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DGL Investments No. 1 Terminates LOI With Rep Group And Perspectives Productions
June 27 (Reuters) - DGL Investments No 1 Inc DGLp.V:DGL INVESTMENTS NO. 1 INC. ANNOUNCES TERMINATION OF LETTER OF INTENT WITH REP GROUP LIMITED AND PERSPECTIVES PRODUCTIONS LIMITEDDGL INVESTMENTS NO 1 INC - FINANCING FOR PROPOSED DEAL NOT SECUREDDGL INVESTMENTS NO 1 INC - ACTIVELY SEEKING BUSINESS T...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
'A.I.' director Steven Spielberg opposed to using AI in front of the camera
Spielberg open to AI for budgeting, planning tasksThe director's films have yet to use AI technology'I don't want AI making creative decisions,' director saysBy Dawn ChmielewskiLOS ANGELES, June 27 (Reuters) - When Steven Spielberg directed the film "A.I. Artificial Intelligence,...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
US Supreme Court backs Texas online porn age-check law
Porn industry said Texas law violates US ConstitutionPolicymakers concerned about effects of porn on minorsLower court allowed age-verification to take effectBy Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday against challengers to a Texas law that requires por...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
Putin says US-Russia relations stabilizing, credits Trump for progress
MOSCOW, June 27 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that relations between Russia and the United States were beginning to stabilize, attributing the improvement to efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump.Putin reiterated that he had "great respect" for Trump and was willing to...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
US Supreme Court lets parents opt kids out of classes with LGBT storybooks
Parents seek opt-outs for classes with LGBT storybooksMaryland county school board refused to allow opt-outsCase pits religious rights against LGBT inclusionBy Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday in favor of Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
UK's Wood Group discloses investigation by financial regulator
June 27 (Reuters) - Wood Group WG.L said on Friday Britain's financial watchdog had begun an investigation into the oilfield services provider, following the company's announcement last year of an independent accounting review related to some contracts and charges.Wood Group said the Financi...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
Trump lauds Supreme Court rulings, will hold press conference
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday hailed the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship as a "giant win" and said he will hold a news conference at the White House at 11:30 ET (1530GMT). "GIANT WIN in the United States Supreme Court! Even the...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
Miami's Brickell City Centre sold to Simon Property in up to $548.7 million deal
June 27 (Reuters) - U.S.-based shopping mall owner Simon Property Group SPG.N has acquired the parking and retail segments of Miami's Brickell City Centre for up to $548.7 million from Swire Properties 1972.HK, the Hong Kong-listed company said on Friday. Simon Property already owned a 25% stake...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
INSIGHT-Stung by high prices, Americans make their own weight-loss drugs
Gray market grows for cheap weight-loss drugs imported from ChinaSome users try small doses of substances not yet approved by FDADrugmakers call trend dangerous and illicitOnline community says it's filling gaps in broken systemBy Robin Respaut and Maggie FickSAN FRANCISCO, June 27 (Reuters) - I...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
Putin says Russia is ready to hold more talks with Ukraine, return more bodies
MOSCOW, June 27 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia was ready to hold a new round of peace negotiations with Ukraine, potentially in Istanbul, although the time and venue had yet to be agreed.Putin said there were big differences between the proposals submitted by the tw...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo set to sign peace agreement in Washington
Trump administration aiming to end years of fighting Rubio to host Congolese, Rwandan ministers for signing ceremonyMinisters set to meet with Trump on FridayBy Daphne Psaledakis, Sonia Rolley and Robbie Corey-Boulet WASHINGTON/PARIS/DAKAR, June 27 (Reuters) - Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Co...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
BREAKINGVIEWS-Bezos Venice carnival typifies billionaire burnout
By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters Breakingviews) - What wedding gift do you give the creator of the everything store? Amazon.com AMZN.O founder Jeff Bezos is set to celebrate his union with Lauren Sanchez in Venice this weekend. The three-day bash has sparked protests in a place synony...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
Miami's Brickell City Centre sold to Simon Property in up to $548.7 million deal
June 27 (Reuters) - U.S.-based shopping mall owner Simon Property Group SPG.N has acquired the parking and retail segments of Miami's Brickell City Centre for up to $548.7 million from Swire Properties 1972.HK, the Hong Kong-listed company said on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
DIARY-Political and General News Events from June 27
June 27 (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
Fri, Jun 27
Soccer-FC Barcelona sells bonds, restructures stadium-revamp debt
MADRID, June 27 (Reuters) - FC Barcelona said on Friday it was selling 424 million euros ($498 million) in bonds as part of a deal to restructure the debt it contracted for its Camp Nou stadium renovation that allows it to postpone the first repayment to 2033 from 2028.The Spanish football club had...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
Spectra launches certification of resilience for MSPs, forms cyber risk advisory board
By Mia MacGregorJune 27 - (The Insurer) - Bermudian cyber-focused startup Spectra has launched its certification of resilience for managed service providers (MSPs) and announced the formation of the Spectra cyber risk advisory board.The certification of resilience framework aims to address the gap b...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
Inszone acquires Missouri-based Huffmaster Insurance
By Mia MacGregorJune 27 - (The Insurer) - Inszone Insurance Services has acquired Huffmaster Insurance, based in Monett, Missouri.Founded in 1990 by Susan and Kevin Huffmaster, the agency offers personal and commercial insurance products, including home, auto, recreational vehicles, business owners&...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
Soccer-Established order prevails at Club World Cup as minnows make little impact
By Mark GleesonMIAMI, June 27 (Reuters) - The occasional threat of an upset result at the Club World Cup handed hope to the minnows of the world game but in the end the established order prevailed at the conclusion of the first round of the tournament in the U.S.All but three of the teams through to...Reuters
Fri, Jun 27
