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BREAKINGVIEWS-A Knicks-Rangers split appeals to true fans
By Pranav KiranTORONTO, Feb 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Sports fans are always hard to please. A potential breakup of Manhattan’s basketball and hockey franchises offers a better chance to voice their opinions. James Dolan’s Madison Square Garden Sports MSGS.N (MSGS) said that the company’s board ...Reuters
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Zuckerberg says Meta no longer designs apps to maximize screentime
Woman sues social media companies over mental health issuesHead of Meta's Instagram testified last weekMeta may have to pay damages if it loses this caseBy Jody Godoy LOS ANGELES, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms META.O CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back in court on Wednesday against a lawy...Reuters
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Sanctions inhibit development of U.S.-Russian economic ties, Kremlin says
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Sanctions on Moscow inhibit the development of good U.S.-Russian economic and trade ties, Russian news agencies quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Thursday."Sanctions which we naturally consider illegal inhibit the smooth functioning of trade and economic ties...Reuters
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Nestle weighs reducing exposure to ice cream business, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Nestle NESN.S is weighing a smaller presence in the ice cream business and has been reviewing options, including a possible reduction of its stake in Froneri, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.The Switzerland-based food and drink maker may also consider selling some of its rema...Reuters
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AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li's World Labs raises $1 billion in funding
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Prominent computer scientist Fei-Fei Li's World Labs raised $1 billion in a funding round as the startup accelerates its efforts to advance "spatial intelligence," it said on Wednesday. The startup said the investors included semiconductor companies AMD AMD.O, Nvidia N...Reuters
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US NIH director Bhattacharya to temporarily run CDC
Bhattacharya to lead CDC amid leadership shakeupMonarez fired for opposing anti-vaccine policies, triggering resignationsO'Neill approved changes to vaccine advisory panel's recommendationsO'Neill to exit CDC, offered new role outside HHSBy Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada survive OT thriller with Czechs to reach men's semis
Czech Republic test hot favourites CanadaMarner shines in overtimeSlovakia also advances to semi-finals, defeating Germany 6-2By Amy TenneryMILAN, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Mitch Marner secured a place for Canada in the final four with an overtime goal that lifted the favourites past the Czech Republic 4-3...Reuters
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White House says it's in 'best interest' of Cuba to make big changes soon
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday it was in Cuba's best interest to make significant changes soon but stopped short of calling for a change in government leadership there."They are a regime that is falling. Their country is collapsing and that's why we beli...Reuters
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Trump says UK's Starmer making 'a big mistake' on Diego Garcia lease
Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer was making a big mistake by entering into a lease of the U.S.-UK air base on Diego Garcia. "Prime Minister Starmer is losing control of this important Island by claims of entities neve...Reuters
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White House says more Ukraine talks expected in near future
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. has made meaningful progress in talks this week to bring an end to war in Ukraine and more discussions are expected in the near future, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.Reuters
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Canada eases sanctions on Syria, foreign minister says
TORONTO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand said on Wednesday that Canada had amended its economic sanctions on Syria to ease restrictions related to the import and export of goods, investment activities and the provision of financial and other services."The amen...Reuters
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NFL-Super Bowl champion Seahawks commence formal sale process
Feb 18 (Reuters) - The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are officially going up for sale.The National Football League team posted a statement from the Estate of Paul G. Allen, saying the beginning of the sale process is consistent with the Microsoft Corp co-founder's directive to se...Reuters
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White House says Trump has had no direct talks with Democratic lawmakers recently on shutdown
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has had no direct talks with the Democratic lawmakers recently concerning a government shutdown, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.Reuters
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Orbex appoints FRP as administrators, advisory firm says
Feb 18 - Scottish rocket maker Orbex has appointed restructuring advisors FRP as administrators, charging them with exploring options for the business, including a potential sale, the advisory firm said in a statement on Wednesday, after earlier attempts to raise new funding or secure a buyer failed...Reuters
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Hansa Biopharma Says Co's Biologics License Application (BLA) For Imlifidase Accepted By The FDA
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Hansa Biopharma AB HNSA.ST:HANSA BIOPHARMA'S BIOLOGICS LICENSE APPLICATION (BLA) FOR IMLIFIDASE ACCEPTED BY THE FDAHANSA BIOPHARMA AB - TRIAL MET PRIMARY ENDPOINT WITH IMPROVED KIDNEY FUNCTIONHANSA BIOPHARMA AB - A KEY SECONDARY ENDPOINT-DIALYSIS INDEPENDENCE AT 12 MONTHS-WAS ...Reuters
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Some progress made on Iran but still far apart on some issues, White House says
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - A little bit of progress was made during Iran talks this week in Geneva but distance remained on some issues, the White House said on Wednesday, adding that Tehran was expected to come back with more details in a couple of weeks.Reuters
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Nestle proposes former SNB chief Thomas Jordan for board of directors
ZURICH, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Swiss consumer goods giant Nestle NESN.S said on Wednesday it has proposed former Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan to serve on its board of directors and that it plans to overhaul the company's governance practices.Nestle has been roiled by managerial turmoil...Reuters
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Seahawks Says Estate Of Paul G. Allen Begins Sale Process For Seattle Seahawks NFL Franchise
Feb 18 (Reuters) - SEAHAWKS: ESTATE OF PAUL G. ALLEN BEGINS SALE PROCESS FOR SEATTLE SEAHAWKSSEAHAWKS: ESTATE HAS SELECTED INVESTMENT BANK ALLEN & COMPANY AND LAW FIRM LATHAM & WATKINS TO LEAD SALE PROCESS FOR SEATTLE SEAHAWKS NFL FRANCHISESource text: https://tinyurl.com/9wxcuxjrReuters
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Trump to host Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, White House says
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will host a Board of Peace meeting on Thursday in Washington, where he will announce that member states have pledged more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the White House said.White House press secretary K...Reuters
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