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Tennis-U.S. Open's reimagined mixed doubles puts singles stars in spotlight
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Open's experiment to bring a bigger spotlight to the mixed doubles kicks off on Tuesday, as the competition gets its own place on the calendar and organisers lure in fans with partnerships made up of top singles players.Beloved by diehard f...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Icahn representations resign Bausch + Lomb board after agreement termination
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Contact lens maker Bausch + Lomb BLCO.TO said on Monday Brett Icahn and Gary Hu have resigned from its board of directors after the termination of the agreement with billionaire investor Carl Icahn and some of his affiliates.The agreement, dated June 21, 2022, ended after the Icah...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Missouri attorney general to serve as co-deputy director of FBI, Fox News reports
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is chosen to be co-deputy director of the FBI, alongside Dan Bongino, Fox News reported on Monday. "His leadership and commitment to country will be a tremendous asset as we work together to advance President (Donald) Tru...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
REFILE-Trump says arrangements being made for Zelenskiy-Putin meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump called his Monday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other European partners "very good" and said he began arrangements for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelenskiy after a subsequent cal...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Kremlin says Putin and Trump talked about raising level of representatives at Ukraine talks, Russian agencies report
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in a 40-minute call about the idea of raising the level of representatives at Ukraine talks, RIA agency reported on Tuesday. "The idea was discussed that it would be worthwhile to explore the possibility of...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Chinese firms in legal battle over Brazil food delivery
By Luciana Magalhaes and Patricia Vilas BoasSAO PAULO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A Brazilian subsidiary of China's ride-hailing company DiDi Global 92Sy.D sued Chinese rival Keeta on Monday in a Sao Paulo court alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition, according to court documents seen by...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
US denies intervening in case of Israeli official accused of Nevada sex crime
Israeli official Tom Alexandrovich was arrested in Nevada before being releasedUS State Department says US officials were not involved in his releaseLas Vegas Police announced arrest late last week after undercover operationBy Kanishka Singh and Raphael SatterWASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. ...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Aon: MGA market premium volume totalled $109.2 billion in 2024
By Chris MunroAug 18 - (The Insurer) - The MGA market’s direct premium written volume hit an estimated $109.2 billion in 2024 with the increase driven by new formations and product offerings along with rate rises and a tighter admitted market, according to a study from Aon.That $109.2 billion figure...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Iocaste Ventures, Tenx Protocols Announce Closing Of Private Placement Offerings Of Subscription Receipts For Gross Proceeds Of $29.9 Million
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Iocaste Ventures Inc ICYp.V:IOCASTE VENTURES AND TENX PROTOCOLS ANNOUNCE CLOSING OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS FOR GROSS PROCEEDS OF $29.9 MILLIONFurther company coverage: [ICYp.V]Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
In surprise move, US Air Force chief says he will retire
Aug 18 (Reuters) - The United States Air Force chief of staff announced on Monday that he planned to retire in the coming months, but did not provide a reason.The announcement by General David Allvin was a surprise, as he will have served just two years out of the typical four-year assignment by the...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Chatbot PaaS provider Agora posts Q2 net income of $1.5 mln, reverses loss
OverviewAgora Q2 2025 total revenue rises 0.1% yr/yr to $34.3 mlnNet income for Q2 2025 reaches $1.5 mln, compared to a loss last yearAgora repurchased 13.1 mln Class A shares, 5.4% of buyback programOutlookCompany expects Q3 2025 revenue between $34 mln and $36 mlnAgora anticipates 7.6% to 13.9% re...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Markel completes sale of its reinsurance renewal rights to Nationwide
By Isha MaratheAug 18 - (The Insurer) - Markel Insurance has completed the sale of the renewal rights for its estimated $1.2 billion premium global reinsurance business to Nationwide, which will delegate the underwriting and management of the renewal policies to Ryan Specialty’s MGU Ryan Re Underwr...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Pfizer Canada, BioNTech Receive Health Canada Approval Of LP.8.1 Variant Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Pfizer Canada and BioNTech:PFIZER CANADA AND BIONTECH RECEIVE HEALTH CANADA APPROVAL OF LP.8.1 VARIANT ADAPTED COVID-19 VACCINEPFIZER CANADA: LP.8.1 VARIANT ADAPTED COVID-19 VACCINE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE IN CANADA IN COMING WEEKSReuters
Mon, Aug 18
Waldencast To Undertake Strategic Alternatives Review
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Waldencast PLC WALD.O:WALDENCAST PLC- RESOLVED TO UNDERTAKE REVIEW OF STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE FOCUSED ON MAXIMIZING SHAREHOLDER VALUEWALDENCAST PLC - FY ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGINS ANTICIPATED IN LOW TO MID-TEENSWALDENCAST PLC: NOW EXPECT FY NET REVENUE GROWTH IN THE LOW ...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Plains All American Pipeline Extends CEO Willie Chiang's Promotional Grant To 2030
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Plains All American Pipeline LP PAA.O:PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP - BOARD EXTENDS CEO WILLIE CHIANG'S PROMOTIONAL GRANT TO 2030 - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0001104659-25-079894]Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Align Technology Initiates Patent Infringement Ligitation Against Angelalign Technology
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Align Technology Inc ALGN.O:ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INITIATES PATENT INFRINGEMENT LIGITATION AGAINST ANGELALIGN TECHNOLOGYALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC - INITIATES LEGAL ACTIONS IN US, EUROPE, AND CHINAALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC - SEEKS INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGESReuters
Mon, Aug 18
Nixxy Enters Asset Purchase Agreement With Everythink Innovation
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Nixxy Inc NIXX.O:NIXXY INC - ON AUG 12, ENTERS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH EVERYTHINK INNOVATION - SEC FILINGNIXXY INC - TO BUY EDGE DATA CENTER AND AI SOFTWARE ASSETS FOR $3.65 MILLION - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0001683168-25-006291]Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
