Contest after injury
By Amy Tennery INDIANAPOLIS, July 17 (Reuters) - Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not compete in the WNBA All-Star game this weekend, the Rookie of the Year said on Thursday, after missing playing time due to injury.The all-time collegiate scoring record holder sparked a women's basketb...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Metropolitan Bank Holding Announces $50 Mln Share Repurchase Plan
July 17 (Reuters) - Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp MCB.N:METROPOLITAN BANK HOLDING CORP. ANNOUNCES INITIAL CASH DIVIDEND AND NEW SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMMETROPOLITAN BANK HOLDING CORP - APPROVES $50 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PLANMETROPOLITAN BANK HOLDING CORP - DECLARES $0.15 PER SHARE QTRLY DIVIDENDReuters
Thu, Jul 17
Arca Continental expects volume recovery in third quarter
By Aida Pelaez-Fernandez MEXICO CITY, July 17 (Reuters) - Mexican bottler Arca Continental AC.MX expects beverage volumes to pick back up, executives said on Thursday, after they slipped in the second quarter. Volumes are expected to improve in the third quarter, CEO Arturo Gutierrez told analyst...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Clear Group posts 11% organic growth in Q1 FY25
By Ashish TiwariJuly 17 - (The Insurer) - Goldman Sachs-backed UK broker consolidator Clear Group reported 11% organic growth for the first quarter of 2025 on Thursday.The group also released its financial results for the year ended October 31, 2024, during which its revenue increased by 24.5% to 93...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Firms brace for surge in conflicts and disputes amid geopolitical risks: Clyde & Co
By Navneeta NandanJuly 17 - (The Insurer) - Operational risks and people challenges jointly topped law firm Clyde & Co's annual corporate risk radar report on Thursday, which highlighted how global geopolitical turmoil has also increased exposure across technological, litigation and regulato...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
New US postal chief confident agency will be able to preserve independence
WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - New U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner told employees he is confident the Postal Service will be able to demonstrate it can operate successfully as an independent agency."I am convinced that a strength of the Postal Service resides in our structure as a self-fi...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Erdogan says Turkey will not allow Syria to be divided
ANKARA, July 17 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Turkey will not allow Syria to be divided or its multicultural structure and territorial integrity harmed, after Israel's actions sought to "sabotage" a ceasefire in the country. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Erdog...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Tesla’s auto insurance arm hit with consumer class action in California
By Mike Scarcella July 17 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker Tesla's TSLA.O auto insurance unit has been hit with a consumer lawsuit in California accusing it of deliberately scheming to delay and minimize insurance payouts, causing some motorists to abandon claims or pay out of pocket.The pr...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
