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Motor racing-Verstappen awaits birth of first child, misses Miami media day
MIAMI, May 1 (Reuters) - Four times Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was withdrawn from scheduled media commitments at the Miami Grand Prix on Thursday as the Red Bull driver awaited the birth of his first child.The 27-year-old's partner is Kelly Piquet, daughter of Brazil's triple ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
US EPA research in limbo as scientists brace for massive job cuts
Kolibri sensor project at risk due to EPA reorganization, sources sayUp to 75% of EPA ORD staff face layoffs, internal documents showEPA scientists report stalled research amid budget cuts and uncertaintyAgency Administrator says ORD plans still being discussedBy Valerie Volcovici and Tim McLaughlin...Reuters
Thu, May 1
CORRECTED-PepsiCo's Gatorade defeats banned sprinter's lawsuit over 'recovery gummies'
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - PepsiCo's PEP.O Gatorade unit on Monday won the dismissal of a lawsuit by sprinter Issam Asinga, who blamed his four-year doping ban on eating "recovery gummies" contaminated by a performance-enhancing drug.U.S. District Judge Cathy S...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Global health funding faces 'greatest disruption' in memory, says WHO director
Trump administration withdrew from WHO in JanuaryUS has been WHO's biggest financial backerAgency making cuts, which it warns will affect people's health By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, May 1 (Reuters) - Global health funding faces historic challenges as donor countries reduce their contrib...Reuters
Thu, May 1
BREAKINGVIEWS-Harley-Davidson cruises into trophy-asset terrain
By Jonathan GuilfordNEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters Breakingviews) - After 122 years of traversing economic crashes, world wars and pandemics, Harley-Davidson HOG.N is running low on gas. Sales of its iconic motorcycles declined 57% from 2006 through 2024. The company’s investors are now as rebellious as ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Third Point owns stake in U.S. Steel, sees opportunities in credit, letter says
Third Point optimistic a deal can be done between U.S. Steel and Nippon SteelUS residential mortgages could benefit from potential US rate cut Third Point completed purchase of credit manager Birch Grove in MarchBy Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Third Point owns a "...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide, her family says
By Brad Brooks and Samuel McKeith April 25 (Reuters) - Virginia Giuffre, one of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers, has died by suicide, her family said on Friday. Giuffre, 41, died on Friday in Western Australia, where she had been living for several years, the ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Harley-Davidson warns of tariff hit, pulls 2025 outlook
Harley-Davidson suspends 2025 forecasts on tariff challengesFirst-quarter profit beat driven by cost-saving measures and touring model demandBy Nathan Gomes May 1 (Reuters) - Harley-Davidson HOG.N on Thursday warned of a hit to its full-year results from tariffs and suspended its 2025 forecasts a...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Rubio tells French counterpart words are not enough on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday praised France for rallying European support for a Ukraine peace deal but said Europe must step up with real resources and political will to help bring the war to end, the State Department said."Secretary Rubio commend...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Carbon insurance startup Artio gains Lloyd's coverholder status
By Rebecca DelaneyMay 1 - (The Insurer) – Carbon insurance startup Artio has been granted Lloyd's coverholder status, with a licence to write coverage on behalf of the market, the company said on Thursday.Artio launched last month after participating in the 13th cohort of the Lloyd's Lab, wh...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Dominion beats quarterly estimates on Virginia, South Carolina power demand
By Pooja Menon May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. utility Dominion Energy D.N reported first-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, helped by lower interest costs and strong demand from Virginia and South Carolina.Power demand in the U.S. is expected to hit record highs in 20...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Interactive Brokers Group says april ending client margin loans at $58.2 billion
May 1 (Reuters) - Interactive Brokers Group Inc IBKR.O:INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP REPORTS BROKERAGE METRICS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR APRIL 2025, INCLUDES REG.-NMS EXECUTION STATISTICSINTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP INC - APRIL DARTS AT 3.818 MILLION, UP 63% YOYINTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP INC - APR...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Xbox joins PlayStation in hiking console prices amid U.S. tariff pressures
May 1 (Reuters) - Microsoft's MSFT.O Xbox is hiking the prices of its gaming consoles, controllers, first-party titles and other accessories, following similar moves by competitors due to U.S. tariffs impacting global supply chains. In a blog post on Thursday, Xbox said it will raise pric...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Automakers could still face $2,000 to $12,000 vehicle price impacts from tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - A Michigan-based economic consulting group said Thursday that automakers will still face $2,000 to $12,000 price impacts despite softened auto parts tariffs imposed by the White House and retaliatory tariffs.Anderson Economic Group said U.S. assembled vehicles like Hond...Reuters
Thu, May 1
BREAKINGVIEWS-GM’s financial auguries echo beyond Wall Street
By Jonathan Guilford NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters Breakingviews) - General Motors GM.N is taking its financial show on the road. The $44 billion automaker released updated estimates for full-year financial results on Thursday, after scrapping previous guesses undermined by President Donald Trump’s t...Reuters
Thu, May 1
