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EXPLAINER-Why is Putin talking about a new nuclear weapons treaty with the US?
By Mark Trevelyan LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on the eve of a summit with U.S. Donald Trump that their two countries might strike a new deal on nuclear weapons as part of a wider effort to strengthen peace. THE SUMMIT IS ABOUT UKRAINE, SO WHY TALK ABOUT NU...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Trump says he thinks Putin will make a deal
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a deal and that threats of sanctions against Russia probably played a role in Moscow seeking a meeting.Trump in an interview on Fox News radio also said he has three locations ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
CORRECTED-Trump names Rosner as chair of energy regulator
WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump named David Rosner as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where he has served since mid-2024 as a commissioner, the agency said on Wednesday. The appointment of Rosner, a Democrat, is expected to be temporary. Trump in June nomi...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Trump hoping to achieve halt to Ukraine fighting in Putin talks-Rubio
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will go into talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday hoping to achieve a halt to the fighting in the war in Ukraine, but a comprehensive solution to the conflict will take longer, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Walmart Backing Away From Trade Desk, An Amazon Ad Tech Rival- The Information
Aug 14 (Reuters) - WALMART BACKING AWAY FROM TRADE DESK, AN AMAZON AD TECH RIVAL- THE INFORMATIONWALMART RENEGOTIATED ITS TRADE DESK ARRANGEMENT TO MAKE IT NON-EXCLUSIVE - THE INFORMATIONSource text: [https://tinyurl.com/5d97xv25]Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Kremlin says it would be a mistake to predict outcome of Alaska summit, Ifax reports
MOSCOW, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The Kremlin warned on Thursday that it would be a big mistake to predict the outcome of the upcoming summit in Alaska involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Interfax news agency reported. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Wealthsimple asks Canada to review rising bank transfer fees
By Nivedita BaluTORONTO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Canadian online bank and brokerage Wealthsimple asked Ottawa this week to review rising bank exit fees, in an annual consultation for the government's budget, the company said. Exit fees for Canadians moving their Registered Retirement Savings Plan or ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
BREAKINGVIEWS-Facebook teaches early lesson in unbounded AI risk
By Jonathan Guilford NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Artificial intelligence calls for a rethink on the tradeoffs between technological utility and risk. Unguided chatbot responses, for example, cannot be neatly constrained. Attempts to do so will either be insufficient or entangle de...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Kemper announces $150 million accelerated share repurchase
By Navneeta NandanAug 14 - (The Insurer) - Specialty insurer Kemper Corporation has entered into an accelerated share repurchase transaction (ASR) to buy back $150 million of its outstanding common shares, over its previously announced $550 million repurchase authorizations.Under the ASR agreement, ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Horace Mann's McAnena steps down as COO
By Navneeta NandanAug 14 - (The Insurer) - Horace Mann Educators Corporation executive vice president and chief operating officer Stephen McAnena has stepped down from his position, the Springfield, Illinois-based insurer disclosed in an 8-K filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.McAn...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Apple Introduces Redesigned Blood Oxygen Feature For Some Apple Watch Users In US With Software Update
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O:APPLE: TO INTRODUCE REDESIGNED BLOOD OXYGEN FEATURE FOR SOME APPLE WATCH USERS IN US THROUGH IPHONE AND APPLE WATCH SOFTWARE UPDATEAPPLE: UPDATE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR APPLE WATCH SERIES 9, SERIES 10, APPLE WATCH ULTRA 2 USERS IN US WHO DO NOT HAVE ORIGINAL BLOOD OXY...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Axis Capital appoints Enstar Group's Kirk as CFO, Vogt to leave by 2026 end
By Navneeta NandanAug 14 - (The Insurer) - Bermuda-headquartered (re)insurer Axis Capital Holdings has appointed Matthew Kirk as its next chief financial officer, starting March 2026.He will succeed Peter Vogt, who will move to the role of strategic advisor through the end of 2026, which Axis said w...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Olympics-LA28 to allow venue naming rights in first for Olympics; Comcast, Honda debut deals
IOC backs pilot; partners can keep names during GamesUp to 19 temporary venues open for naming dealsComcast Squash Center to host squash debut; Honda Center keeps name for volleyballProgram adds revenue beyond LA28’s core sponsorshipsBy Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Los Angeles 202...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Italy's borrowing costs at smallest premium to France since 2007
By Stefano Rebaudo Aug 14 (Reuters) - The premium that investors want to lend money to Italy rather than to France reached its smallest in almost 18 years on Thursday, underscoring the growing concerns over the outlook for French government finances. The gap between the yield on 10-year Italia...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
ADVISORY-Alert wrongly tagged to Province of Ferrara withdrawn
An alert on American confectioner Ferrara's product Trolli collaborating with Mountain Dew was inadvertently tagged to the Province of Ferrara FERRA.UL, and has been withdrawn.There will be no substitute.STORY_NUMBER: nTUA2FLT7TSTORY_DATE 14/08/2025STORY_TIME: 01:00:17 PM GMTReuters
Thu, Aug 14
India and China work to improve ties amid Trump's unpredictability
China's Wang Yi to visit India next week for border talks Modi to meet Xi at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summitTwo nations discussing resumption of direct flights, border tradeBy Shivam Patel and Liz Lee NEW DELHI/BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - From talks on resuming direct flights to a se...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
