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Tennis-Defending champions trump singles stars in early US Open mixed doubles
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Veteran doubles experience overcame singles stardom as defending champions Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani reached the semi-finals at the U.S. Open's reimagined mixed doubles on Tuesday, as the event kicked off with a new format and new fans.Vavass...Reuters
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Trump says Putin, Zelenskiy in process of setting up meeting
Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are in the process of setting up a meeting to discuss ending the war in Ukraine."They are in the process of setting it up," Trump said in a radio interv...Reuters
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Breville Group Says FY Net Income AUD 135.9 Million
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Breville Group Ltd BRG.AX:FULL-YEAR DIVIDEND OF 37.0 AU CENTS PER SHARE FY GROSS MARGIN 36.6%FY GROSS PROFIT AUD 620.5 MILLIONFY EBIT AUD 204.6 MILLIONFY NET INCOME AUD 135.9 MILLIONFY REVENUE AUD 1,696.6 MILLION VERSUS. IBES ESTIMATE AUD 1,685 MILLIONFY EBITDA AUD 271.9 MILLIONWI...Reuters
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'Purple Rain' co-star Apollonia sues Prince estate over use of her name
By Blake BrittainAug 19 (Reuters) - Actress, singer and former Prince confidante Patty Kotero, better known as Apollonia, sued the late rock star's estate in California federal court on Tuesday, seeking a court order that she owns the rights to the "Apollonia" name.Kotero, who starred wi...Reuters
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US judge approves $2.8 billion Blue Cross settlement with health providers
By Mike Scarcella and David Thomas Aug 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge in Alabama on Tuesday granted final approval to a class action settlement requiring insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield to pay $2.8 billion to resolve claims by hospitals, physicians and other health professionals that they were underp...Reuters
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Trump eyes US government stakes in other chip makers that received CHIPS Act funds, sources say
U.S. wants company equity in exchange for billions of dollars of CHIPS Act grantsBesides Intel, Micron, TSMC and Samsung were biggest CHIPS Act recipientsLutnick leading the process with Bessent also involvedBy Nandita Bose and Max A. Cherney WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary...Reuters
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Cyber security firm SSC Q3 revenue rises
OverviewSSC Security Services Corp Q3 revenue grows 1.7% yr/yr to C$30.2 mlnAdjusted EBITDA for Q3 rises 14% to C$1.4 mlnCo repurchased 140,900 shares, maintaining a debt-free balance sheet with strong liquidityOutlookCompany expects legacy assets to convert to cash within a yearSSC plans to expand ...Reuters
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Chinese courier firm ZTO Express Q2 revenue rises
OverviewZTO Express Q2 revenue rises 10.3% yr/yr to RMB11,831.8 mlnAdjusted net income falls 26.8% to RMB2.1 blnCo announces interim dividend of US$0.30 per ADSOutlookCompany revises annual parcel volume guidance to 38.8 bln-40.1 blnZTO expects 2025 parcel volume growth of 14%-18%Company cites econo...Reuters
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Databricks eyes over $100 billion valuation as investors back AI growth plans
Databricks' valuation set to rise 61% in new funding roundExisting investors Thrive Capital and a16z are set to double downDatabricks is one of the most valuable private companies By Pritam Biswas, Ateev Bhandari and Krystal Hu Aug 19 (Reuters) - Analytics firm Databricks said on Tuesday its ...Reuters
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SPECIAL REPORT-China's growing nuclear arsenal
By David LagueHONG KONG, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Alongside a massive build-up in conventional military firepower, China has embarked on a rapid and sustained increase in the size and capability of its nuclear forces, according to the U.S. military and arms control experts.The commander of the U.S. Strate...Reuters
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Vantage Data Centers plans $25 billion AI campus in Texas
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Vantage Data Centers said on Tuesday it would spend more than $25 billion to build a 1,200-acre data center campus in Shackelford County, Texas, as surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure fuels mega-scale developments.Backed by private equity firm Silver Lake and...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-White House launches official TikTok account
By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The White House launched an official TikTok account on Tuesday, taking advantage of its more than 150 million U.S. users to spread the messages of President Donald Trump.Trump has a soft spot for the popular app, crediting it with helping him gain suppo...Reuters
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Fiber cement maker James Hardie sees profit below estimates on weak US demand
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Fiber cement maker James Hardie JHX.AX forecast full-year underlying earnings below estimates on Wednesday, as elevated borrowing costs in the U.S. and tariffs dampen housing market activity and demand for its products.James Hardie forecast adjusted operating earnings between $1.0...Reuters
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Trump escalates attacks against the Smithsonian Institution
Trump has repeatedly been critical of the SmithsonianHis actions have raised concerns of political interferenceCivil rights advocates say he is undoing social progressTrump casts his actions as being against an 'anti-American' ideologyBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. ...Reuters
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Borealis Foods Flags Substantial Doubt About Company's Ability To Continue As A Going Concern Within One Year After August 19
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Borealis Foods Inc BRLS.O:BOREALIS FOODS INC - SUBSTANTIAL DOUBT ABOUT COMPANY'S ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER AUGUST 19Source text: [ID:n0001213900-25-078599]Reuters
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NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Enters Into $6 Million Securities Purchase Agreement With Investor David Lazar
Aug 19 (Reuters) - NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc NBY.A:NOVABAY PHARMACEUTICALS ENTERS INTO $6 MILLION SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH INVESTOR DAVID E. LAZARNOVABAY PHARMACEUTICALS INC - DAVID E. LAZAR APPOINTED AS NOVABAY'S CEO AND DIRECTORNOVABAY PHARMACEUTICALS INC - EXPECTS TO DECLARE SPECI...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-White House launches official TikTok account
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The White House launched an official TikTok account on Tuesday, taking advantage of its more than 150 million U.S. users to spread the gospel of Donald Trump. Trump has a soft spot for the popular app, crediting it with helping him gain support among young voters whe...Reuters
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Syrian foreign minister met Israeli delegation for regional stability talks - SANA
CAIRO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday to discuss bolstering stability in the region and southern Syria, Syria's state news agency SANA reported.Syrian and Israeli officials have been conducting U.S.-mediated talks on de-e...Reuters
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