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Olympics-Figure Skating-Canada's Schizas shrugs off music issue in team event skate
MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas said a problem with her music — and not nerves — was the reason why she did not immediately begin her performance at the Milano Cortina Olympics, insisting the interruption did not affect her skate.Schizas got into her starting pose fo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Friday: Fresh dog food maker Ollie has been acquired by family-owned Spanish conglomerate Agrolimen, according to a statement from Ollie viewed by Reuters, in a deal that sources say values the brand at over $60...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Olympics-Figure skating-U.S. lead team event after strong skates by Chock & Bates and Liu
Chock & Bates set world season's best in rhythm danceLiu's performance secures U.S. lead in team eventJapan's Sakamoto boosts team to third placeBy Lori EwingMILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Madison Chock and Evan Bates ignited the ice with a commanding rhythm dance before teammate Alysa Liu...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
CORRECTED-CVS Health to drop Amgen and Lilly's bone disease treatments from some drug lists (February 5)
Feb 5 (Reuters) - CVS Health CVS.N said on Thursday it would swap out Amgen AMGN.O and Eli Lilly's LLY.N bone disease treatments for lower-cost alternatives in some of its preferred drug lists, starting April 1.Its pharmacy benefit management unit, Caremark, will add biosimilar versions of Amgen...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
US arrests Benghazi suspect, Bondi says
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The United States has arrested a person suspected of playing a role in the 2012 attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya. Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Friday.Bondi said Zubayar al-Bakoush has been extradited to the United States and will face murder, arson an...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Mexico's Sheinbaum aims to send humanitarian aid to Cuba by Monday
MEXICO CITY, Feb 6 - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that her government is aiming to send humanitarian aid, including food and other basic supplies, to Cuba by Monday. "We are planning to send this aid either this weekend or on Monday at the latest," Sheinbaum said a...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Pro-Russia disinformation falsely links Macron to Epstein, French government source says
By John Irish and Gianluca Lo Nostro PARIS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - France has uncovered a pro-Russia disinformation campaign falsely connecting President Emmanuel Macron to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a French government source said on Friday.The source said the state service for Vigilance and ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
EU extends tariff suspension on $109.8 bln of US imports for six months
BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The European Union is suspending tariffs on 93 billion euros ($109.8 billion) of U.S. imports for a further six months after an easing of tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump's claims on Greenland and threats of new tariffs, according to a filing in the EU offici...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Olympics-Speed skating-American Bowe savours final ride as Games career winds down
By Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - American speed skater Brittany Bowe is relishing the opportunity to close out her Olympic career on her own terms as she prepares for her fourth and final Games at Milano Cortina.Bowe, who owns Olympic bronze medals from the team pursuit at Pyeon...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Norway to probe Epstein revelations as scandal reverberates round Europe
Norway set to open inquiry into foreign ministry New files reveal Epstein ties with European politicians and royalsNorwegians under scrutiny include crown princess and former PM Crown Princess apologises to king and queen By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Norway looks set to launch an inq...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Olympics-Skeleton-Where fear meets exhilaration at 85mph
By Mitch PhillipsCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Skeleton may slightly trail luge and bobsleigh in the sliding sport speed rankings but with its athletes' heads skimming only centimetres from a tunnel of ice, it creates a mix of fear and exhilaration that becomes an instant drug ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Litigation funder Burford wins US court challenge to $50 million Sysco settlement
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Burford Capital BURF.L has convinced a U.S. appeals court to throw out a $50 million antitrust settlement involving its former client Sysco SYY.N, in a case one judge called a "cautionary tale" about the influence of third‑party litigation f...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
ADVISORY-Alert on Novo Nordisk initiating Wegovy commercial withdrawn
An alert on drugmaker Novo Nordisk initiating a game commercial featuring Wegovy was inadvertently issued and has been withdrawn.There will be no substitute.STORY_NUMBER:nFWN3Z20VTSTORY_DATE:06/02/2026STORY_TIME:02:09PM GMTReuters
Fri, Feb 6
Dog food maker Ollie acquired by Spain’s Agrolimen
Agrolimen strengthens presence in U.S. pet food market Ollie valued at over $600 million, sources saidOllie to maintain current leadership and operationsBy Abigail SummervilleFeb 6 ((Reuters)) - Fresh dog food maker Ollie has been acquired by family-owned Spanish conglomerate Agrolimen, according to...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
TikTok charged for breaching EU rules with app's addictive features
TikTok algorithm key to its global successEU wants changes to TikTok's designTikTok slams EU charges as categorically false, meritlessBy Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - TikTok was charged on Friday with breaching EU online content rules over what the bloc's regulator said were it...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Olympics-Vonn's composed training run fuels coach Svindal's medal belief
Svindal praises Vonn's control and resolve despite knee uncertaintyVonn's training run shows potential for medal, says SvindalEmotional stakes high as Vonn prepares for Olympic returnBy Julien Pretot CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Coach Aksel Lund Svindal said Lindsey Von...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
EXCLUSIVE-Citigroup aims to complete work on consent orders this year, sources say
Regulatory relief began late last year with removal of OCC amendment to consent orderBank could analyze acquisitions and focus on growth once consent orders are liftedBank was fined $400 million in 2020 and $136 million in 2024 for failing to fix data issuesBy Tatiana Bautzer and Lananh Nguyen NE...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
AerCap unlikely to order new jets from planemakers in near term, CEO says
DUBLIN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The head of the world's largest aircraft leasing company, AerCap AER.N, said it appeared unlikely it would order new jets from major planemakers in the near term, noting that it added 103 aircraft to its orderbook via other avenues last year."It has to be on terms t...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Norway's crown prince says he is looking after the family
OSLO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Norway's Crown Prince Haakon said on Friday that the most important thing in recent days has been to look after his family at a difficult time.Haakon's wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, in an earlier statement on Friday again apologised for her friendship with the lat...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Addentax Group Proposed Acquisition Of Offshore Wealth Management & Integrated Cross-Border Service Business Of Hong Kong-Based Riches Group
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Addentax Group Corp ATXG.O:ADDENTAX GROUP: PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF OFFSHORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INTEGRATED CROSS-BORDER SERVICE BUSINESS OF HONG KONG-BASED RICHES GROUPADDENTAX GROUP CORP - ANTICIPATES THAT PROPOSED ACQUISITION COULD CONTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY HKD 300 MILLION IN ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
