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US consumer watchdog asks court to scrap medical debt regulation
May 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has joined with industry groups in asking a federal court to scrap a Biden-era regulation barring consumer credit reports from including medical debt, according to court papers.In a motion submitted on Wednesday in a Texas federal court...Reuters
Fri, May 2
COLUMN-Trump’s first 100 days sparks global messaging battle: Peter Apps
By Peter Apps WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - As the Trump administration marked 100 days in office this week, China's state broadcaster described what it called "100 days of chaos" and said the government in Beijing was providing "stability to a changing and turbulent world".Th...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Spotify submits app update to Apple with external link for purchases in US
Spotify SPOT.N said on Thursday it has submitted an app update to Apple AAPL.O with an external link to buy subscriptions, after a U.S. judge ruled that the iPhone maker violated the order that required it to allow greater competition for app downloads.
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Fri, May 2
Equinor Says Sells The Peregrino Field For $3.5 Billion
May 1 (Reuters) - Equinor ASA EQNR.OL:EQUINOR SELLS THE PEREGRINO FIELD FOR USD 3.5 BILLIONEQUINOR ASA - TO SELL 60% INTEREST IN PEREGRINO FIELD TO PRIOEQUINOR ASA - PRIO TO TAKE OVER OPERATORSHIP OF PEREGRINO FIELDEQUINOR ASA - DEAL INCLUDES $2.233 BILLION FOR 40% AND $951 MILLION FOR 20%Reuters
Fri, May 2
US accuses health insurers, brokers of Medicare Advantage kickback scheme
Insurers accused of violating False Claims Act, DOJ seeks damagesBrokers allegedly steered patients to plans offering highest kickbacksKickbacks disguised as marketing or sponsorship payments, DOJ claimsBy Nate RaymondBOSTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice accused three of the nati...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Genmab Says To Submit SBLA To FDA For Ecoritamab In 2025
May 1 (Reuters) - Genmab A/S GMAB.CO:GENMAB TO SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL BIOLOGICS LICENSE APPLICATION (SBLA) TO U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR EPCORITAMAB PLUS RITUXIMAB AND LENALIDOMIDE (R2) IN PATIENTS WITH RELAPSED/REFRACTORY FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA (FL)GENMAB A/S - TO SUBMIT SBLA TO FDA FOR EPCORI...Reuters
Fri, May 2
May Day protesters across US decry Trump policies, call for rule of law
Protests target immigration policies, wealthy decision-makersOrganizers accuse Trump of prioritizing profits for billionairesUS Rep Ocasio-Cortez: Republicans 'going after Medicaid next'Abrego Garcia's wife says her husband was 'disappeared'Former US Justice official calls for &#...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Vance says US hopes Pakistan cooperates with India against Pakistan-based militants
Vance says US hopes Pakistan 'to the extent that they're responsible' cooperates with IndiaUS has condemned Kashmir attackWashington has held talks with both countries in recent daysBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday Washingto...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Horse racing-Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby after ban, Journalism hot favourite
By Amy TenneryNEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - The crown jewel of American horse racing will welcome back the sport's most famous trainer at the Kentucky Derby this year, as Bob Baffert returns from a three-year ban, while heavy favourite Journalism hopes to make some headlines of his own.A Baffert-t...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing civilians in drone strike on busy market; Kyiv denies
Target of alleged strike was busy market on public holiday Russia says Ukraine deliberately targeted civiliansUkraine says only military personnel were killed in attack MOSCOW, May 1 (Reuters) - Moscow on Thursday accused Kyiv of attacking a busy market in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine in a dr...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Comedian Russell Brand due in UK court to face rape and sex assault charges
LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - British actor and comedian Russell Brand is due to appear in a London court on Friday after being charged last month with rape and multiple counts of sex assault in cases relating to four separate women more than two decades ago.Brand, who was once one of Britain's most...Reuters
Thu, May 1
CORRECTED-Microsoft swaps law firms in shareholder case, hiring Trump adversary
By Mike Scarcella and Tom Hals May 1 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O is switching the law firm representing it in a shareholder case from one that has settled with the Trump administration to one that is fighting it.Court documents showed Microsoft has hired Jenner & Block to replace Simpson Tha...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Fairfax UW profit falls 74% in Q1 to $96.9 million as wildfire-driven cats bite
P&C (re)insurance UW profit of $96.9 million (Q1 2024: $373.0 million)P&C (re)insurance CR of 98.5%, up 4.9 points YoYQ1 2025 cat losses of $781.3 million (Q1 2024: 101.4 million)GPW up 5.0% YoY $8.40 billion, NPW increases 8.4% to $6.77 billionBy Chris MunroMay 1 - (The Insurer) - Fairfax F...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Mettler-Toledo lowers annual profit forecast on tariff impact
May 1 (Reuters) - Medical equipment maker Mettler-Toledo International MTD.N lowered its annual profit forecast below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, anticipating market uncertainty and impact from tariffs.The company estimates global tariff costs of about $115 million on an annualized basis and ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
May Day protesters across US rally against Trump policies, urge rule of law
Protests target immigration policies, wealthy decision-makersOrganizers accuse Trump of prioritizing profits for billionairesUS Rep Ocasio-Cortez: Republicans 'going after Medicaid next'Abrego Garcia's wife says her husband was 'disappeared'Former US Justice official calls for &#...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Soccer-Blistering first-half display helps Man United earn stunning victory in Bilbao
By Peter HallBILBAO, Spain, May 1 (Reuters) - Three first-half goals helped Manchester United put themselves on the cusp of the Europa League final on Thursday, with the Premier League side earning a 3-0 semi-final first leg win away at Athletic Bilbao. In a raucous San Memes atmosphere, with suppor...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Mexico plans gradual reduction to 40-hour work week by 2030
MEXICO CITY, May 1 (Reuters) - Mexico's government will gradually reduce the standard work week to 40 hours, Labor and Social Security Minister Marath Bolanos said on Thursday, in a move expected to take full effect by January 2030.Speaking at a Labor Day event, Bolanos said the ministry will ho...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Vance does not see Russia's war in Ukraine ending 'any time soon' -Fox News interview
May 1 (Reuters) - The war in Ukraine is not going to end "any time soon," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday.It is "going to be up to the Russians and Ukrainians now that each side knows what the other's terms for peace are. It's going to ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
