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UAE plans compound for Palestinians in Israeli-held south Gaza, map shows
'Temporary Emirates Housing Complex' planned in RafahRafah was demolished and depopulated by Israeli forces during two-year war with HamasProject may not appeal to majority of Gaza population that lives in camps in Hamas-run areasUAE declines to comment on plans to build housingBy Alexander ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Novo Nordisk to take legal action against Hims & Hers for Wegovy compounding
COPENHAGEN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO said on Thursday it would take legal action against Hims & Hers HIMS.N after the online telehealth company said it will begin offering compounded copies of the Danish group's Wegovy pill at an introductory price of $49 per month."The ac...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Olympics-Ice hockey-Italy thrill home crowd, Sweden beat Germany as women's tournament begins
Italy wins 4-1 against France in Group B openerSweden beats Germany 4-1, Ljungblom scores twiceSweden aims for third podium finish, last medal 20 years agoBy Trevor Stynes, Amy Tennery and Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Italy made a winning start to their home Games with a 4-1 wi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Cummins posts slight rise in revenue, records charges on Accelera strategic review
By Apratim Sarkar and Aatreyee DasguptaFeb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. truck engine maker Cummins CMI.N on Thursday posted a marginal rise in fourth-quarter revenue, on the back of strong demand for its power generation systems and distribution segments.Cummins softened the hit in its engine and components ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Xcel Says It Is Working To Advance Similar Wildfire Legislation Frameworks In Other States After Favorable Laws Passed In Texas And North Dakota
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Xcel Energy Inc XEL.O:XCEL SAYS IT IS WORKING TO ADVANCE SIMILAR WILDFIRE LEGISLATION FRAMEWORKS IN OTHER STATES AFTER FAVORABLE LAWS PASSED IN TEXAS AND NORTH DAKOTAXCEL SAYS MARSHALL WILDFIRE SETTLEMENTS ARE COMPLETE, WITH AGREEMENTS REACHED WITH INSURERS AND ALMOST ALL PLAINTIFF...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Germany to require streaming platforms to invest in local production
BERLIN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Germany will introduce investment requirements for streaming platforms and TV broadcasters and nearly double government funding for the domestic film industry to boost its appeal as a film-making hub, the culture ministry said on Thursday."This is not a symbol, but a re...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Bessent says he will 'absolutely not' support lowering tariffs on Canadian imports to zero
Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said he would "absolutely not" support lowering U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports to zero, noting Canada's recent move to lower its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 6%."The U.S. has 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
REFILE-Epstein files show Swiss bank CEO de Rothschild kept up years‑long personal contact with financier
De Rothschild 'unequivocally condemns' Epstein's crimes, spokesperson says Banker, financier agreed to meet in New York, ParisEpstein died by suicide in 2019 in a Manhattan jail cell By Ariane Luthi and Tommy Reggiori WilkesZURICH/LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Ariane de Rothschild, head of t...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Taiwan risks becoming numb to China drills, but threat is urgent, defence minister says
Taiwan reports daily Chinese military presence nearbyTaiwan strengthening its defences, readinessProposed $40 billion new defence spending stalled in parliamentChina views Taiwan as its own territoryBy Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Taiwanese people are at risk of becoming "numb&...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
ANALYSIS-Once feted Mandelson becomes nightmare for weakened UK PM Starmer
Once hailed as a wise pick, Mandelson now deepens Starmer's woesLabour lawmakers say it's a question of when not if Starmer goesStarmer's defence fails to quell angerBy Elizabeth Piper, Andrew MacAskill and Alistair Smout LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer's app...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Senators ask US to disclose if FAA administrator sold stake in airline
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Three Democratic U.S. senators on Thursday asked the Transportation Department if the head of the Federal Aviation Administration has sold his shares in Republic Airways and whether he will be forced to give up any gains for not selling the stake before a required dives...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Olympics-Canada could consider 2038 Games bid should Swiss plans fall through
Swiss bid for 2038 Games could be finalized by 2027Calgary regrets rejecting 2026 bid, may consider future opportunitiesCanada explores dispersed Games model, including facilities in Western Canada and Lake PlacidBy Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Canadian Olympic Committee CEO David Shoemake...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
INSTANT VIEW-Hims and Hers Health's compounded Wegovy pill offering fuels market jitters
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Hims & Hers HIMS.N said it would begin offering compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's NOVOb.CO Wegovy pill at an introductory price of $49 per month.The company said the offering would be guided by clinical recommendations for personalized treatment, mirroring the approach ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Novo Nordisk to take legal action against Hims & Hers for Wegovy compounding
COPENHAGEN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO said on Thursday it would take legal action against Hims & Hers HIMS.N after the online telehealth company said it will begin offering compounded copies of the Danish drugmaker's Wegovy pill at an introductory price of $49 per month.Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Treasury's Bessent says he backs Trump's call for cap on credit card interest rates
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said he supports President Donald Trump's call for capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year."I wholeheartedly support President Trump's policy," Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee, wh...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Bessent says up to Trump whether Warsh might be sued for monetary policy choices
By Michael S. DerbyFeb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined on Thursday to commit the Trump administration to not suing Kevin Warsh, its nominee to be Federal Reserve Chair, if he follows a monetary path opposed by the president.Senator Elizabeth Warren asked Bessent in a Sen...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Olympics-Snowboard-Canada's McMorris to miss big air contest after crash
By Lisa Richwine LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris, a three-times Olympic bronze medallist, said he would not be able to take part in Thursday's qualifying event for the men's big air competition at the Milano Cortina Games, after hitting his head during...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
ANALYSIS- Zurich's Beazley bid sets the stage for more insurance deals
Beazley deal will boost Zurich's Lloyd's market presencePotential targets include Hiscox, Lancashire, and Conduit HoldingsJapanese and European insurers eye growth in specialty linesBy Charlie Conchie, Amy-Jo Crowley and Jemima Denham LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance's bid ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
US cuts contact with Polish parliament speaker over Trump 'insults'
WARSAW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador in Warsaw cut off contact with Poland's parliament speaker on Thursday, accusing him of insulting Donald Trump after he criticised the president's policies and declined to support his Nobel Peace Prize ambitions. Ambassador Tom Rose's furious...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Blackstone gets India's central bank nod to buy Federal Bank stake
Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Indian central bank has approved private equity firm Blackstone's acquisition of up to a 9.99% stake in Federal Bank FED.NS, the private lender said on Thursday. The deal, which would make Blackstone the largest shareholder in the bank, adds to the growing list of la...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
