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California opens inquiry into whether Paramount violated state bribery, competition laws, Semafor reports
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - The California State Senate has opened an inquiry into whether Paramount PARA.O violated state laws against bribery and unfair competition, Semafor reported on Friday.The investigation comes after the network reportedly offered President Donald Trump's 2024 campaig...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump says both Putin and Zelenskiy are stubborn
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are stubborn as he tries to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.Asked by reporters in the Oval Office if he believed Putin was stubborn, Trum...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Musk on his bruised eye: was horsing around with child
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk credited his bruised right eye to his 5-year-old son X during an Oval Office appearance on Friday marking the end of his formal role in President Donald Trump's administration.Asked about the injury on his right eye, Musk said he was "hors...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump lauds Musk in Oval Office as billionaire's turbulent tenure ends
Musk's time as DOGE head comes to an endTrump says 'Elon has worked tirelessly'Musk fell far short of making massive savings he promisedBy Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump praised billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to cut federal spending during...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump says he still wants foreign students despite fight with Harvard
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he wants foreign students to attend U.S. colleges despite his fight with Harvard University over how many students it has from outside the country.Reuters
Fri, May 30
US CDC keeps recommendation of COVID vaccines for healthy kids, report says
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still recommending COVID vaccines for healthy children, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing the CDC's latest published immunization schedule. The schedule, published late on Thursday by the public he...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump: No requests to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, but will look at the facts
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that no one has asked him to pardon pop singer Sean "Diddy" Combs but we would look at the facts of the case.Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transporta...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump wants to see bigger tax cuts in the budget bill
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he wants to see bigger tax cuts in the budget bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives."I'd like to see a bigger cut in taxes," Trump told reporters. " The bill is a great bill. It's going to be jiggered around a ...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump says is his advice to Macron is 'make sure the door remains closed'
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said his advice for French President Emmanuel Macron, who has been shown on a video through an open plane door being pushed in the face by his wife, was "make sure the door remains closed."Asked about the incident by reporters in the...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump says he will speak to China's Xi, hopefully work out trade
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he will speak to China's President Xi Jinping and hopefully work out their differences on trade and tariffs, after earlier on Friday accusing Beijing of violating an agreement with Washington."I'm sure that I'll speak to...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Tennis-A third five-setter in a row? Bring it on, says marathon man Tommy Paul
By Karolos GrohmannPARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - American 12th-seed Tommy Paul has already played 14 sets and more than 10 hours of tennis in just three rounds at the French Open but he is ready for another five-setter, he said on Friday after beating Karen Khachanov in a marathon match.His third round ...Reuters
Fri, May 30
HSBC to close its US business banking unit to simplify operations
By Jaiveer Shekhawat and Saeed Azhar May 30 (Reuters) - HSBC HSBA.L is exiting its business banking portfolio in the United States, as it continued to simplify operations and shift its focus to Asia and Middle East markets. "Following a strategic review of our business, we have decided to exi...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Trump says he believes a Gaza ceasefire deal is close
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday he believes an agreement is close on a Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and that it could be announced soon.U.S. officials have been waiting on a formal response from Hamas about what a source said is a proposed 60-day ...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Musk says DOGE will survive his White House departure
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk said on Friday that his departure from the White House does not mark the end of DOGE and that much of his cost-cutting team will remain in place and he will continue to give advice to President Donald Trump. Musk said he was confident that "ov...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Mexican authorities seize more than 3 million liters of stolen fuel
MEXICO CITY, May 30 (Reuters) - Mexican authorities said they seized more than 3 million liters (792,516 gallons) of illegally stored fuel at a property in the country's southeast state of Tabasco, the latest in a string of major fuel-related seizures across the country.WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Th...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Azul Secures Approval To Access $250 Million DIP Financing
May 30 (Reuters) - Azul SA AZUL.N:AZUL RECEIVES COURT APPROVALS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH ACCELERATED TRANSFORMATION PROCESS FOR THE FUTURE, TOGETHER WITH ITS STRATEGIC PARTNERSAZUL SA - SECURES APPROVAL TO ACCESS $250 MILLION DIP FINANCINGReuters
Fri, May 30
