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Paramount sues over rights to 'Scream' mask
By Blake BrittainFeb 6 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance PSKY.O and film producer Spyglass Media Group sued Hollywood makeup and special-effects studio Alterian Inc in California federal court on Friday to defend their rights to the "Ghostface" mask made popular by the "Scream" horror m...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Olympics-Israel team, U.S. Vice President Vance booed at Milan Games opening ceremony
By Karolos Grohmann and Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Israel's Olympic team walked into the stadium during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday to a smattering of boos, while U.S. Vice President JD Vance received a similar reception at what had otherwise ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
THE DAY AHEAD-North America, February 9
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click here You can read The Day Ahead via TOPNEWS - U.S Companies or Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email,please register at: https://solutions.lseg.com/TDA-subscription-pageFor Morning News Call U.S. -- a prev...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Erebor Bank, Founded By Palmer Luckey, Received The First National Bank Charter Under The Second Trump Administration- WSJ
Feb 6 (Reuters) - EREBOR BANK, FOUNDED BY PALMER LUCKEY, RECEIVED THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK CHARTER UNDER THE SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION-WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/37xk2ye7Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
REFILE-EXCLUSIVE-Vista Equity Partners and Intel to lead investment in AI chip startup SambaNova, sources say
Vista's investment marks a rare move outside softwareSambaNova sees more funding interest following rival deals Intel continues to back the startup after acquisition talks stalled By Milana Vinn and Krystal Hu Feb 6 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is leading a new fundin...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
NFL-Las Vegas sportsbooks rooting for Patriots upset in Super Bowl
By Frank Pingue SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Las Vegas sportsbooks would like the New England Patriots to upset the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl, or at least keep it close, not because they love a classic underdog story but because it would keep the cash registers ringing.The ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Pentagon poised to curb some defense contractors' payouts under Trump order
Trump's order links payouts to weapons delivery schedulesContractors face restrictions on buybacks, dividends if underperformingLegal advice sought due to potential impact on billions in payoutsBy Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Defense contractors are bracing for the Pentagon to rel...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
NFL-Super Bowl LX highlights more than just San Francisco in the Bay Area
By Max A. CherneySAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Sitting atop a Peninsula, San Francisco tends to get most of the credit for hosting Sunday's Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The Cool Gray City of Love, as local author Gary Kamiya called San Francisco, steals...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
EXCLUSIVE-US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine, quick elections, sources say
US negotiators urge quick vote before Trump's focus turns to domestic issuesUS, Ukraine have discussed elections and referendum in MayTerritorial issues, including Donbas and Zaporizhzhia plant, remain unresolvedBy Tom Balmforth, Gram Slattery, Erin Banco and John Irish KYIV, Feb 6 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Olympics-Israel team marches to smattering of boos at Milan Games opening ceremony
By Karolos GrohmannMILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Israel's Olympic team walked into the stadium during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday to a smattering of boos at what had otherwise been an upbeat and festive celebration of the global winter sports extravaganza.The fo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Arizona court strikes down abortion restriction laws
By Dietrich KnauthFeb 6 (Reuters) - An Arizona judge on Friday struck down three state laws that limited access to abortion, saying the restrictions violated a right to abortion that was added to the state's constitution in 2024. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Gregory Como ruled the restri...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
REFILE-US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military
Spain hosts summit on responsible use of AI in military domainJust 35 of over 80 countries sign joint declarationStrained US-Europe ties made many hesitant, attendees sayBy Victoria Waldersee A CORUNA, Spain, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Around a third of countries attending a military AI summit agreed on T...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
AMC brings audiences to the movies for Milano Cortina Olympics opening ceremony
By Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Rona Bondurant did not want to sit at home watching the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan; she wanted to share the experience with a friend, celebrating the unity of the global Games together.“I wanted to see the Parade of Nation...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Islamic State claims suicide bombing at Shi'ite mosque in Islamabad
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, the group said on its Telegram channel.A suicide bomber killed at least 31 people and wounded nearly 170 others during Friday prayers at the mosque, police ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
US lawmakers to start viewing unredacted Epstein files on Monday, NBC News reports
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Members of U.S. Congress will be able to view the unredacted version of the Department of Justice's files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from Monday morning, NBC News reported on Friday, citing two sources.Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Starbucks wins dismissal of Missouri lawsuit over DEI policies
By Daniel Wiessner Feb 5 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Missouri dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday by the Republican-led state accusing Starbucks SBUX.O of using its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as a pretext to systematically discriminate based on race, gender and sexual orientatio...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Apple plans to allow external voice-controlled AI chatbots in CarPlay, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is preparing to allow voice-controlled artificial intelligence apps from other companies in CarPlay, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.The change represents a strategic shift for Apple, which, until now, has only allowed its own ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
