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American Bar Association sues US Justice Department, claiming retaliation over grants
By Karen Sloan April 24 (Reuters) - The American Bar Association sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday, claiming it illegally terminated federal grants in retaliation for the lawyer organization's public criticism of the Trump administration. The ABA asked a federal judge in Washin...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Chinese insurance broker Yuanbao targets $676 million valuation in US IPO amid trade tensions
April 24 (Reuters) - Chinese insurance broker Yuanbao said on Thursday that it was targeting a valuation of up to $676.3 million in its U.S. initial public offering, amid economic uncertainty and a slowdown in IPO listings following the announcement of new U.S. tariffs. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
WTO rejects EU claims in intellectual property dispute with China
By Emma Farge GENEVA, April 24 (Reuters) - A World Trade Organization panel rejected on Thursday the European Union's claims that China had violated the global watchdog's rules on intellectual property.The WTO panel concluded that the EU had not demonstrated inconsistencies with WTO rules...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Carrefour keeps 2025 goals, French sales improve in Q1
By Dominique VidalonPARIS, April 24 (Reuters) - Carrefour CARR.PA, Europe's largest food retailer, on Thursday reported higher first quarter sales that reflected solid sales in Brazil and an improving performance in its core French market where the company has cut prices to lure cash-strapped sh...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
A Minute With: composer Hans Zimmer and conductor Matt Dunkley on new tour
By Hanna RantalaLONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - From "The Lion King" to "Inception", fans will be able to hear live versions of the much-loved works of film score composer Hans Zimmer in a new 24-city arena tour across North America this fall.Following a European run last year, "The...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Q1 Turnover At EUR 800.5 Mln
April 24 (Reuters) - Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE URW.PA:Q1-2025 TRADING UPDATETENANT SALES UP +2.1%, FOOTFALL UP +0.4%€100.4 MN OF MGR SIGNED WITH +7.9% UPLIFT2025 AREPS GUIDANCE OF €9.30 TO €9.50 CONFIRMED€13.2 BN OF AVAILABLE LIQUIDITY WITH REFINANCING NEEDS SECUREDQ1 IFRS TOTAL TURNOVER AT EUR 8...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Boeing CEO 'won't be shy' about bringing in new execs if needed
April 24 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N CEO Kelly Ortberg praised the performance of upper management at the company on Thursday, but said at its annual general meeting that he would not hesitate to add personnel if needed.“Won’t be shy about doing that, but again, I think the team is coming together prett...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Fitch Revises Jetblue's Outlook To Negative Affirms IDR And EETC Ratings
April 24 (Reuters) - Fitch on Jet Blue:FITCH REVISES JETBLUE'S OUTLOOK TO NEGATIVE; AFFIRMS IDR AND EETC RATINGSFITCH ON JETBLUE: OUTLOOK REVISION REFLECTS ANTICIPATED IMPACT OF SOFTENING DOMESTIC LEISURE TRAVEL DEMANDFITCH: ANTICIPATES LOW-COST CARRIERS SUCH AS JETBLUE TO BE AT DISADVANTAGE COM...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Trump to meet with The Atlantic editor who was added to Yemen attack group
April 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he will be interviewed on Thursday by Jeffrey Goldberg, the magazine editor who was mistakenly added to an unclassified message group that was used by top officials to share March attack plans on Yemen's Houthis. In a post on Truth Social, Trump s...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
US judge orders return of second migrant deported to El Salvador
Venezuelan man's removal violated court settlement, judge rulesMan among more than 250 alleged gang members sent to El SalvadorCourts have ordered return of wrongly deported Salvadoran manBy Daniel Wiessner April 24 (Reuters) - A federal judge has ordered the administration of President Donal...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
AM Best: Stress testing essential amid rising secondary peril risk
By Mia MacGregorApril 24 - (The Insurer) - Stress testing is becoming increasingly essential as geographic risk profiles shift and secondary perils emerge as a greater threat to the insurance industry, according to a new report from AM Best.The rating agency said 2024 brought significant insured c...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Russian court adds extra year to sentence of US citizen jailed for attacking law enforcement, RIA says
MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - A Russian court on Thursday added an extra year to the sentence of Robert Gilman, a U.S. citizen and ex-Marine imprisoned in Russia for repeatedly assaulting law enforcement officers and a prison official, state news agency RIA reported.RIA cited the press service of the...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
US agency expands exemption program for self-driving vehicles, retains reporting rules
April 24 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said Thursday it will expand a program to exempt some self-driving vehicles from all safety requirements and will maintain rules requiring reporting of safety incidents involving advanced vehicles.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said i...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
UK's NewDay Group draws takeover interest from major bidders, Sky News reports
April 24 (Reuters) - British financial services firm NewDay Group has attracted takeover interest for parts or all of its business, including a bid from a Bain Capital-led consortium, Sky News reported on Thursday. The John Lewis credit card provider has also drawn interest from asset manag...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
RPT-Defense is top priority for Ukraine, says central bank governor
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight made clear that the country's top priority needs to be on defense, central bank governor Andriy Pyshnyi said on Thursday. Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least eight people, wo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
US at tipping point for return of endemic measles
By Nancy Lapid April 24 (Reuters) - The United States is at a tipping point for the return of endemic measles a quarter century after the disease was declared eradicated in the country, researchers warned on Thursday.At current U.S. childhood vaccination rates, measles could return to spreading r...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Prestige Estates' hospitality arm files for $317 million IPO
April 24 (Reuters) - Indian real-estate developer Prestige Estates' PREG.NS hospitality business, Prestige Hospitality Ventures filed for a 27 billion rupees (about $317 million) initial public offering, according to draft papers released on Thursday.WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Prestige Hospitality I...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Poland strongly condemns Russian attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv
WARSAW, April 24 (Reuters) - Poland strongly condemned the Russian attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv, which killed at least 12 people in Ukraine's capital."We express our solidarity with Ukraine, extending our sympathy to the families of the victims and all those affected by this tragedy," the...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
