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Olympics-Ice hockey-US men beat Germany, fall short of top seeding
By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The United States beat Germany 5-1 but came up short of earning the top seeding from the preliminary stage of the men's Winter Olympic ice hockey tournament on Sunday, as they finished second-best to Canada heading into the knockout stages.Captain Aust...Reuters
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UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access
LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will seek broader powers to regulate internet access, which he said on Sunday was needed to protect children from fast-changing digital risks.Britain's government said last month it would consult on an Australian-style social media b...Reuters
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Australian takeover target BlueScope sees stronger 2H; 1H profit beats estimate
Guides H2 underlying EBIT A$620-700 millionDeclares dividend 65 AU cents/shareH1 underlying NPAT beats estimate Feb 16 (Reuters) - Australian takeover target BlueScope Steel BSL.AX on Monday forecast higher earnings in the second-half and beat profit estimates in the first six months of the year ...Reuters
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OpenClaw founder Steinberger joins OpenAI, open-source bot becomes foundation
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Peter Steinberger, the founder of OpenClaw, is joining OpenAI, and the open-source bot is becoming a foundation, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Sunday. "Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI to drive the next generation of personal agents," Altman said in a post on X, adding ...Reuters
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Chess-Norway's Carlsen wins first FIDE Freestyle World Championship
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Norway's Magnus Carlsen added another crown to his collection on Sunday by becoming the first official FIDE Freestyle Chess world champion after a comeback win over Fabiano Caruana in Germany.The chess master secured the title with a cautious draw in the fourth and final game,...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Perfect Swiss beat Britain to top men's standings
Switzerland defeat Britain 6-5Swiss maintain winning streakSwedish women on five straight winsBy Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Yannick Schwaller's Switzerland downed world champions Britain to remain unbeaten in the men's curling competition at the Win...Reuters
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REFILE-FBI confirms DNA recovered from glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home
Glove appears to match pair worn by masked prowler in videoFBI plans to run DNA sample through national databaseTV journalist Savannah Guthrie's mother vanished 2 weeks agoBy Herbert Villarraga and Steve GormanTUCSON, Arizona, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Investigators have obtained a DNA sample from a di...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Decision to penalise Canada's women was 'despicable', men's skip Jacobs says
Jacobs criticises officiating after Homan's stone removed for double touchingWorld Curling initially upped officiating, then reversed decisionCanadian coach Webster questions training of officials By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Canadian men's skip Brad Jacob...Reuters
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North Korea's Kim opens new Pyongyang housing district for families of fallen soldiers, KCNA says
SEOUL, Feb 16 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over the completion ceremony of a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of troops who died in overseas military operations, state media KCNA said on Monday. In a speech, Kim said the new district symbolized the "spirit a...Reuters
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Tennis-Shelton rallies from set down to claim Dallas Open title
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Ben Shelton fought back from a set down to beat compatriot Taylor Fritz 3-6 6-3 7-5 on Sunday, claiming his fourth career ATP title at the Dallas Open in a thrilling all-American final.The 23-year-old left-hander saved three match points in a dramatic deciding set before breaking ...Reuters
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OpenAI's Altman Says Peter Steinberger Is Joining OpenAi- X Post
Feb 15 (Reuters) - OPENAI'S ALTMAN: PETER STEINBERGER IS JOINING OPENAI- X POSTOPENAI'S ALTMAN: OPENCLAW WILL LIVE IN A FOUNDATION AS AN OPEN SOURCE PROJECT THAT OPENAI WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT- X POSTSource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: [ ]Reuters
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Olympics-Freestyle-Norway's defending champion Ruud through to big air final
Norwegian won gold in slopestyle last weekAmerican Forehand leads qualifying packItaly's Tabanelli disappoints on home turfLajunen of Finland in hospital after crashBy Alvise Armellini and Lisa Richwine LIVIGNO, Italy Feb 15 -(Reuters) - Defending champion Birk Ruud of Norway on Sunday went t...Reuters
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North Korea's Kim opens new Pyongyang housing district for families of fallen soldiers, KCNA says
SEOUL, Feb 16 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over the completion ceremony of a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of troops who died in overseas military operations, state media KCNA said on Monday. In a speech, Kim said the new district symbolised the "spirit a...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada thrash France 10-2, Swiss top Czechs in OT, Denmark down Latvia
Canada pile on the goals in chase for top seedingU.S. playing Germany later in bid to outgun rivalsSwitzerland defeat Czechs, Denmark overcome LatviaBy Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Canada walloped France 10-2 as they chased the top seeding from the preliminary stage of...Reuters
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Olympics-Figure skating-Malinin attends pairs event, will compete at world championships
By Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Ilia Malinin was in the stands for the Olympic figure skating pairs competition on Sunday, two days after his shock poor performance in the men's free skate left the runaway favourite for the event off the podium. Malinin practised at the Milano Ice S...Reuters
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Warner Bros weighs reopening sale talks with Paramount, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O is considering reopening sale talks with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance PSKY.O after receiving its hostile suitor's most recent amended offer, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Members of Warne...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada showcase depth and talent to reinforce gold medal credentials
By Janina Nuno Rios MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Canada's firepower spanned the generations in Sunday's 10-2 thrashing of France as Sidney Crosby added to his Olympic scoring legacy, Connor McDavid climbed the assist charts and teenage prodigy Macklin Celebrini gave another statement perform...Reuters
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Olympics-Figure skating-U.S. Figure Skating won't appeal Chock and Bates ice dance results
Chock and Bates' fans petition for score reviewU.S. Figure Skating praises Chock and Bates' performancesISU confident in judging system despite controversyBy Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Figure Skating will not appeal Madison Chock and Evan Bates' score from the ice dan...Reuters
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Warner Bros weighs reopening sale talks with Paramount, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O is considering reopening sale talks with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance PSKY.O after receiving its hostile suitor's most recent amended offer, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Reuters could n...Reuters
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