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Trump hobbles US anti-discrimination agency by firing Democrats
Unprecedented firings leave agency unable to actEx-commissioners say they are considering legal actionFirings come amid backlash to workplace diversity initiativesAdds details and background in paragraph 3,6,7, and paragraphs 14-20; adds bulletsBy Daniel Wiessner Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
Nestle to invest $1 billion in Mexico over three years, president says
MEXICO CITY, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Packaged food company Nestle will invest $1 billion in Mexico over the next three years to boost production of various products, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday.Sheinbaum made the announcement in a video on social media alongside Nestle NESN.S exec...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels in eastern Congo
U.N. says 'truly unimaginable' civilian suffering in GomaCongo calls for sanctions on RwandaRwanda says has always shown restraint, not to blame for chaosAdds U.N. Security Council meeting; U.N., U.S., Congolese and Rwandan commentBy Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
BRIEF-TE Connectivity Announces Pricing Of €750 Million 3.250% Senior Notes Offering
Jan 28 (Reuters) - TE Connectivity PLC TEL.N:TE CONNECTIVITY ANNOUNCES PRICING OF €750 MILLION 3.250% SENIOR NOTES OFFERINGTE CONNECTIVITY PLC - TEGSA PRICES €750 MILLION SENIOR NOTES DUE 2033Source text: ID:nPn3hTP0gaFurther company coverage: TEL.NReuters
Wed, Jan 29
Vale posts highest annual iron ore output since 2018 despite fourth-quarter slide
Iron ore production up 2% to nearly 328 million metric tons in 2024In Q4, iron ore production down 4.6% and sales down 10%Vale prioritized production of higher-margin iron ore products in Q4Recasts with further details, analyst commentsBy Andre Romani and Marta NogueiraSAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
US issues new waiver for humanitarian aid amid freeze
Adds further detail on the memo, context in paragraphs 2-3, 5-8By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver on Tuesday for life-saving humanitarian assistance during a 90-day pause in foreign aid while Washington undertakes a review, accordin...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
Mexico's Banorte Q4 profit climbs 5% on loan book growth
Adds CEO comments in paragraphs 6-10By Brendan O'BoyleMEXICO CITY, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Mexican lender Banorte GFNORTEO.MX on Tuesday posted a 5% jump in fourth-quarter net profit, boosted by growth in its loan book across sectors.Banorte's net profit hit 13.72 billion Mexican pesos ($657 mill...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
Brazil's Azul reduces $1.6 bln in debt as it concludes restructuring process
Adds more details in paragraphs 3-5 SAO PAULO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian airline Azul AZUL4.SA said on Tuesday it has finalized a debt restructuring process regarding financial obligations with bondholders, suppliers and plane lessors, according to a securities filing. Azul said the process in...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
KLA Corp expected to post earnings of $7.75 a share - Earnings Preview
KLA Corp KLAC.OQ KLAC.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on January 31 for the period ending December 31 2024The Milpitas California-based company is expected to report a 18.2% increase in revenue to $2.939 billion from $2.49 billion a year ago, according to ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
West Virginia top court urged to revive landmark opioid case against distributors
By Brendan Pierson Jan 28 (Reuters) - A West Virginia city and county on Tuesday urged the state's top court to revive their $2.5 billion lawsuit accusing the three largest U.S. drug distributors of fueling the opioid epidemic, asking it to rule that opioid sales can give rise to a public nui...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Senators raise concern about Chinese influence on Panama Canal operations
President Donald Trump wants U.S. to retake the Panama CanalSenators flag China could control canal traffic from new bridgeCanal is key to US shipping and national security, lawmakers say By David Shepardson and Marianna Parraga WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators o...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Refugees and surrendering Congolese soldiers stream into Rwanda
By Thomas Mukoya GISENYI, Rwanda, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Refugees, surrendering Congolese soldiers and stranded truckers thronged the Rwandan border on Tuesday, hoping to reach safety after rebels captured the nearby Congolese city of Goma and spurred them to flee. Gunfire and explosions could be ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
North Korea's Kim calls for bolstering nuclear forces this year, KCNA reports
Kim orders producing more weapons-grade nuclear materialAnalysts estimate Pyongyang may have material for up to 90 warheadsTrump's 'nuclear power' reference fuels debate about possible policy shiftWhite House says complete denuclearisation goal continues Adds more quotes, background, U.S...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
QUOTES-Nonprofits react to Trump's freeze on grants and loans
By Helen Coster and Nathan Layne Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday, a sweeping decision that could disrupt funding for education, healthcare, poverty programs and a host of other initiatives that...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
BRIEF-Google Reclassifies U.S. As 'Sensitive Country' Alongside China, Russia After Trump's 'Gulf Of America' Comments - CNBC
Jan 28 (Reuters) - GOOGLE RECLASSIFIES U.S. AS ‘SENSITIVE COUNTRY’ ALONGSIDE CHINA, RUSSIA AFTER TRUMP’S ‘GULF OF AMERICA’ COMMENTS - CNBCSource text: https://tinyurl.com/2cmzwfskFurther company coverage: GOOGL.OReuters
Tue, Jan 28
US Education Department investigating Denver schools over all-gender bathroom
By Brad Brooks Jan 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Education said on Tuesday it is investigating the Denver schools system for allegedly discriminating against women and girls by converting a female bathroom to all-gender. The department said in a written statement that "as a result, Ea...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
US issues waiver to aid pause for life-saving humanitarian help
Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver on Tuesday for life-saving humanitarian assistance during a 90-day pause in foreign aid while Washington undertakes a review, according to a State Department memo seen by Reuters. Rubio defined life-saving humanitarian assistance...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
DOJ criminal fraud, appeals chief under Biden joins law firm Sidley
By David Thomas Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. law firm Sidley Austin said Tuesday it has hired a longtime federal prosecutor who served as the third highest-ranking member of Justice Department's criminal division during the Democratic Biden administration.Lisa Miller will join Chicago-founded Sidl...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Brazil Azul says it concluded debt restructuring process
SAO PAULO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian airline Azul AZUL4.SA said on Tuesday it has finalized a debt restructuring process regarding financial obligations with bondholders, aircraft makers and firms that lease planes, according to a securities filing. Azul said the process included the termination ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
