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South Korea's Lee to visit shipyard in Philadelphia after summit with Trump
SEOUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - South Korea President Lee Jae Myung plans to visit a shipyard in Philadelphia after his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, his office said on Thursday. The shipyard is owned by South Korea's Hanwha Group and cooperation to help the ailing U.S. shipbuilding sector ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Vance says Europe will have to take 'lion's share' of burden for Ukrainian security
Trump met Putin on Friday and Zelenskiy on MondayVance says Ukraine wants security guarantees and Russia wanted some Ukrainian territoriesVance says Europeans are 'going to have to step up'By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that Eur...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Meta freezes AI hiring, WSJ reports
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms META.O has paused hiring in its artificial intelligence division after bringing on more than 50 researchers and engineers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
New Zealand to spend $1.6 billion for US maritime helicopters, Airbus jets
SYDNEY, Aug 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand said on Thursday it would spend NZ$2.7 billion ($1.6 billion) to buy five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus AIR.PA A321XLR aircraft, the first major investment following a decision to replace the country's aging defence fleet.NZ$2 billion will be us...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Modivcare Says Filed For Voluntary Chapter 11 Protection In U.S. Bankruptcy Court For Southern District Of Texas
Aug 21 (Reuters) - ModivCare Inc MODV.O:MODIVCARE ENTERS INTO COMPREHENSIVE RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN ITS FUTURE, REDUCE DEBT AND INJECT CAPITALMODIVCARE INC - MODIVCARE HAS FILED FOR VOLUNTARY CHAPTER 11 PROTECTION IN U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXASMODIVCARE INC - R...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Trump buys more than $100 million in bonds since inauguration, disclosure shows
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has bought more than $100 million in company, state and municipal bonds since taking office in January, according to new disclosures which shed further light on the vast holdings of America’s billionaire president.Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
EXCLUSIVE-Brazil judge targeted by US sanctions confident of Trump reversal
Justice Moraes became lightning rod in US-Brazil standoffTrump tied Brazil tariff and sanctions to Bolsonaro trialMoraes eyes US legal challenge, but counting on diplomacyBy Brad Haynes and Ricardo Brito BRASILIA, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The judge at the center of escalating tensions between Brazil an...Reuters
Thu, Aug 21
Top US spy Gabbard announces staff cut of over 40% from her office
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday announced the first major overhaul of her office since its creation, slashing personnel by more than 40% by October 1 and saving more than $700 million per year. Among other changes...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Boyd Group Services Inc. Announces Pricing Of C$275 Million Senior Unsecured Note Offering
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Boyd Group Services Inc BYD.TO:BOYD GROUP SERVICES INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF C$275 MILLION SENIOR UNSECURED NOTE OFFERING AND AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIESReuters
Wed, Aug 20
Alibaba-backed Banma Network plans Hong Kong listing
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Alibaba 9988.HK said on Thursday that autonomous-driving software firm Banma Network Technology is planning a separate listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Alibaba will retain a 30% stake in Banma after listing, down from its current holding of 44.72%. "It is currently prop...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Elon Musk must face lawsuit claiming he ran illegal $1 million election lottery
Musk accused of defrauding voters into signing petitionJudge says voters' claims were plausibleLawyers for Musk not available for commentBy Jonathan Stempel Aug 20 (Reuters) - Elon Musk was ordered on Wednesday by a federal judge to face a lawsuit by voters accusing the world's riches...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Soccer-Messi's Miami in Leagues Cup quarters as new format fuels goals, ratings surge
By Rory CarrollAug 20 (Reuters) - The Leagues Cup 2025 has reached its quarter-final stage, with four enticing MLS-Liga MX matchups set for Wednesday, showcasing the tournament's revamped format that has seen more goals and boosted commercial interest and fan engagement.Lionel Messi's Inter ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
US orders amphibious squadron to deploy to southern Caribbean -sources
By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The United States has ordered an amphibious squadron to the southern Caribbean as part of President Donald Trump's effort to address threats from Latin American drug cartels, two sources briefed on the deployment said on Wednesday.The sources, speak...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
REFILE-Trump administration to vet immigration applications for 'anti-Americanism'
Anti-Americanism will be 'overwhelmingly negative' factor Trump has used label on museums and protesters Immigration advocate likens move to McCarthyism By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has said it will assess applicants for U.S....Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map to protect party's majority
Republican legislators undertake rare mid-decade redistrictingNew map would shift conservative voters into Democrat-held districtsOne Democrat calls redistricting plan "illegal and racially discriminatory" By Joseph Ax and Brad Brooks Aug 20 (Reuters) - Texas legislators on Wednesday appr...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Microsoft scales back Chinese access to cyber early warning system
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O said on Wednesday it has scaled back some Chinese companies' access to its early warning system for cybersecurity vulnerabilities following speculation that Beijing was involved in a hacking campaign against the company's widely used SharePoint...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
Masimo sues US Customs over approval of Apple Watch imports
By Blake Brittain WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Medical monitoring technology company Masimo MASI.O sued U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Wednesday over a decision by the agency that allowed Apple AAPL.O to import Apple Watches with blood-oxygen reading technology during a patent dispute be...Reuters
Wed, Aug 20
