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US Republicans reject bid to probe human rights in El Salvador
Senators vote along party lines to defeat resolutionAbrego Garcia remains in Salvadoran prison despite court ordersWhite House defends imprisonment, citing unproven allegationsBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday defeated a Democratic resolution ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
HHS to stop recommending Covid shots for children, pregnant women, WSJ reports
May 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is planning to drop CDC recommendations for routine Covid-19 vaccines for pregnant women, teens and children, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, May 15
Avelo Airlines faces backlash over Trump deportation flight contract
By Rajesh Kumar Singh May 14 (Reuters) - Avelo Airlines, a Texas-based budget carrier, is facing backlash from both customers and employees over its decision to operate deportation flights under a new contract with the Trump administration.President Donald Trump has launched a hardline crackdown ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Health Rounds: Novel approach to HIV vaccine shows early promise
By Nancy LapidMay 15 (Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds Readers! Preventing HIV infections, particularly in Africa, has long been a goal of scientists. Today we report on two vaccine studies using a novel approach that is showing early promise. We also cover studies that found less aggressive treatment...Reuters
Thu, May 15
FACTBOX-Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?
ISTANBUL, May 15 (Reuters) - Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to the first direct diplomatic talks between the two warring countries since the spring of 2022? Just over an hour before Moscow's midnight on May 14, the Kremlin published the names of those who would attend talks proposed last wee...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Meta is delaying release of its 'Behemoth' AI model, WSJ reports
May 15 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms META.O is delaying the launch of its flagship "Behemoth" AI model due to concerns about its capabilities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.Meta did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Reuters
Thu, May 15
Trump, US Army birthday bash plans include 25 Abrams tanks
Parade to include 25 tanks in streets of WashingtonCost of parade excludes repairs, cleanupTrump has shown fascination with parades in the pastBy Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - Twin celebrations of U.S. President Donald Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th...Reuters
Thu, May 15
UN will not take part in US-backed aid effort in Gaza
UN won't take part in US-backed humanitarian operation in GazaIsrael has blocked aid to Gaza since March 2Rubio says open to alternative plans that prevent aid theftBy Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, May 15 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Thursday it will not take part in a U.S.-backe...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Anthropic's lawyers take blame for AI 'hallucination' in music publishers' lawsuit
By Blake Brittain May 15 (Reuters) - An attorney defending artificial-intelligence company Anthropic in a copyright lawsuit over music lyrics told a California federal judge on Thursday that her law firm Latham & Watkins was responsible for an incorrect footnote in an expert report caused by ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Meta Is Delaying The Release Of Its "Behemoth" AI Model Due To Concerns About Its Capabilities - WSJ
May 15 (Reuters) - META IS DELAYING THE RELEASE OF ITS “BEHEMOTH” AI MODEL DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT ITS CAPABILITIES - WSJMETA IS CONTEMPLATING MANAGEMENT CHANGES TO ITS AI PRODUCT GROUP DUE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LLAMA 4 TEAM- WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/2swyafnsReuters
Thu, May 15
Trump announces over $200 billion in deals with UAE, White House says
May 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday announced deals totaling over $200 billion between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, including a $14.5 billion commitment between Boeing BA.N, GE Aerospace GE.N and Etihad Airways, the White House said.Reuters
Thu, May 15
Soccer-US will welcome international fans for World Cup, says FIFA president
By Javier LeiraASUNCION, May 15 (Reuters) - The world will be welcomed to the United States for the 2026 World Cup and this year's Club World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday, days after a meeting with officials from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.The U.S. ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
New AI campus unveiled in Abu Dhabi, US commerce department says
CAIRO, May 15 (Reuters) - A new 5GW UAE-US AI campus in Abu Dhabi was unveiled on Thursday during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Commerce Department said, as the Gulf country tries to boost construction of data centers vital to developing artificial intellig...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Incyte Announces FDA Approval Of Zynyz For Treatment Of Advanced Anal Cancer
May 15 (Reuters) - Incyte Corp INCY.O:INCYTE ANNOUNCES FDA APPROVAL OF ZYNYZ® (RETIFANLIMAB-DLWR) MAKING IT THE FIRST AND ONLY APPROVED FIRST-LINE TREATMENT FOR ADVANCED ANAL CANCER PATIENTS IN THE UNITED STATESReuters
Thu, May 15
Rznomics Enters Global Licensing Agreement With Eli Lilly For RNA-Editing Therapeutics
May 15 (Reuters) - Rznomics: RZNOMICS ENTERS GLOBAL LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH ELI LILLY FOR RNA-EDITING THERAPEUTICSRZNOMICS: UPFRONT PAYMENT WAS NOT DISCLOSEDRZNOMICS: IF LILLY EXERCISES ALL AVAILABLE OPTIONS UNDER AGREEMENT, TOTAL DEAL VALUE COULD REACH MORE THAN $1.3 BILLIONReuters
Thu, May 15
VTV Therapeutics Announces Reinitiation Of Screening In CATT1 Phase 3 Trial
May 15 (Reuters) - vTv Therapeutics Inc VTVT.O:VTV THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES REINITIATION OF SCREENING IN CATT1 PHASE 3 TRIAL EVALUATING POTENTIAL FIRST-IN-CLASS LIVER-SELECTIVE GLUCOKINASE ACTIVATOR CADISEGLIATIN FOR TYPE 1 DIABETESVTV THERAPEUTICS INC - TOPLINE CATT1 PHASE 3 DATA EXPECTED IN 2H 2026V...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Meta Users Can Now Customize Meta AI To Provide Detailed Responses On Ray-Ban Meta Glasses
May 15 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms Inc META.O:META: USERS CAN NOW CUSTOMIZE META AI TO PROVIDE DETAILED RESPONSES ON RAY-BAN META GLASSES - WEBSITEMETA: CALL A VOLUNTEER FEATURE WILL LAUNCH IN ALL 18 COUNTRIES WHERE META AI IS SUPPORTED LATER THIS MONTHReuters
Thu, May 15
