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Tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under new UK rules
UK laws target cyberflashing on major platformsUK regulator to set codes of practice for tech platformsFollows global outcry over deepfakes on Musk's X platform LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Technology companies in Britain will be required to block unsolicited sexual images under online safety ru...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
Trump will allow Russia sanctions bill to advance in Congress, US Senator says
Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will allow a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting countries doing business with Russia to move forward in Congress and it could be put to a vote as early as next week, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on Wednesday. Graham said in a statement...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Figure skating-Americans in incredible shape for Milano Cortina, U.S. figure skating CEO says
By Rory Carroll Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Figure Skating chief executive Matt Farrell said he expects the American team to arrive at next month's Milano Cortina Olympics in "incredible shape," pointing to recent results and a broader revival of interest in the Games in the United States....Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Omeros prices transplant complication drug at $36,000 per dose
By Puyaan Singh Jan 7 (Reuters) - Omeros OMER.O will price its recently approved drug for a life-threatening transplant complication in adults and children aged two and older at $36,000 per single-dose vial, CEO Gregory Demopulos said on a call with analysts on Wednesday.Shares of the company wer...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
US delays exclusions for providers of child gender-affirming care, filing shows
By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has agreed not to issue notices of exclusion from Medicare or Medicaid to providers offering gender-affirming care to children while a lawsuit from Democratic-led states challenging its restrictions proceeds, a court filin...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
JPMorgan to replace Goldman as Apple Card issuer
Jan 7 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase JPM.N and Apple AAPL.O on Wednesday announced a deal under which the bank will become the new issuer of the Apple Card, replacing Goldman Sachs GS.N, further expanding the biggest U.S. bank's credit card franchise.The deal would cement JPMorgan's position in ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Trump, Colombia's Petro held phone call-source, local media
BOGOTA, Jan 7 - United States President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a phone call on Wednesday afternoon, according to a presidential source and local media.This is the first phone call between the two presidents since Trump said on Sunday that a U.S. military operation fo...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Lifeist Wellness Announces Leadership Changes
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Lifeist Wellness Inc LFST.V:LIFEIST WELLNESS ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGESLIFEIST WELLNESS INC - ANDREA JUDGE STEPS DOWN AS CEO EFFECTIVE JANUARY 7, 2026LIFEIST WELLNESS INC - LACHLAN MCLEOD APPOINTED AS INTERIM CEO EFFECTIVE JANUARY 7, 2026Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
JPMorgan Says Under Terms Of Agreement With Apple, Purchase Of Portfolio Is Estimated To Bring Over $20 Bln Of Card Balances To Chase Platform
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O:JPMORGAN: UNDER TERMS OF AGREEMENT WITH APPLE, PURCHASE OF PORTFOLIO IS ESTIMATED TO BRING OVER $20 BILLION OF CARD BALANCES TO CHASE PLATFORMJP MORGAN - EXPECTS $2.2 BILLION CREDIT LOSS PROVISION IN Q4 2025Source text: https://tinyurl.com/mrx5msyxReuters
Wed, Jan 7
Morgan Stanley promotes 184 employees to managing director roles, memo shows
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley MS.N promoted 184 of its employees to managing directors this year, an about 6% increase from a year ago, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.The promotions, up from 173 last year, are weighted toward roles focused on revenue, the memo showed.Bank of Americ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
US exempts some foreign-made drones from new government restrictions
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it is exempting imports of some new models of foreign-made drones and critical components from an import ban.The FCC said it was acting on the recommendation of the Pentagon to exempt some components and drone...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Less than two years after stopping obesity drugs, weight and health issues return, study finds
By Nancy LapidJan 7 (Reuters) - When patients stop taking weight-loss medications, the beneficial effects of the drugs on weight and other health issues disappear within two years, a large analysis of earlier research has found.Reviewing data on 9,341 obese or overweight patients treated in 37 stu...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Britain's PM discusses position on Greenland with Trump over call
Jan 7 (Reuters) - The British government said on Wednesday Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with United States President Donald Trump this evening and also set out his position on Greenland.Both leaders discussed the joint operation to intercept the Marinera tanker, recent progress on Ukraine and t...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Bessent, Lutnick, Wright to join Trump at Davos, Semafor reports
Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Energy Secretary Chris Wright will join U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Semafor reported on Wednesday.U.S. head of trade policy Jamieson Greer and special env...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Boyd Group Services Inc. Announces Regulatory Approval Of The Joe Hudson's Collision Center Acquisition Closing Expected On January 9, 2026
Jan 8 (Reuters) - Boyd Group Services Inc BYD.TO:BOYD GROUP SERVICES INC. ANNOUNCES REGULATORY APPROVAL OF THE JOE HUDSON'S COLLISION CENTER ACQUISITION; CLOSING EXPECTED ON JANUARY 9, 2026Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Dream Impact Trust Provides A Business Update
Jan 8 (Reuters) - Dream Impact Trust MPCT_u.TO:DREAM IMPACT TRUST PROVIDES A BUSINESS UPDATEDREAM IMPACT TRUST - BOARD APPROVES FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR DEVELOPING 49 ONTARIO AND QUAYSIDEDREAM IMPACT TRUST - MATURITY DATE OF 2026 DEBENTURES EXTENDED TO 2031, INTEREST RATE OF 2026 DEBENTURES WILL...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
UK watchdog contacts Musk's X over abusive imagery, US state attorney expresses concern
WASHINGTON/LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Britain's data regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office, said on Wednesday it had asked Elon Musk's X to clarify how it was complying with data protection laws following concerns that Grok, X's built-in artificial intelligence chatbot, was...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can head to trial, US judge says
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk persuaded a judge on Wednesday to allow a jury trial on his allegations that ChatGPT maker OpenAI violated its founding mission in its high-profile restructuring to a for-profit entity.Musk was a cofounder of OpenA...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
