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In Chicago, thousands protest against threat of ICE, National Guard deployment
Chicago protests against Trump's federal troop threatsMayor Johnson vows to resist federal encroachmentLegal experts say deployment would violate U.S. ConstitutionBy Heather Schlitz and Renee Hickman CHICAGO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters packed the streets near downtown Chicago ...Reuters
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HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-U.S. Open day nine
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Highlights of the ninth day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday (times GMT):1933 GAUFF KNOCKED OUT BY OSAKA Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka secured her place in the quarter-finals by defeating American third seed Coco Gauff 6-3 6-2, ending the French Open ...Reuters
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Ukraine backers to discuss post-war guarantees at Thursday summit
France to host virtual meeting on Ukraine security supportCoalition seeks military plans for post-war Ukraine securityMacron emphasizes strengthening Ukraine's army and reassurance force PARIS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - France will host a mostly virtual meeting on Thursday of some 30 countries to di...Reuters
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FACTBOX-Recent leadership changes at global consumer goods companies
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Nestle NESN.S dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe a year after appointing him, following an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate that breached the company's code of conduct.The reshuffle in the top position comes amid a string of s...Reuters
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HIGHLIGHTS-Soccer-Transfer deadline day deals
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Latest news and highlights from top soccer leagues on transfer deadline day on Monday (times GMT, transfer fees either disclosed or as reported by media): ($1 = 0.7402 pounds) ($1 = 0.8542 euros)1900 SPURS SIGN STRIKER KOLO MUANI ON LOAN FROM PSG France forward Randal Kolo M...Reuters
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Tennis-Auger-Aliassime's revival rolls on at US Open with clinical win over Rublev
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Felix Auger-Aliassime said stepping back onto Arthur Ashe Stadium "felt even better than the first time" as he returned to the U.S. Open quarter-finals with a composed 7-5 6-3 6-4 win over Andrey Rublev on Monday.The 25-year-old, reaching h...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Fed should be independent but has made mistakes, Treasury Secretary Bessent says
Bessent defends Trump's right to fire Cook over mortgage fraud allegationsBessent urges quick Senate confirmation of Stephen MiranBessent on market reaction to criticism of Fed: 'We haven't seen anything yet'By Jeff Mason and Andrea Shalal ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U...Reuters
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Nestle dismisses CEO Freixe after romantic relationship with staffer
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Nestle NESN.S has abruptly dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe for failing to disclose a romantic relationship with a subordinate, the Swiss food giant said on Monday, a dramatic removal a year after he took the reins. The maker of products ranging from KitKat to Nesquik said ...Reuters
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Tennis-Swiatek breezes past Alexandrova into US Open quarter-finals
By Shrivathsa SridharNEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - A laser-focused Iga Swiatek barely broke sweat as the former U.S. Open champion methodically dismantled Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3 6-1 and booked her return to the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam on Monday.The 24-year-old's crus...Reuters
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Brazil's development bank BNDES launches $3.3 bln green economy fund initiative
BRASILIA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Brazil's state development bank BNDES on Monday launched a public call for climate-focused investment funds, offering 5 billion reais in seed capital to spur a total of 18 billion reais ($3.32 billion) in investments. Reuters first reported the plan in July.WHY IT...Reuters
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Games-2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in India or Nigeria after formal bids
Sept 1 (Reuters) - India and Nigeria submitted formal proposals to host the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games by the August 31 deadline, Commonwealth Sport announced on Monday.Canada, who hosted the first Commonwealth Games in 1930 in Hamilton, was expected to be in the running but did not bid."...Reuters
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Soccer-Man United outcast Hojlund joins Napoli on loan, Antony signs for Betis
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Napoli have signed Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United on a season-long loan, the Serie A club said on Monday, easing the Italian champions' concerns over their lack of depth up front following Romelu Lukaku's injury.Brazilian winger Antony followed Hojlu...Reuters
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Venezuela's Maduro says US seeking regime change with naval build-up
By Deisy BuitragoCARACAS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The United States is seeking a regime change in his country with a naval deployment in the Caribbean, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday in a rare press conference.Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have risen in recent weeks...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Fed should be independent, has made mistakes, Treasury Secretary Bessent says
By Jeff Mason and Andrea Shalal ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday the Federal Reserve is and should be independent but said it had "made a lot of mistakes" and defended President Donald Trump's right to fire Fed Governor Lisa ...Reuters
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Tennis-Swiatek breezes past Alexandrova into US Open quarter-finals
By Shrivathsa SridharNEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Laser-focused Iga Swiatek barely broke sweat as the former U.S. Open champion methodically dismantled Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3 6-1 and booked her return to the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam on Monday.The 24-year-old's crushi...Reuters
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Soccer-Antony signs for Real Betis as part of Man United clear out
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Real Betis have signed Manchester United forward Antony ahead of Monday's transfer deadline after the clubs agreed a 25 million euros ($29.27 million) package deal.There is a 50% net sell-on clause in the deal and no pay-off for the 25-year-old Brazil inte...Reuters
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Soccer-Man United outcast Hojlund joins Napoli on loan
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Napoli have signed Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United on a season-long loan, the Serie A club said on Monday, easing the Italian champions' concerns over their lack of depth up front following Romelu Lukaku's injury.Lukaku's thigh injury left Lorenzo...Reuters
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