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Doping-Florida man charged with doping conspiracy to influence major sporting events, including 2024 Olympics
Feb 17 (Reuters) - A Jacksonville, Florida, man has been charged by a federal indictment after a U.S. attorney said on Tuesday he conspired to influence major international sports competitions through doping, including the 2024 Paris Olympics.Paul Alexander Askew, 46, conspired to provide performanc...Reuters
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Iran shut Hormuz Strait for a few hours on Tuesday, Iranian media confirms
CAIRO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz for a few hours on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, without making clear whether the waterway, one of the world's most vital oil export routes, had fully reopened.Earlier, Iranian state media had reported that the Strait of Horm...Reuters
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Russian official acknowledges Starlink systems down for two weeks
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Starlink terminals used by the Russian military have not been in operation for two weeks, but the disconnection has had no effect on its drone operations, a senior Russian military official said on Tuesday."Starlink terminals have been down for two weeks, but this has not affe...Reuters
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Condé Nast names insider Adam Baidawi as global editorial director of GQ
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Media giant Condé Nast on Tuesday appointed insider Adam Baidawi as global editorial director of men's luxury magazine GQ, effective immediately.The appointment is the latest in a broader editorial reshuffle under Anna Wintour, who transitioned last year from leading American ...Reuters
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Top Trump Homeland Security spokesperson to depart with immigration crackdown under scrutiny
By Ted Hesson and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin will leave the administration, an agency spokesperson said, a move that comes as public support for President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has dwindled.McLau...Reuters
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AT&T sued by New York City pension funds for excluding diversity proposal
Funds say AT&T cited new SEC policy on shareholder voteAT&T stopped public diversity disclosures in 2024, funds sayAT&T not available for commentBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters) - AT&T T.N was sued on Tuesday by four New York City public pension funds, which accused ...Reuters
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Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva
Araqchi says progress made on the main guiding principles Iranian media say parts of Strait of Hormuz to be temporarily closed The talks involved officials from both Iran and US US President Trump said he was involved indirectly By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Iran and the Unit...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Danaher’s $10 bln M&A pivot demands faith
By Robert CyranNEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Healthcare giant Danaher’s DHR.N insatiable deal appetite is justified by an exceptional track record. Or, at least, it was. Over the last decade, the company acquired a bunch of fast-growing and highly profitable businesses that help make bi...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Czech Republic down Denmark to set up Canada meeting in quarters
By Amy TenneryMILAN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Czech Republic outlasted Denmark 3-2 in the men's ice hockey qualification play-off on Tuesday, setting up the unenviable task of playing hot favourites Canada in the quarter-finals.Forward Martin Necas drew first blood in the second period and assiste...Reuters
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Soccer-Hayes picks US squad for SheBelieves Cup eyeing World Cup bid
By Angelica Medina Feb 17 (Reuters) - U.S. women's coach Emma Hayes has selected a 26-player squad for next month's SheBelieves Cup with one eye firmly on World Cup qualifying, naming her first team without any uncapped players since taking charge two years ago.The tournament, featuring e...Reuters
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US groups sue to block Trump effort to rid parks of history, science information
Lawsuit claims Interior Department is erasing history at national parksFederal judge on Monday ordered reinstallation of slavery exhibit in PhiladelphiaTrump's executive order targets 'revisionist movement' in parks, monumentsBy Nate Raymond BOSTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Groups represent...Reuters
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Wells Fargo bullish on EquipmentShare, cites supply‑driven recovery
Wells Fargo initiates construction tech firm EquipmentShare.com EQPT.O with an "overweight" rating; sets PT of $41Says construction machinery supply is tight, lead times for new equipment are rising and U.S. non-residential construction green shoots are emerging, positioning EQPT to benefit ...Reuters
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ADVISORY-Alert on Uber-Life360 partnership incorrectly tagged to Labrador Iron Ore Royalty withdrawn
An alert on Uber UBER.N partnering with family connection and safety company Life360 LIF.O was inadvertently tagged to unrelated Canada-based Labrador Iron Ore Royalty LIF.TO and has been withdrawn.There will be no substitute.STORY_NUMBER: nFWN3ZD16GSTORY_DATE: 17th February 2026STORY_TIME: 06:00 pm...Reuters
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Saudi's Public Investment Fund transfers stake in Take-Two Interactive
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has transferred its stake in Take-Two Interactive TTWO.O to a subsidiary, a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday, ahead of the videogame publisher's highly anticipated launch of "Grand Theft Auto VI."The PIF, Saudi Arabia's ...Reuters
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Egypt's prime minister heads to Washington for Trump Peace Council meeting
CAIRO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly headed to Washington on Tuesday to participate in the inaugural meeting of a "Peace Council" established by U.S. President Donald Trump, the cabinet said.Madbouly is attending on behalf of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi an...Reuters
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Olympics-Fake Milano Cortina sites target thousands with discount scams, cybersecurity firm says
By Emilio ParodiMILAN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender said on Tuesday it had uncovered a wave of online scams using near-identical sites to the official Milano Cortina 2026 merchandise store to trick shoppers in Europe and the United States.Bitdefender Labs said the scam was sprea...Reuters
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Olympics-Speed skating-Italy clinch shock men's team pursuit gold, Canada successfully defend women's title
Italy win stunning men's team pursuit gold, beating favourites USCanada's women retain title by beating the DutchItaly top speed skating medals tableBy Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - An inspired Italy delighted the home crowd with a stunning victory in the Winter Olympic...Reuters
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'Ballad of Judas Priest' documentary highly resonant today, says lead singer Rob Halford
Film explores band's rise from Birmingham to Rock Hall of FameFamous fans like Jack Black, Ozzy Osbourne discuss band's legacyRob Halford says 1990 lawsuit was a threat to artistic freedomBy Miranda Murray BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - "The Ballad of Judas Priest", a new documentary ...Reuters
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Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 12 to 962, state health department says
Feb 17 (Reuters) - South Carolina reported a surge to 962 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, including 12 additional infections since Friday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.The outbreak, which began in October, has be...Reuters
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US Supreme Court adopts new technology to help identify conflicts of interest
Court set an ethics code for the nine justices in 2023Justices decide for themselves whether to recuse in a caseRecusal urged if impartiality may reasonably be questioned By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that it has adopted new software to ...Reuters
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