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WRAPUP 7-Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO after 60 years at helm, passes baton to Abel
Buffett to give up CEO role at year endAbel says he is "humbled and honored"Buffett says he has "zero" intention to sell Berkshire stockBy Jonathan Stempel and Suzanne McGee OMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett is ending his career as perhaps the world's most famo...Reuters
Sat, May 3
US court halts ruling ordering Voice of America employees back to work
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 3 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Saturday blocked a ruling that had ordered the Trump administration to return more than 1,000 Voice of America employees back to work.U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth on April 22 ordered the administration to "take...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Russia launches air attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says
KYIV, May 4 (Reuters) - Ukraine's air defence units were engaged in trying to repel an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's military and officials said early on Sunday. "Stay in shelters!" Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app. Reuters' witnesses heard ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Sheinbaum says she rejected Trump's offer to send troops to Mexico
By Lucinda Elliott May 3 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump had proposed sending U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking, but said she had rejected that offer because "sovereignty is not for sale."Sheinbaum's comm...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Motor racing-Verstappen on pole in Miami with Norris alongside
MIAMI, May 3 (Reuters) - Formula One champion Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for the Miami Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Lando Norris joining him on the front row.Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli qualified third fastest with McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri com...Reuters
Sat, May 3
NEWSMAKER-Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel seen preserving Berkshire's culture
By Koh Gui Qing and Jonathan StempelOMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - When Greg Abel succeeds Warren Buffett at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N at the end of this year, he is expected to preserve the culture at the behemoth even if he does not match the star power of his legendary boss.Abel, ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Trump posts AI-generated photo of himself as pope, drawing internet outrage
Trump and his wife Melania attended funeral of Pope FrancisImage shows Trump in white paper vestmentsFormer Italian PM blasts 'shameful' postBy Andrea Shalal WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photo showing himself as the pope ahead o...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Romanians vote in presidential test of Trump-style nationalism
Romania holds presidential election first round on SundayEurosceptic George Simion leads in opinion pollsTwo centrists battle for place in May 18 run-offSimion win could isolate Romania in EU and NATOBy Luiza Ilie BUCHAREST, May 4 (Reuters) - Romanians vote on Sunday in the first round of a presi...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Sheinbaum says she rejected Trump's offer to send troops to Mexico
May 3 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump had proposed sending U.S. troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking, but said she had rejected that offer because "sovereignty is not for sale."Sheinbaum's comments were in response ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Guatemalan migrant who gave birth in US avoids rapid deportation
By Andrew Hay May 3 (Reuters) - A Guatemalan migrant who crossed the US border eight months pregnant and gave birth in Arizona has avoided fast-track deportation after intervention by the state's governor, her lawyer and a federal official said on Saturday.The 24-year-old woman gained public ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Guatemalan migrant who gave birth in US avoids rapid deportation
By Andrew Hay May 3 (Reuters) - A Guatemalan migrant who crossed the US border eight months pregnant and gave birth in Arizona has avoided fast-track deportation after intervention by the state's governor, her lawyer and a federal official said on Saturday.The 24-year-old woman gained public ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Motor racing-Norris wins Miami sprint to trim Piastri's lead by a point
Norris wins Miami sprint, Piastri secondBriton cuts the gap at the top to nine pointsHamilton smiling again after finishing thirdPole sitter Antonelli clashes with VerstappenVerstappen penalised and classified lastMIAMI, May 3 (Reuters) - Lando Norris lucked in to win a rain-hit and crash-strewn Mia...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Buffett defends trade amid tariff pressures, as Berkshire cash sets record
Buffett says balanced trade 'good for the world'Buffett downplays concern about $347.7 billion cashOperating profit down 14% as California wildfires weighBy Jonathan Stempel and Suzanne McGee OMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - Before announcing his plan to step down as Berkshire Hatha...Reuters
Sat, May 3
INSTANT VIEW-Reaction to Buffett plan to step down as Berkshire CEO, new CEO Abel
May 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett, 94, announced Saturday he will step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N at the end of 2025, and hand over the reins to Vice Chairman Greg Abel. Here are reactions:JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO JPM.N Jamie Dimon: "Warren Buffett represents everythi...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Texas governor signs largest US school voucher law, marking conservative shift
Texas allocates $1 billion for school vouchers over two yearsTexas ranks 47th in per-pupil spending, NEA report showsOpponents argue vouchers drain public school funds, benefit wealthier studentsBy Brad Brooks May 3 (Reuters) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed a law making more than ...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Berkshire shareholders reject diversity, AI proposals
By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N shareholders on Saturday rejected a resolution requiring the company to report on risks from its subsidiaries' race-based initiatives, one of seven proposals tied to diversity, artificial intelligence and other i...Reuters
Sat, May 3
French PM: considering referendum proposal on budget
French PM: not ruling out referendum on budgetUp to president to decide on referendumsMacron's Dec 31 speech opened door to such movesFrance grappling with how to cut its debt PARIS, May 3 (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Saturday he was considering proposing a nation...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Rubio congratulates Singapore's ruling party on election victory
May 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the People's Action Party on their victory on Saturday, and said the Trump administration looked forward to continuing to work closely with the newly elected Singaporean government."...Reuters
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