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Health Rounds: Procedure that delivers electric pulses to intestine improves type 2 diabetes
By Nancy LapidMay 6 (Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds Readers! Today we feature important findings from two studies presented at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in San Diego, one that suggests a potential new treatment for type 2 diabetes, and another that found a procedure recommended to prevent p...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Drone strikes pound Port Sudan, putting aid deliveries at risk
Drone strikes a major escalation in two-year warTargeting of fuel depots risks aid crisisSudan split into rival zones of control May 6 (Reuters) - Explosions and fires rocked Sudan's wartime capital Port Sudan on Tuesday, a witness said, part of a days-long drone assault that has torched the...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Andrew Giuliani to lead Trump's FIFA World Cup task force, Trump says
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, will serve as executive director of his task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In the post on Truth Social, Trump also said Carlos Cordeiro, a FIFA senior adviso...Reuters
Tue, May 6
EXCLUSIVE-Kennedy aide and vaccine critic questions recent expert recommendations
Kennedy aide Archer criticized vaccines on social media Archer seeks more data on RSV vaccine efficacyKennedy reviewing ACIP recommendations without CDC directorPfizer, GSK affected by potential decision on ACIP recommendationsBy Dan Levine and Leah Douglas May 6 (Reuters) - An aide to U.S. Healt...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Lawsuit accuses Diageo of duping US consumers about tequila purity
By Mike Scarcella May 6 (Reuters) - A new lawsuit accused spirits giant Diageo DGE.L of misleading consumers by deceptively labeling some of its popular tequila products as “100% tequila” despite containing other alcohols.The proposed class action filed on Monday in federal court in Brooklyn by c...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Trump told Carney he's looking forward to G7 meeting, Canadian official says
May 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a meeting in Washington on Tuesday that he's looking forward to attending the upcoming G7 meeting in Canada, a senior Canadian government official said. The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for June...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Soccer-Ronaldo Jr gets first call-up for Portugal under-15 squad
May 6 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son Cristiano Jr was called up for the first time by Portugal's under-15s on Tuesday.The 14-year-old forward, who plays for Al-Nassr's youth team in Saudi Arabia, will join Portugal for a tournament in Croatia this month where they will face J...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Trump asked Carney's opinion on China and Ukraine, Canadian official says
May 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump asked for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's opinion on issues such as China and Ukraine during their discussions on Tuesday, a senior Canadian government official said. Talks between the pair were constructive, the official added.Reuters
Tue, May 6
Judge blocks Trump administration from canceling COVID-related school aid
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, May 6 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Manhattan blocked the Trump administration on Tuesday from canceling more than $1.1 billion in unspent aid meant to help U.S. elementary and high schools address the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.U.S. District Judge E...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Houthi senior official says group will continue attacks to support Gaza
CAIRO, May 6 (Reuters) - The head of Yemen's Houthi Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, said the Iran-aligned group will continue their attacks to support Gaza, Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV reported.He asked Israelis to "remain in shelters because their government will not be able...Reuters
Tue, May 6
US judge blocks Trump from shuttering three federal agencies
By Daniel Wiessner May 6 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from firing workers and taking other steps to shut down federal agencies that fund museums and libraries, mediate labor disputes and support minority-owned businesses.U.S. District ...Reuters
Tue, May 6
ADM warns 2025 profit at low end of prior forecast as tariffs stoke uncertainty
ADM's ag services and oilseeds profit fell 52% in Q1Trade tensions with China impact ADM's profit marginsADM plans $500-$750 million cost cuts over 3-5 yearsAdjusted Q1 profit beats estimates despite decline from last yearBy Karl Plume and Mrinalika Roy CHICAGO, May 6 (Reuters) - Tariffs ...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Yemen Houthi official says the group will evaluate US halt of 'aggression' after Trump announcement
CAIRO, May 6 (Reuters) - The head of Yemen's Houthi supreme revolutionary committee, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, said the U.S. halt of "aggression" against Yemen will be evaluated, according to a post on X.He said the group would continue to support Gaza to end the war, indicating the ceasef...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Pentagon wireless spectrum sale could put Trump Golden Dome plan at risk, senator says
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - The top Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee said the sale of wireless spectrum held by the Pentagon could put President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield and other military projects at risk.Senator Maria Cantwell sa...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Missouri Department Of Health And Senior Services Confirms Case Of Measles In New Madrid County
May 7 (Reuters) - Missouri Department Of Health And Senior Services: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES ANNOUNCING A CONFIRMED CASE OF MEASLES IN AN ADULT RESIDENT OF NEW MADRID COUNTYMISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES - NO INDICATION OF WIDESPREAD PUBLIC EXPOSURE OF M...Reuters
Tue, May 6
US to merge Palestinian affairs office with Israel embassy, says State Department
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio has decided to fold the office that manages Washington's relations with Palestinians into the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Tuesday.The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs will now report t...Reuters
Tue, May 6
How Trump's own words helped him lose a fight with law firm Perkins Coie
Trump targets law firms he disfavors with punitive ordersJudge Howell invalidates Trump's Perkins Coie directiveTrump's public comments underpinned finding of retaliation By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - Along with its constitutional arguments, law firm Perkins Coie wielded...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Stressed US companies restructured more debt in April
By Shankar RamakrishnanMay 6 (Reuters) - Debt restructuring by financially stressed U.S. companies rose nearly 60% in April, data from JPMorgan showed on Tuesday, as businesses faced pressure from rising tariffs, inflation and capital markets volatility.These operations are called distressed exchang...Reuters
Tue, May 6
