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CORRECTED-Kennedy remake of CDC vaccine panel has US insurers reassessing sources of expertise
Kennedy's changes may lead to varied insurance coverageExperts warn of risks to patient health from dropped vaccine recommendationsInsurers to look to medical organizations for advice given changes at CDC By Amina Niasse and Julie Steenhuysen NEW YORK, June 25 (Reuters) - Health insurers are...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Trump: Negotiating for fifteen icebreakers with Finland
THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States is negotiating the purchase of 15 icebreakers from Finland."We're negotiating with them for about 15 different icebreakers, but one of them is available now," Trump said.Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
World acquires five insurance agencies in Louisiana and one in Maine
June 25 - (The Insurer) - World Insurance Associates has broadened its presence in Louisiana through the acquisition of five entities across the state, along with another acquisition in Maine.The terms of these transactions were not disclosed. On March 1, 2025, World acquired the businesses of Insur...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Trump US CDC nominee says she has not seen link between vaccines and autism
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Susan Monarez told a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that she has not seen evidence linking vaccines and autism."I have not seen a causal link between vaccines and a...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Howden launches reinsurance operation in Saudi Arabia
By Ryan HewlettJune 25 - (The Insurer) - Howden has received regulatory approval to launch a reinsurance operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by former Marsh Guy carpenter executive Motaz Bukhari.Howden Re Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will provide reinsurance brokerage services across trea...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Hamlet Biopharma Holds Successful In Person Meeting With US FDA
June 25 (Reuters) - Hamlet BioPharma AB HAMLETb.TE:HAMLET BIOPHARMA HOLDS SUCCESSFUL IN PERSON MEETING WITH US FDAHAMLET BIOPHARMA AB: DISCUSSION PROCEEDED TO COVER FDA'S FEEDBACK ON A NEW PHASE III TRIAL DESIGN FOR NMIBC PATIENTSFurther company coverage: [HAMLETb.TE]Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Paychex forecasts upbeat full-year results, but quarterly profit falls
June 25 (Reuters) - HR software firm Paychex PAYX.O forecast full-year revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, but its $4.1 billion acquisition of rival Paycor dragged down fourth-quarter profits. Shares of the company were down 9%. High interest rates and a volatile...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Nomura Holdings Files Pricing Term Sheet For $1.25 Bln Two-Part Senior Fixed Rate Notes Offering
June 25 (Reuters) - Nomura Holdings Inc 8604.T:NOMURA HOLDINGS INC FILES PRICING TERM SHEET FOR OFFERING OF $1.25 BILLION TWO-PART SENIOR FIXED RATE NOTES - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0001193125-25-146362]Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Conagra Brands To Remove Fd&C Colors From U.S. Frozen Products By End Of 2025
June 25 (Reuters) - Conagra Brands Inc CAG.N:CONAGRA BRANDS INC - TO REMOVE FD&C COLORS FROM U.S. FROZEN PRODUCTS BY END OF 2025CONAGRA BRANDS INC - TO STOP SELLING FD&C COLOR PRODUCTS TO K-12 SCHOOLS BY 2026-2027CONAGRA BRANDS INC - TO DISCONTINUE FD&C COLORS IN U.S. RETAIL PRODUCTS BY ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
US Senate committee advances nomination of Republic CEO to head FAA
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday voted 15 to 13 to approve the nomination Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to head the Federal Aviation Administration.All Republicans voted in favor, while Democrats voted against after some cited Bedford's refusal to c...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Trump says U.S. will talk with Iran next week
THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the administration plans to have talks with Iran next week after failed negotiations between the two nations prompted a U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Stellantis has started review of long-term strategic plans, says new CEO
PARIS, June 25 (Reuters) - Stellantis' STLAM.MI new CEO Antonio Filosa told the company's staff at a town hall meeting that the carmaker had started a review of its long-term strategy. "We already started to review our long-term strategic plan, which we will share when we are ready,&...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Trump: Israel and Iran conflict could start again
THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Israel and Iran are tired but the conflict between the two countries could start again."I dealt with both and they're both tired, exhausted... and can it start again? I guess someday, it can. It could maybe start soon,&#...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Trump says Putin may have ambitions beyond Ukraine
THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it is possible that Russian President Vladimir Putin has territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine.At a news conference ending his participation at the annual NATO summit, Trump said he told Putin in a recent phone call to ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
NBA-Lakers confirm sale of majority stake in franchise to Mark Walter
June 25 (Reuters) - The Buss family have agreed to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, the two parties confirmed on Wednesday, while adding that Jeanie Buss will remain governor of the storied NBA franchise.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
FACTBOX-US Health Secretary Kennedy's vaccine actions and policy positions
June 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a long-time vaccine skeptic, has been making sweeping changes to reshape regulation of vaccines, food and medicine.The most far-reaching of his moves culminated in the layoff of all 17 members of a panel of vaccine experts at the U.S. ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
MIC Global CEO Crystal sees tech, new products as key to closing protection gap
By James ThalerJune 25 - (The Insurer) - Technology and new products that address “basic human needs” are vital to closing the protection gap, MIC Global CEO Jamie Crystal said, while emphasising the importance of reaching underserved subsegments, Crystal co-founded the microinsurer, which operates ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Finland's president says there was no drama at NATO summit
HELSINKI, June 25 (Reuters) - There was no drama at the NATO meeting in The Hague, Finland's President Alexander Stubb told a press conference on Wednesday after members at a summit of the military alliance committed to raise their defence spending to 5% of GDP.Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
