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Ontic raises $230 million led by KKR as corporate spending on security surges
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Ontic has raised $230 million in a funding round led by alternate investment firm KKR KKR.N, it said on Friday, as it seeks to integrate artificial intelligence into its corporate security software and expand globally.The company's platform helps corporate security teams respo...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
US probes delays in Tesla crash reports involving driver-assistance systems
Separate probe covers 2.4 million Teslas after four collisions, one fatalSome crash reports arrived months after those incidents-NHTSA By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. auto safety agency said Thursday it would investigate Tesla's delays in submitting crash reports i...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Gilead unit to acquire cell therapy developer Interius for $350 million
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Gilead Sciences' GILD.O unit Kite Pharma said on Thursday it will acquire privately-held biotech firm Interius BioTherapeutics for $350 million in cash to advance CAR T-cell cancer therapies that are delivered directly into patients. WHY IT'S IMPORTANTThe acquisition will ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Gryphon to sell Shermco to Blackstone for about $1.6 billion
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Investment firm Gryphon Investors said on Thursday it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company, Shermco, to private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone BX.N in a deal valued at about $1.6 billion.Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
UN investigation seeking justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar hit by cost-cutting
UN team has submitted evidence to ICC, other jurisdictionsConfidential document shows multi-million dollar funding gap Two of three US grants to UN investigators cancelledBy Emma Farge GENEVA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Millions of dollars of funding cuts from donors and U.N. cost-cutting could hamper ev...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Tennis-Anisimova eyes U.S. Open glory after Wimbledon setback
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Amanda Anisimova, who has made an inspiring return to tennis since taking a mental health break in 2023, may have been on the wrong side of a lopsided Wimbledon final last month but expects that will only make her stronger for the U.S. Open.The American made waves on the WTA Tour ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
EXCLUSIVE-Whitestone REIT may face board challenge by hedge fund Emmett Investment, sources say
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Emmett Investment Management is gearing up for a possible board room fight at Whitestone REIT WSR.N and may nominate directors to the shopping center operator's six-person board, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.Em...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Tennis-Gauff hopes coaching shake-up will bring instant success in New York
By Janina Nuno Rios Aug 21 (Reuters) - After a triumphant French Open but inconsistent performances on grass and hard courts, Coco Gauff arrives at the U.S. Open hoping to rediscover her 2023 title-winning form, now under new guidance after splitting with her coach days before the event.With Matt...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Tennis-Who are among the other women's title contenders to look out for at the U.S. Open?
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The following are some of the other contenders for the women's singles title at the U.S. Open, which begins on Sunday: JESSICA PEGULA (UNITED STATES)*World ranking: 4Last year's U.S. Open runner-up will be eager to go one better but a shock French Open loss to wildc...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Tennis-Sabalenka seeks U.S. Open redemption after frustrating season
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka returns to the U.S. Open as the reigning champion and bookmakers' favourite, but her 2025 season has been anything but smooth sailing.The world number one arrives at Flushing Meadows with her ranking on the line and still chasing major silverware in 2025, havin...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Tennis-Swiatek targets seventh Grand Slam title at US Open after comeback year
By Angelica Medina Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek arrives at the U.S. Open with her sights set on a seventh Grand Slam title and a potential return to world number one to cap what she calls a remarkable year of redemption following "the worst experience of my life".The 24-year-old Polish ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
HHS pulls state grant to California for youth education program
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Thursday it has terminated California's federal grant for a program to provide sexual health education to adolescents, citing the state's refusal to remove "radical gender ideology" from its curricula. The Pe...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Military options on Ukraine to be presented to national security advisers, U.S. official says
TORONTO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Military chiefs from the United States and a number of European countries have developed military options on Ukraine and will be presenting them to their respective national security advisers, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday. "These options will be presented ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Fact Check-Comparison of ID requirements for Xbox users and immigrants in Britain is misleading
By Reuters Fact CheckA widely shared Facebook post that criticises Britain's Online Safety Act and suggests the law makes it harder to use a Microsoft Xbox than enter the country is misleading. The law, which requires that users of the gaming device verify their age, is part of a wider move ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Piramal Pharma, Newamsterdam Pharma Invest To Enhance Oral Solid Dosage Capabilities
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Piramal Pharma Ltd PIRM.NS:PIRAMAL PHARMA LTD - CO, NEWAMSTERDAM PHARMA INVEST TO ENHANCE ORAL SOLID DOSAGE CAPABILITIESPIRAMAL PHARMA LTD - INVESTMENT EXPECTED TO CREATE MORE THAN 20 NEW JOBS AT SELLERSVILLE SITEReuters
Thu, Aug 21
France's Macron says he coordinated position on Ukraine crisis with India's Modi
PARIS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that he had spoken with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the two leaders coordinating their positions on the war in Ukraine.Macron added that on trade issues, the two leaders agreed to strengthen economic exchanges ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Tens of thousands of European troops needed for Ukraine, union warns
By Sabine Siebold BERLIN, Aug 21 (Reuters) - European NATO leaders must not be naive when discussing a Ukraine peace force but face up to the reality that they would need to deploy tens of thousands of troops to the country for the long term, the head of Germany's soldiers' union said.U.S...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Allstate reports $184 million July catastrophe losses
By Ashish TiwariAug 21 - (The Insurer) – The Allstate Corporation on Thursday reported estimated catastrophe losses for July of $184 million, or $145 million after tax, from 19 wind and hail events.Total catastrophe losses for June were $619 million, or $489 million after tax, according to the insur...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
DIARY-Political and General News Events from August 21
Aug 21 (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
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