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Microsoft to add Anthropic's AI coding agent to its GitHub service
SEATTLE, May 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O said it will add an artificial intelligence coding agent from Google-backed startup Anthropic to its GitHub service.Coding agents can carry out software development tasks, such as fixing bugs, on a human developer's behalf. Microsoft on Monday introdu...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Measles cases in Texas rise by four to 722, state health department says
May 20 (Reuters) - The Texas health department reported 722 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of four since its last update on Friday.The number of cases in Gaines County, the epicenter of the outbreak in the state, remained unchanged from the last update at 406 cases, the Texas ...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Dundee Precious Metals Confirms Talks For Possible Offer For Adriatic Metals
May 20 (Reuters) - Dundee Precious Metals DPM.TO: DUNDEE PRECIOUS MET. ADRIATIC METALS - STATEMENT REGARDING RESPONSE TO PRESS SPECULATIONDUNDEE PRECIOUS METALS- CONFIRMS DISCUSSIONS FOR POSSIBLE OFFER FOR ADRIATIC METALSReuters
Tue, May 20
Trump struggles to convince Republican holdouts in Congress on tax bill
Trump meets with divided House RepublicansTax provisions, Medicaid cuts lead disputesBill would extend tax cuts from Trump's first term By David Morgan, Bo Erickson and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trumpon Tuesday pressed his fellow Republicans in the U.S. Cong...Reuters
Tue, May 20
New Orleans jail worker arrested, accused of helping inmates escape
By Karen FreifeldMay 20 (Reuters) - A maintenance worker at a New Orleans jail was under arrest, accused of helping 10 inmates escape last week, including some accused of murder, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said on Tuesday.The worker, Sterling Williams, 33, admitted to agents that he turn...Reuters
Tue, May 20
UN says no aid distributed yet in Gaza
WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - No humanitarian aid has been distributed yet in the Gaza Strip, U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday, despite more supplies being dropped off on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing. "Today, one of our teams waited several hours for the ...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Sailing-SailGP hopes to hook new fans with 'Uncharted' docuseries
NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - SailGP announced its first-ever docuseries on Tuesday, with the three-part project "Uncharted" focusing on Red Bull Italy SailGP CEO Jimmy Spithill, who is leading the team through their inaugural season.SailGP is the global sailing championship featuring nationa...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Japan's Tariff Negotiator To Visit US For Third Time On Friday, Nikkei Reports
May 20 (Reuters) - Nikkei:JAPAN'S TARIFF NEGOTIATOR TO VISIT US FOR 3RD TIME ON FRIDAYJAPAN'S RYOSEI AKAZAWA HEADS TO THE U.S. ON FRIDAY FOR THIRD ROUND OF TALKS WITH TRUMP ADMINISTRATION COUNTERPARTSA FOURTH VISIT BY RYOSEI AKAZAWA TO THE U.S. THIS MONTH IS ALSO A POSSIBILITYReuters
Tue, May 20
Sweden bans buying sexual acts online, affecting OnlyFans
STOCKHOLM, May 20 (Reuters) - Sweden's parliament on Tuesday passed a new law that prohibits the purchase of sexual acts online, placing restrictions on platforms such as OnlyFans. Under the new law, it will be illegal to offer compensation to another person to perform a sexual act remotely onli...Reuters
Tue, May 20
UK suspends trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive
Foreign minister condemns 'dark new phase' of conflictIsrael's ambassador summoned over offensive West Bank settlers hit with new sanctionsBy Alistair Smout and Muvija M LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday paused free trade talks with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and ann...Reuters
Tue, May 20
CORRECTED-California woman pleads guilty to threatening judge in abortion pill case
By Nate Raymond May 19 (Reuters) - A California woman has pleaded guilty to threatening to injure a federal judge in Texas and warning him to "watch his back" after he suspended approval of the abortion pill mifepristone in 2023.Dolly Kay Patterson entered her plea in Dallas federal court...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Rubio says US has not discussed deportation of Palestinians from Gaza to Libya
WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the United States has not discussed the deportation of Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, but he said that Washington had asked other countries in the region if they would be open to accepting Gazans who want to mo...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Cycling-Hoole wins Giro time trial, Ayuso and Roglic close on Del Toro
PISA, Italy, May 20 (Reuters) - Dutchman Daan Hoole won stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia as rain hampered the later starters in Tuesday's time trial which ended with Mexico's Isaac del Toro clinging to the overall lead.The 26-year-old Lidl–Trek rider took advantage of dry roads to cover the...Reuters
Tue, May 20
US health chief Kennedy says MAHA report coming on Thursday
By Ahmed AbouleneinWASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday that the MAHA Commission report President Donald Trump tasked him with producing would come out on Thursday.Trump signed an executive order to establish a commission to &#...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Compagnie Des Alpes H1 Consolidated Sales EUR 849.5 Million
May 20 (Reuters) - Compagnie des Alpes SA CDAF.PA:H1 CONSOLIDATED SALES EUR 849.5 MILLIONH1 EBITDA EUR 312.2 MILLIONH1 NET RESULTS, GROUP SHARE EUR 134.3 MILLIONH1 OPERATIONAL FREE CASH FLOW EUR 259.2 MILLIONEND-MARCH NET DEBT EUR 580 MILLION (EXCLUDING IFRS 16 RENTAL DEBT)EXPECTS AROUND 15% GROWTH ...Reuters
Tue, May 20
Sean 'Diddy' Combs took ecstasy shaped like Obama's face, jury hears
Combs' assistant describes unusual scene in Miami hotel roomProsecutors allege Combs' employees facilitated drug-fueled sex partiesCombs' lawyers admit substance abuse but say sex acts were consensualBy Luc Cohen NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - Sean "Diddy" Combs once took an ecs...Reuters
Tue, May 20
