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Ukraine, EU officials dismiss alleged attack on Putin residence
Officials say no evidence of alleged Ukrainian attack on Putin residenceUkraine sends paper to EU delegations, arguing attack was Russian false flag operationRussia releases video purporting to show Ukrainian droneBy Gram Slattery and Jonathan Landay WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 31 (Reuters) - U...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
US finds Ukraine did not target Putin in drone strike, WSJ reports
Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. national security officials have found Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin or one of his residences in a recent drone strike, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Russia said on Monday that Ukraine ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Netflix Christmas Day NFL streams set US viewership records
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Netflix's NFLX.O Christmas Day National Football League broadcasts set new records, with the Detroit Lions vs the Minnesota Vikings becoming the most-streamed NFL game in the United States, the streaming giant said on Wednesday.The Lions vs Vikings game drew 27.5 million v...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
US military says three people killed in strikes on suspected drug convoy
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday carried out strikes against three vessels in international waters that were suspected of nacro-trafficking, the U.S. Southern Command said on Wednesday.The vessels were traveling as a convoy, the military said. "Three narco-terrorists a...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
US FDA declines to approve Outlook Therapeutics' eye disease drug
Dec 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve Outlook Therapeutics' drug for a type of eye disease, the company said on Wednesday, marking another setback to its prolonged effort to bring the treatment to market.Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Saks Global prepares for bankruptcy after missing debt payment, WSJ reports
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Saks Global is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks after missing a debt payment tied to its Neiman Marcus acquisition, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The parent of high-end department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but he added in his social media post that federal forces will "come back" if crime rates go up."We are removing the Nati...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 31 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2030 GMT on Wednesday:TransDigm TDG.N said it would buy Stellant Systems, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, for about $960 million in cash, including tax benefits. nL4N3Y10JA Private equity-...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Bridgewater's flagship Pure Alpha surges 33% in 2025, outperforming biggest hedge fund peers
Bridgewater's macro funds post highest profits in 50-year historyAll Weather fund rose 20.4% in 2025, source saysAsia Total Return fund reports 36.9% return in 2025, source saysChina Total Returns fund posts 34.2% return in 2025, source says AIA Macro fund gained 11.9% in 2025, source says By An...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
State Of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Approves Hawaiian Electric Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Dec 31 (Reuters) - State Of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission: STATE OF HAWAII PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION: PUC APPROVES HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN AND COMPLETES WILDFIRE RECOVERY FUND STUDYReuters
Wed, Dec 31
US grants annual approval to TSMC for chipmaking tool exports to China
SEOUL, Jan 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has granted an annual license to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 2330.TW to bring in chip manufacturing equipment to its facilities in Nanjing, China, the chipmaker said on Thursday."The U.S. Department of Commerce has granted TSMC Nanjing an annua...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Saks Global Preparing To File For Bankruptcy In Coming Weeks After Missing An Interest Payment On Debt It Took On To Buy Neiman Marcus - WSJ
Dec 31 (Reuters) - SAKS GLOBAL PREPARING TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY IN THE COMING WEEKS AFTER MISSING AN INTEREST PAYMENT ON THE DEBT IT TOOK ON TO BUY NEIMAN MARCUS - WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/mv4ebwzyFurther company coverage: [ ]Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports
Macron says social media has encouraged violence among young peopleMobile phones are banned in French primary, middle schools since 2018Reported changes would include extending mobile phone ban to high schoolsBy Louise Rasmussen PARIS, Dec 31 (Reuters) - France plans to ban children under 15 fro...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
US judge blocks Trump move to end protected status for thousands from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
Judge cites racial animus in blocking TPS terminationsTPS allows migrants to remain in US if home country faces natural disaster or other challengeSome 72,000 Hondurans, 13,000 Nepalese and 4,000 Nicaraguans in programBy Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Fed buying, record repo facility use steady year-end US funding markets
Fed's repo facility use hits record $74.6 billionRepo rates rise but remain controlled by Fed actionsMarket participants note reduced year-end funding stressBy Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. short-term funding markets saw some of the usual year-end tension this week, but t...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
"Zootopia 2" breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Animation Studios' DIS.N "Zootopia 2" surpassed 2019's "Frozen 2" to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said on Wednesday, marking a bright spot in a year when global box office continues to trail pre-pandemic levels.The animated...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Olympics-Canada announce men's ice hockey roster for Milano-Cortina
Canada's roster includes 19 players from 4 Nations Face-Off winNHL players return to Olympics for first time since 2014Crosby, McDavid, MacKinnon lead Canada's Olympic teamBy Frank Pingue Dec 31 (Reuters) - Hockey Canada leaned on proven winners in unveiling its men’s ice hockey team for...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Trump administration freezes child day care payments to Minnesota
Funds frozen until Minnesota proves legitimate spending, health department saysGovernor Walz accuses Trump of using the issue to harm MinnesotansTrump administration has focused on MinnesotaBy Rich McKay Dec 31 (Reuters) - Republican President Donald Trump's administration has announced a fre...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
