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Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support, WSJ reports
April 8 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering a plan to punish some members of the NATO alliance that he believes were unhelpful to the U.S. and Israel during the Iran war, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing administration officials.The proposal would involve moving ...Reuters
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UN condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon, calls casualty reports 'appalling'
April 8 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Wednesday condemned a massive wave of Israeli strikes across Lebanon, saying reports that hundreds of people, including civilians had been killed and injured were "appalling" just hours after the Iran ceasefire.Israel's strikes on Lebanon have be...Reuters
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PriceSmart's Q2 revenue, net income rise on existing club growth
OverviewU.S. warehouse club operator's fiscal Q2 revenue grew 9.7% yr/yrDiluted EPS for fiscal Q2 rose to $1.62Company plans eighth club in Guatemala, targeting spring 2027 openingOutlookCompany plans to open five new clubs by spring 2027, bringing total to 61 locationsResult DriversSALES GROWTH...Reuters
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U.S. water and wastewater provider Pure Cycle's Q2 revenue jumps
OverviewU.S. water and wastewater provider's Q2 revenue rose 29% yr/yr, net income up 37%Diluted EPS for Q2 increased to $0.05 from $0.03 yr/yrAccelerated lot development at Sky Ranch drove revenue growth due to mild winterOutlookCompany expects to complete Phase 2D at Sky Ranch in Q3 fiscal 202...Reuters
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Anthropic plans to open Brazil office in 2027, Valor Economico says
SAO PAULO, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S.-based artificial intelligence firm Anthropic plans to open an office in Brazil, local outlet Valor Economico reported on Wednesday, adding the company would launch operations in the Latin American country in 2027.Valor said, citing an interview with Anthropic Chie...Reuters
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Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections
By Mariam Sunny April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday he will launch a podcast to discuss public health issues and hold conversations with doctors and scientists, calling it a step toward greater transparency at the nation's top health agency.The po...Reuters
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ABA rates Trump judicial nominee in Montana as 'not qualified'
By Nate Raymond April 8 (Reuters) - The American Bar Association for the first time during President Donald Trump's second term in office has rated one of his judicial nominees as "not qualified," bestowing that label on Katie Lane, his pick to become a federal judge in Montana.A majo...Reuters
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Oil lobby group says Brazil export tax is a hurdle to new investments
By Rodrigo Viga Gaier, Marta Nogueira and Fabio Teixeira RIO DE JANEIRO, April 8 (Reuters) - Brazil's export tax on crude oil created by the government about a month ago is a hurdle for new investments by oil majors, said the head of lobby group IBP at an event on Wednesday, adding the group ...Reuters
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'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to five felony drug countsTV star Perry died at his Los Angeles home in 2023Sangha had supplied dose of ketamine that killed actorShe expresses remorse for her role in Perry's deathBy Lisa Richwine and Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, April 8 (Reuters) - A drug dealer d...Reuters
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'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce
Iran accepted ceasefire after Pakistani mediation, U.S. assurancesIsraeli officials opposed deal, deferred to U.S., sources sayPakistan conveyed strongest anger to Iran over Saudi strikeBy Asif Shahzad, Alexander Cornwell and Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD/TEL AVIV, April 8 (Reuters) - Mediation effo...Reuters
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CORRECTED-AbbVie files lawsuit to address 'outdated' drug discount eligibility program
April 8 (Reuters) - AbbVie ABBV.N has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, seeking clearer guidance on patients eligible for a drug discount program.Under the 340B program, drugmakers are required to supply medicines at significantly reduced prices to eligible health care providers serving l...Reuters
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Mexico Senate confirms North America diplomat Velasco as foreign minister
By Raul CortesMEXICO CITY, April 8 (Reuters) - Mexico's Senate confirmed Roberto Velasco, the current undersecretary for North America, to be the new foreign ministry, assuming the role at a pivotal moment for regional trade. President Claudia Sheinbaum tapped Velasco last week after former Fore...Reuters
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Mexico Senate confirms North America diplomat Velasco as foreign minister
By Raul CortesMEXICO CITY, April 8 (Reuters) - Mexico's Senate confirmed Roberto Velasco, the current undersecretary for North America, to be the new foreign ministry, assuming the role at a pivotal moment for regional trade. President Claudia Sheinbaum tapped Velasco last week after former Fore...Reuters
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FCC to vote to ban Chinese labs from testing US electronics
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it will vote this month on barring all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices such as smartphones, cameras and computers for use in the U.S., widening a previous action targeting Beijing.The FCC last year b...Reuters
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
Trump threatens tariffs to curb Iran's purchases of weaponsUS Supreme Court has curtailed Trump's tariff authorities Reuters has reported Iran sought Chinese missiles, chipmaking tools By David Lawder and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on We...Reuters
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US banks could release $320 billion in capital with new draft rules, analysts say
By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters) - Big U.S. banks may be able to release up to $320 billion in capital under revised draft rules unveiled by regulators last month, Morgan Stanley analysts estimated on Wednesday. Analysts led by Morgan Stanley's Manan Gosalia wrote in a note that...Reuters
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