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UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030
By David Stanway SINGAPORE, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a legally binding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing and meet a target to protect 30% of the ocean environment by ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Tennis-Andreeva downs Mboko in battle of teenagers to win Adelaide title
MELBOURNE, Jan 17 (Reuters) - World number eight Mirra Andreeva warmed up for the Australian Open with a comfortable 6-3 6-1 victory over fellow teenager Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International final on Saturday to claim her fourth WTA Tour title.The 18-year-old Russian, who won back-to-back WT...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
U.S. judge orders curbs on immigration agents' conduct toward Minnesota protesters
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Minnesota on Friday ordered U.S. immigration agents deployed en masse to Minneapolis to curb some of the tactics they have used against observers and protesters of their enforcement actions.Handing a victory to local activists in Minnesota's mos...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Japan PM Takaichi considers suspending sales tax on food in election pledge, Mainichi says
TOKYO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a pledge to suspend the sales tax on food as part of her campaign for a general election next month, the Mainichi newspaper reported, citing unnamed sources.The government and Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party will...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Tennis-Venus Williams grateful for Australian Open wildcard
Williams given wildcard for Australian Open at 45Set to become oldest woman in singles drawWildcard allocations in the spotlight at Melbourne ParkBy Ian RansomMELBOURNE, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams thanked Australian Open organisers on Saturday for giving her a ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
FAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
By David Shepardson Jan 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines on Friday to exercise caution when flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military activities and GPS interference.The FAA said it had issued Noti...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
New Era Energy & Digital Says Co Partners With Primary Digital Infrastructure To Co-Develop Up To 1+ Gigawatt Hyperscale Data Center Campus In Texas
Jan 16 (Reuters) - New Era Energy & Digital Inc NUAI.O:NEW ERA ENERGY & DIGITAL PARTNERS WITH PRIMARY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO CO-DEVELOP UP TO 1+ GIGAWATT HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER CAMPUS IN TEXASReuters
Sat, Jan 17
Judge in Charlie Kirk case hears request to dismiss prosecution team
Judge considers disqualifying prosecution due to conflict of interestDefense cites emotional reaction from prosecution team as conflictProsecution argues no conflict, cites nature of murder for death penaltyBy Andrew Hay Jan 16 (Reuters) - A Utah judge on Friday heard arguments from a lawyer for ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
H&F weighs $9 billion-plus sale of medical device maker Cordis, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm Hellman & Friedman is in early-stage talks for a potential sale of medical devices maker Cordis, seeking a value of over $9 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.About half a dozen publicly traded medical de...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Organon Announces US FDA Approval Of Supplemental New Drug Application Extending Duration Of Use Of Nexplanon® 68 Mg Radiopaque
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Organon & Co OGN.N:ORGANON ANNOUNCES US FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL NEW DRUG APPLICATION EXTENDING DURATION OF USE OF NEXPLANON® (ETONOGESTREL IMPLANT) 68 MG RADIOPAQUEORGANON & CO - NEXPLANON USE EXTENDED TO FIVE YEARSReuters
Sat, Jan 17
Nvidia H200 chip parts suppliers halt output after China blocks shipments, FT reports
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Suppliers of parts for Nvidia's NVDA.O H200 have paused production after Chinese customs officials blocked shipments of the newly approved artificial intelligence processors from entering China, the Financial Times reported on Friday.Reuters could not immediately verify the re...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Southern California Edison sues Los Angeles County, others over Eaton fire
By Nate Raymond Jan 16 (Reuters) - Southern California Edison sued Los Angeles County, water agencies and Southern California Gas on Friday, alleging they bore some responsibility for last year's deadly Eaton fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.The utility, owned by Edison...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Judge urges US grant visa to college student deported due to 'mistake'
Lopez Belloza deported despite court order barring removalLawyer welcomes ruling, seeks solution for student's returnBy Nate RaymondBOSTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday gave the Trump administration three weeks to "rectify the mistake" it made by deporting a college student ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Netflix, Warner Bros bonds among $100 million purchased by Trump
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump purchased about $100 million in municipal and corporate bonds from mid-November to late December, his latest disclosures showed, including up to $2 million in Netflix NFLX.O and Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O bonds just weeks...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Nvidia suppliers halt H200 output after China blocks chip shipments, FT reports
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Suppliers of parts for Nvidia's NVDA.O H200 chips have paused production after Chinese customs officials blocked shipments of the newly approved artificial intelligence processors from entering China, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing two people with knowledge of ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
US Justice Department probing Minnesota Governor Walz, other officials, source says
Subpoenas prepared for Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayorMinnesota Democrats alleged to have impeded immigration agentsWalz says Trump has 'weaponized' federal justice systemBy Jana Winter and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department has opened a c...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
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Sat, Jan 17
US judge says visa warranted for 'mistake' of deporting college student
By Nate RaymondBOSTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday gave the Trump administration three weeks to "rectify the mistake" it made by deporting a college student to Honduras while she was traveling home to visit her family for Thanksgiving as he recommended it issue her a student vi...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
Wall Street banks face test with Trump's call for credit card rate cap
Banks face dilemma with no legal requirement to complyIndustry in talks with administration for clarityPossible solutions include innovative card offeringsHassett floated idea of Trump cards By Saeed Azhar, Tatiana Bautzer and Manya Saini NEW YORK, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. banks on Tuesday face a ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 17
