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Advertisers ask US judge to dismiss lawsuit by Musk’s X over ad spending
By Mike Scarcella May 15 (Reuters) - Major companies that curtailed advertising on Elon Musk’s social media platform X over concerns about its ability to control harmful content have asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of boycotting the billionaire entrepreneur’s company.The companie...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Germany's Merz says we will confiscate frozen Russian assets if legally possible
May 15 (Reuters) - Germany and its allies will move to confiscate frozen Russian assets if legally possible, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an interview with the Zeit newspaper published on Thursday.There are also discussions about more sanctions against Russia in the energy sector, banking secto...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Ledgebrook adds head of cyber as Atya joins from At-Bay
By David BullMay 15 - (The Insurer) - E&S-focused insurtech MGA Ledgebrook has taken another step towards launching a suite of cyber products with the hire of Zach Atya from At-Bay to spearhead the initiative.Atya was most recently head of micro business product for cyber and tech E&O at At-...Reuters
Thu, May 15
S&P downgrades State Farm General’s FSR to A-plus
By Chris MunroMay 15 - (The Insurer) - S&P Global Ratings has cut State Farm General Insurance Co (SFGI)’s financial strength and issuer credit ratings to A-plus from AA because of “uncertainties related to capital support” from the California-focused carrier’s parent.Both the financial strength...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Thirty five people killed in intercommunal clash in Chad
May 15 (Reuters) - Thirty five people were killed and six wounded in an intercommunal clash in Chad's southwest province of Logone Occidental, a government spokesperson said on Thursday.Deadly conflicts are frequent in the Central African country, usually between herders and local farmers who ac...Reuters
Thu, May 15
EBRD greenlights new African members for investment
By Libby George LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has cleared new member states Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Benin for investments following approval by the development finance institution's board, it said on Thursday. The move will give the co...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Vance to attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, his office says
Secretary of State Rubio to join delegation to RomeBefore he become pontiff, Leo criticized Trump administration in social media postsPrevost also spoke out against racism after George Floyd killingBy Doina Chiacu and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance will lead ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
FAA says it could ban Pentagon from routine VIP transport after DC crash
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it may ban the Pentagon from transporting government officials on routine missions around Reagan Washington National Airport, after a series of incidents involving passenger jets."Everythin...Reuters
Thu, May 15
US would make Gaza a 'freedom zone', Trump says in Qatar
By Gram Slattery DOHA, May 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his desire to take over the Gaza Strip, telling a business roundtable in Qatar that the U.S. would "make it a freedom zone" and arguing there was nothing left to save in the Palestinian territory. Trum...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine
By Vladimir Soldatkin ISTANBUL, May 15 (Reuters) - Vladimir Medinsky, the head of Russia's delegation at peace talks on Ukraine in Turkey, said on Thursday that Moscow's aim was to secure a long-lasting peace with Kyiv by looking for common ground and removing the reasons for the conflict...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Mexican president says probe underway to find motive, killers who shot dead influencer
MEXICO CITY, May 15 (Reuters) - An investigation is underway to find the motive and those responsible for the killing of a Mexican influencer during a live stream, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday.Authorities say the death of Valeria Marquez, 23, is being investigated under Mexican proto...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Fidelis says adverse judgment in English lessor litigation trial would lead to $150 million charge
By David BullMay 15 - (The Insurer) - Fidelis Insurance Group has settled or is in various stages of settlement discussions for around 80% of its total Russia-Ukraine aviation and aerospace claims exposure, with the carrier’s CEO adding that an adverse judgment in the English trial related to the re...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Coreweave signs new $4 bln deal with OpenAI, filing shows
May 15 (Reuters) - Nvidia-backed AI company Coreweave CRWV.O has signed an additional agreement with OpenAI under which the ChatGPT maker has committed to pay Coreweave up to $4 billion through April 2029, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday.Coreweave said on a post-earnings call on Wednesday it ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
I Squared Capital To Acquire Stake In Strategic Permian Natural Gas Pipeline Asset
May 15 (Reuters) - I SQUARED CAPITAL:I SQUARED CAPITAL TO ACQUIRE STAKE IN STRATEGIC PERMIAN NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ASSETI SQUARED CAPITAL: TO ACQUIRE, THROUGH ISQ GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND III, ABOUT 37% OF MATTERHORN INVESTCOI SQUARED CAPITAL: FOLLOWING CLOSE OF TRANSACTION, MXP WILL BE OWNED 65% B...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Next PLC Says Shareaction Requisitioned Resolution Not Passed At AGM
May 15 (Reuters) - Next PLC NXT.L:NEXT PLC - SHAREACTION REQUISITIONED RESOLUTION NOT PASSED AT AGMNEXT PLC: WELCOME SUGGESTION IN THE RESOLUTION, WILL EXPAND DISCLOSURE ON WAGE-SETTING PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES IN NEXT ANNUAL REPORTReuters
Thu, May 15
Soccer-NWSL top scorer Gonzalez signs contract extension with Gotham FC
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, May 15 (Reuters) - The NWSL's leading goalscorer Esther Gonzalez has extended her contract with Gotham FC through the 2027 season, the club said on Thursday, keeping a key piece of the New Jersey/New York team's attack after a close season with tremendous turnover...Reuters
Thu, May 15
US and UAE finalise technology framework agreement, source says
By Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI, May 15 (Reuters) - The United States and United Arab Emirates have finalised a technology framework agreement that is expected to be signed later on Thursday during President Donald Trump's last stop of his three-country Gulf tour, a source with knowledge of the mat...Reuters
Thu, May 15
FAA says it could ban Pentagon from routine VIP transport after DC crash
WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it may ban the Pentagon from transporting government officials on routine missions around Reagan Washington National Airport."Everything is on the table right now in our review to make sure that we keep a safe envir...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Germany's Merz: will confiscate frozen Russian assets if legally possible
May 15 (Reuters) - Germany and its allies will move to confiscate frozen Russian assets if legally possible, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an interview with the Zeit newspaper published on Thursday.There are also discussions about more sanctions against Russia in the energy sector, banking secto...Reuters
Thu, May 15
