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EXCLUSIVE-Nvidia kept some China customers in the dark about new US chip clampdown, sources say
Company told of new US export licensing rules on April 9Nvidia did not make a public announcement until TuesdayHuawei could benefit from Chinese customers seeking alternatives - analystsNvidia says it adheres to U.S. export lawsBy Fanny Potkin and Liam Mo SINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) - Nvidia NV...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
EXCLUSIVE-US consumer safety agency to stop collecting swaths of data after CDC cuts
Data on injuries from car accidents, alcohol and other incidents will no longer be collectedThe change, coming Friday, stems from CDC staff cutsData informs safety standards and public policyBy Leah Douglas April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer product safety agency will stop collecting data on ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Trump waved off planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, New York Times reports
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump waved off a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in favor of negotiating a deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing administration officials and others.Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
US appeals judge's ruling that it likely violated order on Venezuela deportations
NEW YORK, April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's ruling that the Trump administration could face contempt charges for violating a court order to halt deportations of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Court Grants Final Order To Converge Approving Acquisition By H.I.G. Capital
April 16 (Reuters) - Converge Technology Solutions Corp CTS.TO:COURT GRANTS FINAL ORDER TO CONVERGE APPROVING ACQUISITION BY H.I.G. CAPITALCONVERGE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP - COURT GRANTS FINAL ORDER APPROVING CONVERGE ACQUISITION BY H.I.G. CAPITALReuters
Wed, Apr 16
US IRS planning to rescind Harvard's tax-exempt status amid Trump feud, CNN reports
IRS plans to rescind Harvard's tax-exempt status, CNN reportsTrump threatens Harvard over academic program demandsIRS and Treasury did not comment on report April 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is making plans to rescind the tax-exempt status of Harvard University, CNN repor...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Jay Clayton to be interim US attorney for Southern District of New York, Trumps says
April 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Jay Clayton, a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, will serve as interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York while the administration pursues Senate confirmation for him to serve in the role ful...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
El Salvador blocks US senator from visiting wrongly deported Salvadoran man
Democrat US senator denied access to Abrego GarciaSenator says was told U.S. was paying to keep him incarceratedVan Hollen says no evidence presented to show Abrego Garcia was gang memberBy Nelson Renteria, Diego Oré and Steve Holland SAN SALVADOR/WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Democratic U...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Nvidia Says U.S. Government Instructs American Businesses On What They Can Sell And Where We Follow The Government's Directions To The Letter
April 16 (Reuters) - NVIDIA Corp NVDA.O:NVIDIA: U.S. GOVERNMENT INSTRUCTS AMERICAN BUSINESSES ON WHAT THEY CAN SELL AND WHERE WE FOLLOW THE GOVERNMENT'S DIRECTIONS TO THE LETTER.NVIDIA: SINGAPORE REVENUE INDICATES BILLING ADDRESS, FOR SUBSIDIARIES OF U.S. CUSTOMERS; ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS ARE SHIP...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
REFILE-CORRECTED-When Canadian hockey and politics collide even democracy is happy to shift its schedule
Leaders' debate rescheduled to avoid clash with Canadiens gameDecision reflects Canadians' passion for hockey, says Radio-CanadaCarney and Poilievre face off in first election without TrudeauApril 16 (Reuters) - In a country where hockey is sacrosanct, Canadian politics has made a tactical s...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet
Planet, called K2-18 b, is 8.6 times the mass of EarthIt is located about 124 light-years from EarthGases found are the same as those produced by algae on EarthScientists do not announce discovery of actual alien lifeBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - In a potential landmark discover...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Exclusive: IMA Financial undertakes RIF impacting around 130 roles
By James ThalerApril 16 - Denver-based retail intermediary IMA Financial has undertaken a significant reduction in force that has impacted around 130 roles within the company and that will also see CFO Mike Benson exit the firm, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.A spokesperson for...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Foreign students in US mount court challenges as Trump ends their legal status
Judges issue orders protecting students at risk of deportationLawsuits allege administration unlawfully removed students' records from databaseLocal ACLU chapters pursuing lawsuits in several statesBy Nate Raymond and Kristina Cooke BOSTON, April 16 (Reuters) - International students are rush...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
CORRECTED-CFPB to focus less on imposing penalties on companies, WSJ reports
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief Legal Officer Mark Paoletta said on Wednesday the bureau will focus on redressing "tangible harm" by getting money back directly to consumers rather than imposing penalties on companies, according to a memo posted by...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
BHP Group Sees To Deliver FY25 Unit Cost Guidance Across All Assets, Except BMA
April 17 (Reuters) - BHP Group Ltd BHP.AX:REMAIN ON TRACK TO DELIVER FY25 UNIT COST GUIDANCE ACROSS ALL ASSETS, EXCEPT BMASEES FY25 UNIT COST SAMARCO EXPECTED AT THE UPPER ENDSEES FY25 BMA NOW NO LONGER GUIDED TO UPPER HALF DUE TO WET WEATHERCOPPER SOUTH AUSTRALIA PRODUCTION GUIDANCE FOR FY25 REMAIN...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
US health chief Kennedy targets 'environmental toxins' as cause of autism
US health chief contradicts established science on autism causesPlans to study environmental factors like mold and medicineClaims, without evidence, autism is preventable, cites environmental exposureNarrows NIH goal to find autism causes by SeptemberKennedy's views on autism clash with scientif...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Alcoa expects $90 million tariff hit in second quarter, sees duties on China raising annual costs
April 16 (Reuters) - Alcoa AA.N said on Wednesday it expects U.S. tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada to cost the company about $90 million in the current quarter.Since his inauguration in January, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced - and sometimes reversed - tariffs on a slew of products...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Temu, Shein slash digital ads as tariffs end cheap shipping from China, data show
By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK, April 16 (Reuters) - Chinese online marketplace PDD.O Temu and fast-fashion retailer Shein, two of the biggest advertisers on U.S. social media, are sharply cutting their U.S. digital ad spending, industry data show, in a blow to tech companies such as Meta's Fac...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Carney clashes with chief rival for first time during Canada debate
Carney says experience makes him best to negotiate with TrumpPoilievre's Conservatives have raised cost of living, housing issuesQuebec votes often sway election outcomesBy David Ljunggren OTTAWA, April 16 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mark Carney clashed with his chief rival for the first time ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
