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CORRECTED-FACTBOX-Driverless future gains momentum with global robotaxi deployments
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing firms and technology companies around the world are racing to deploy driverless taxis, betting that robotaxis will reshape urban transport and unlock new growth as regulation gradually opens up.From China and the U.S. to Europe and the Middle East, companies are movin...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
NHTSA Opens Defect Petition (DP) On Est. 179,071 Tesla Model 3 Vehicles Over Hidden, Unlabeled, And Not Intuitive Mechanical Door Release
Dec 24 (Reuters) - NHTSA: OPENS DEFECT PETITION (DP) ON EST 179,071 TESLA MODEL 3 VEHICLES OVER HIDDEN, UNLABELED, AND NOT INTUITIVE MECHANICAL DOOR RELEASESource text: https://tinyurl.com/3526npazReuters
Wed, Dec 24
French President Macron slams U.S. visa ban on Thierry Breton and others
PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday slammed a decision by the United States to impose visa bans on former European Union commissioner Thierry Breton and other anti-disinformation campaigners."France condemns the visa restriction measures taken by the United St...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Amanda Seyfried learns about Shaker founder for film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’
By Rollo Ross and Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Amanda Seyfried acknowledges she knew little about Ann Lee, the 18th-century founder of the Shaker movement, before portraying her in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” a film opening Christmas Day that explores the visionary leader’s quest...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Weight-loss pill approval set to accelerate food industry product overhauls
More Americans are expected to use weight-loss pill due to ease of use, cheaper priceCompanies adapt with high-protein, GLP-1 friendly labels and smaller portionsCornell study shows spending drops at grocery stores and restaurants, post-GLP-1 adoptionBy Jessica DiNapoli and Waylon Cunningham NEW ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
As crypto and private credit hit the mainstream, investor risk seen multiplying
SEC and White House have supported more investor product choicesConcerns over investor understanding of complex productsPrivate assets in retirement plans raise liquidity and valuation issuesSEC, White House say focused on investor protection, guardrailsBy Suzanne McGee Dec 24 (Reuters) - U.S. in...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
INSIGHT-How a Silicon Valley dealmaker charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline
Tan's strategic meeting with Trump reshapes Intel's futureTan's leadership questioned due to lack of right technical expertiseNvidia recently tested Intel's 18A but stopped moving forward, sources saidBy Max A. Cherney and Jeffrey Dastin SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - It wa...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Dec 24 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1045 GMT on Wednesday: U.S. private equity firm Warburg Pincus and India's Bharti Enterprises will together purchase a 49% stake in appliance maker Haier India, the companies said, giving them a foot...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia began talks on Wednesday, both countries said, days after the neighbours agreed to discuss resumption of a ceasefire after 16 days of fierce border clashes that have killed at least 86 people. The talks come two day...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
EU says it strongly condemns U.S. visa ban on European individuals
BRUSSELS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The European Commission strongly condemns the U.S. decision to impose a visa ban on five European individuals, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, a Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday, adding that the EU had requested clarifications from the U.S. auth...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace plan, the Kremlin says
Dmitriev had briefed Putin on Miami tripRussia will now formulate its position - KremlinKremlin refuses to discuss its reaction Kremlin refuses to discuss format of the documents By Dmitry AntonovMOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with Preside...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Russia to formulate position on U.S. proposals for Ukraine peace deal, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed by envoy Kirill Dmitriev on the trip to the United States and Moscow will now formulate its position on U.S. proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refus...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Zelenskiy seeks meeting with Trump to hammer out issue of territory
Ukraine, US near finalising 20-point framework to end warTerritorial issues remain unresolved, require leaders' meetingUS, Ukraine discuss security guarantees, economic recovery plansBy Olena HarmashKYIV, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for a meeting with Donald...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Warburg, India's Bharti Enterprises to buy 49% of appliance maker Haier India
China's Haier to retain 49% stake in Indian unit, entity's employees own 2%Haier India valued at $1.67 billion per Economic TimesChinese investments in India face regulatory scrutiny Dec 24 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm Warburg Pincus and India's Bharti Enterprises will tog...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
India's Bharti Enterprises, Warburg to buy 49% of appliances maker Haier India
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Enterprises and private equity firm Warburg Pincus will purchase a 49% stake in appliances maker Haier India from China's Haier Group, the companies said on Wednesday.Haier Group will retain a 49% stake in the Indian entity, while employees will own the...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
Italy watchdog orders Meta to halt WhatsApp terms barring rival AI chatbots
MILAN, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust authority (AGCM) on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms META.O to suspend contractual terms that could shut rival AI chatbots out of WhatsApp, as it investigates the U.S. tech group for suspected abuse of a dominant position.A spokesperson for Meta called...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
CORRECTED-Sanofi to acquire US biotech Dynavax for $2.2 billion
Dec 24 (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi SASY.PA has entered into an agreement to acquire U.S. vaccines company Dynavax Technologies Corporation DVAX.O for around $2.2 billion (1.87 billion euros), it said on Wednesday.Under the terms disclosed, Sanofi will pay $15.50 per share in cash, representi...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
LG Energy Solution to sell US factory assets to Honda
SEOUL, Dec 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Wednesday it is selling a factory building and assets in the U.S. state of Ohio to Honda Development and Manufacturing of America. The planned $2.86 billion deal excludes land and equipment, and is meant to "improve jo...Reuters
Wed, Dec 24
