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US Senate Democrat seeks delay in hearing on Trump budget pick over grant freeze
WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Patty Murray, the top Democrat on the chamber's appropriations committee, on Tuesday called for a delay in consideration of President Donald Trump's pick for budget chief over an order halting all federal grants and loans.Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
DIARY-Political and General News Events from January 28
Jan 28 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY ---------...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
American Modern to pause writing new HO business in at least 11 US states in March
By James ThalerJan 28 - Munich Re-owned American Modern will pause the writing of new homeowners business in at least 11 states beginning in March, The Insurer can reveal.Agents were recently notified that from 1 March, American Modern will not write new business in Arizona, California, Georgia, Ida...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Hedgehog Risk sells “substantial interest” to SIG Insurance Holdings
By Chris MunroJan 28 - (The Insurer) - Lloyd’s coverholder Hedgehog Risk has sold “a substantial interest” in its business to Susquehanna International Group affiliate SIG Insurance Holdings, LLC, Program Manager can reveal.London-based sports and prize insurance specialist Hedgehog said the investm...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Starbucks North America head to step down as part of turnaround plan
Adds details in paragraphs 2 and 4, 6-8 Jan 28 (Reuters) - Starbucks SBUX.O announced a slew of changes, including the exit of its North America president Sara Trilling, on Tuesday as CEO Brian Niccol tries to revive demand at the struggling coffee chain.The company also appointed former chief op...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Qatar and US discuss joint Gaza mediation efforts, Qatar says
CAIRO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, took part in a phone call on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the continuation of their joint mediation efforts in Gaza, the Qatari foreign ministry said.Th...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Democratic US Senator Peters will not seek re-election in 2026
Adds more details, backgroundBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Senator Gary Peters, the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee, said Tuesday he will not seek re-election in 2026.Peters, 66, represents Michigan, a state President Donald Trump narrowly won in 2024. Republi...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Boeing not worried about Trump tariff threats, CEO says
Adds Musk meeting in paragraph 6; comments on new airplane outlook, divestment and Boeing headquarters in paragraphs 11-17Boeing works with Trump administration on Air Force One deliveryOrtberg sees potential divestment of non-core segmentsBoeing plans to increase 737 and 787 production ratesBy Dan ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
MGM to pay $45mn to settle data breach lawsuit
By Mia MacGregorJan 28 - (The Insurer) - A federal court has granted preliminary approval for a $45mn settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International over two major data breaches in 2019 and 2023 that exposed the personal information of millions of customers.Fi...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
VW CEO says talking to Chinese partners about their Europe expansion plans
Corrects paragraphs 1,2 and 5 with company spokesperson saying that VW had spoken to partners about their European expansion plans, not about acquiring VW plants, correcting previous statementsBy Klaus Lauer BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's CEO has spoken to the carmaker's Chinese ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Nationwide president Carter to retire at the end of 2025
By Isha MaratheJan 28 - (The Insurer) - Nationwide Financial president and chief operations officer John Carter is set to retire at the end of 2025 after 20 years at the company. Carter, who is based in Columbus, Ohio, joined Nationwide in 2005 as president for NFS distributions and held other lead...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed US contacts with Israel's Netanyahu
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he had had a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss bilateral matters. "We also discussed maintaining close contact with partners, particularly the United States and President Trump," he said o...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Tokio Marine HCC: Top 10 cyber incidents of 2024 highlight growing risks and need for resilience
By Mia MacGregorJan 27 - (The Insurer) - Tokio Marine HCC has highlighted a concerning increase in supply chain attacks in a new report on the 10 largest cyber incidents of 2024, with the carrier emphasising the need for robust collaboration and proactive security measures as businesses continue to ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
ASML to report Q4 earnings amid hopes and fears over DeepSeek, Trump
ASML's 2025 growth forecast depends on AI chip boomChina's DeepSeek sows doubt on need for AI chip spendingAnalysts looking for $3.5 billion in new bookingsU.S. China chips policy under Trump another unknownAdds graphicsBy Nathan Vifflin and Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Inv...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
MSIG USA confirms O’Brien hire as cyber insurance headloney
By Michael LoneyJan 28 - MSIG USA has appointed former Guy Carpenter executive Siobhan O'Brien as head of cyber insurance.O’Brien previously announced on LinkedIn that she had started in a new role at MSIG USA.The carrier has now confirmed that O'Brien will lead the growth and strategy of MS...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
ADVISORY-Alert wrongly tagged to Baotailong New Materials withdrawn
An alert on medical instruments manufacturer BTL announcing partnership with Nava Health was inadverently tagged to China-based Baotailong New Materials 601011.SS, an unrelated company, and has been withdrawn.There will be no substitute. STORY_NUMBER:nTUA7DNRFQSTORY_DATE:28/01/2025STORY_TIME:02:00:...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Motor racing-Mercedes 1955 'streamliner' set to smash F1 record at auction
By Tilman BlasshoferFELLBACH, Germany, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A sleek, long-nosed Mercedes raced by Stirling Moss and five-times Formula One world champion Juan Manuel Fangio in 1955 could become the most expensive grand prix car of all time at an auction in Stuttgart on Saturday.The W196 R Stromlinienw...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight
The metaphorical clock is set to 89 seconds to midnightBulletin of the Atomic Scientists created clock in 1947Nuclear risks, AI, climate change among factors cited By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved their "Doomsday Clock" closer to midnight th...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Poland buys over 200 US AGM-88G missiles for $745 mln
WARSAW, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Poland signed a contract with the United States on Tuesday to buy over 200 AGM-88G advanced anti-radiation missiles for around $745 million, the Polish defence ministry said, as it modernises its army to face a potential threat from Russia. The delivery of the missiles wil...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
