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Gryphon to sell Shermco to Blackstone for about $1.6 billion
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Investment firm Gryphon Investors said on Thursday it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company, Shermco, to private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone BX.N in a deal valued at about $1.6 billion.Reuters
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UN investigation seeking justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar hit by cost-cutting
UN team has submitted evidence to ICC, other jurisdictionsConfidential document shows multi-million dollar funding gap Two of three US grants to UN investigators cancelledBy Emma Farge GENEVA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Millions of dollars of funding cuts from donors and U.N. cost-cutting could hamper ev...Reuters
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Tennis-Anisimova eyes U.S. Open glory after Wimbledon setback
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Amanda Anisimova, who has made an inspiring return to tennis since taking a mental health break in 2023, may have been on the wrong side of a lopsided Wimbledon final last month but expects that will only make her stronger for the U.S. Open.The American made waves on the WTA Tour ...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Whitestone REIT may face board challenge by hedge fund Emmett Investment, sources say
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Emmett Investment Management is gearing up for a possible board room fight at Whitestone REIT WSR.N and may nominate directors to the shopping center operator's six-person board, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.Em...Reuters
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Tennis-Gauff hopes coaching shake-up will bring instant success in New York
By Janina Nuno Rios Aug 21 (Reuters) - After a triumphant French Open but inconsistent performances on grass and hard courts, Coco Gauff arrives at the U.S. Open hoping to rediscover her 2023 title-winning form, now under new guidance after splitting with her coach days before the event.With Matt...Reuters
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Tennis-Who are among the other women's title contenders to look out for at the U.S. Open?
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The following are some of the other contenders for the women's singles title at the U.S. Open, which begins on Sunday: JESSICA PEGULA (UNITED STATES)*World ranking: 4Last year's U.S. Open runner-up will be eager to go one better but a shock French Open loss to wildc...Reuters
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Tennis-Sabalenka seeks U.S. Open redemption after frustrating season
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka returns to the U.S. Open as the reigning champion and bookmakers' favourite, but her 2025 season has been anything but smooth sailing.The world number one arrives at Flushing Meadows with her ranking on the line and still chasing major silverware in 2025, havin...Reuters
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Tennis-Swiatek targets seventh Grand Slam title at US Open after comeback year
By Angelica Medina Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek arrives at the U.S. Open with her sights set on a seventh Grand Slam title and a potential return to world number one to cap what she calls a remarkable year of redemption following "the worst experience of my life".The 24-year-old Polish ...Reuters
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HHS pulls state grant to California for youth education program
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Thursday it has terminated California's federal grant for a program to provide sexual health education to adolescents, citing the state's refusal to remove "radical gender ideology" from its curricula. The Pe...Reuters
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Military options on Ukraine to be presented to national security advisers, U.S. official says
TORONTO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Military chiefs from the United States and a number of European countries have developed military options on Ukraine and will be presenting them to their respective national security advisers, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday. "These options will be presented ...Reuters
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US consumer watchdog kicks off redo of 'open banking' rules on customer data
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday kicked off a do-over of its "open banking" regulations governing consumer control over the sharing of personal data between banks and the burgeoning financial technology sector as the two industries feud...Reuters
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Fact Check-Comparison of ID requirements for Xbox users and immigrants in Britain is misleading
By Reuters Fact CheckA widely shared Facebook post that criticises Britain's Online Safety Act and suggests the law makes it harder to use a Microsoft Xbox than enter the country is misleading. The law, which requires that users of the gaming device verify their age, is part of a wider move ...Reuters
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Piramal Pharma, Newamsterdam Pharma Invest To Enhance Oral Solid Dosage Capabilities
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Piramal Pharma Ltd PIRM.NS:PIRAMAL PHARMA LTD - CO, NEWAMSTERDAM PHARMA INVEST TO ENHANCE ORAL SOLID DOSAGE CAPABILITIESPIRAMAL PHARMA LTD - INVESTMENT EXPECTED TO CREATE MORE THAN 20 NEW JOBS AT SELLERSVILLE SITEReuters
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France's Macron says he coordinated position on Ukraine crisis with India's Modi
PARIS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that he had spoken with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the two leaders coordinating their positions on the war in Ukraine.Macron added that on trade issues, the two leaders agreed to strengthen economic exchanges ...Reuters
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Tens of thousands of European troops needed for Ukraine, union warns
By Sabine Siebold BERLIN, Aug 21 (Reuters) - European NATO leaders must not be naive when discussing a Ukraine peace force but face up to the reality that they would need to deploy tens of thousands of troops to the country for the long term, the head of Germany's soldiers' union said.U.S...Reuters
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Allstate reports $184 million July catastrophe losses
By Ashish TiwariAug 21 - (The Insurer) – The Allstate Corporation on Thursday reported estimated catastrophe losses for July of $184 million, or $145 million after tax, from 19 wind and hail events.Total catastrophe losses for June were $619 million, or $489 million after tax, according to the insur...Reuters
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Telehealth firm Ro enlists Serena Williams as ambassador for weight-loss drugs
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Telehealth company Ro has enlisted former tennis player Serena Williams as a celebrity patient ambassador for its weight-loss treatments, it said on Thursday. She will star in a national marketing campaign for GLP-1s medication and inspire others to take the support they need to r...Reuters
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Israel maintains military pressure on Gaza City ahead of planned offensive
Israel calls up 60,000 reservists amid Gaza City offensive plansHamas accepts ceasefire proposal; Israel yet to respondThousands of Palestinians flee intensified shelling in Gaza CityBy Nidal al-Mughrabi and Lili Bayer CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The Israeli military maintained its pressu...Reuters
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DIARY-Political and General News Events from August 21
Aug 21 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY ---------...Reuters
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Putin receives Indian foreign minister in the Kremlin, TASS says
MOSCOW, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in the Kremlin on Thursday, the TASS state news agency reported.Jaishankar met earlier on Thursday with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.Reuters
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