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CORRECTED-Belgian baritone opera singer Jose van Dam dies at 85
BRUSSELS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Belgian baritone opera singer Jose van Dam, who sang with New York's Metropolitan Opera and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, died at 85, the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel said on Thursday."He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones," the Belgi...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Bain Capital explores sale or IPO of Dessert Holdings, sources say
Dessert Holdings could be valued at over $3 billion, sources sayBain Capital hires Goldman Sachs, Bank of America for dual-track process, sources sayBy Abigail SummervilleFeb 19 (Reuters) - Bain Capital is considering a sale or initial public offering of its portfolio company Dessert Holdings that c...Reuters
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REFILE-Blue Owl says credit quality in its traded debt fund is strong
NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Blue Owl OWL.N co-president Craig Packer said the assets held through the firm's traded business development company was strong, as shares sagged after the company unveiled a plan to sell assets from some funds and stop giving investors quarterly chances to redeem th...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Software CEO wallets can help ease AI overkill
By Yawen Chen LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters Breakingviews) - During a stock price spiral company bosses often protest that investors have got it all wrong. Right now, nowhere is that refrain louder than in software. Faced with a brutal $1 trillion wipeout of titans of the sector including SAP SAPG.DE a...Reuters
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Olympics-Nordic combined-American jumper Loomis hit by leaf blower
By Tommy Lund and Liz HamptonPREDAZZO, Italy, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Nordic combined athlete Ben Loomis encountered an unexpected obstacle in Thursday's Olympic team sprint when he was struck by a leaf blower as he launched from the start bar in the ski jump after an official failed to clear th...Reuters
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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Reduces Fees On Private Shares Marketplace Equityzen
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley Wealth Management:MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT REDUCES FEES ON PRIVATE SHARES MARKETPLACE EQUITYZEN, BROADENING PRIVATE MARKETS ACCESSMORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT: BUY AND SELL SIDE FEES REDUCED TO 2.5% FOR INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ON EQUITYZENReuters
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Trump says more than $7 billion has been contributed toward his Board of Peace Gaza peace effort
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said countries had contributed more than $7 billion toward relief in Gaza as part of his Board of Peace effort."I'm pleased to announce that Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, ...Reuters
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France says surprised by European Commission presence at Board of Peace
PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - France said on Thursday it was surprised that the European Commission had sent a commissioner to the Board of Peace in Washington saying it did not have the mandate to represent member states, its foreign ministry spokesperson said. Pascal Confavreux said as far as Paris wa...Reuters
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West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud's alleged role in distribution of child sex abuse material
West Virginia says Apple prioritizing privacy over child safetyApple shelved scanning plan on privacy concern, Reuters reportedApple filed far fewer abuse reports than Google, Meta in 2023By Nate Raymond and Stephen Nellis Feb 19 (Reuters) - West Virginia's attorney general filed a lawsuit on...Reuters
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Depot Connect International Announces Sale Of Industrial And Rail Services For $130 Million
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Depot Connect International :DEPOT CONNECT INTERNATIONAL - TO SELL INDUSTRIAL AND RAIL SERVICES FOR $130 MILLION DEPOT CONNECT INTERNATIONAL STREAMLINES PORTFOLIO WITH SALE OF INDUSTRIAL AND RAIL SERVICES TO CLEAN HARBORSDEPOT CONNECT INTERNATIONAL - DEAL INCLUDES FIVE LOCATIONS, ...Reuters
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Trump says allies have contributed over $7 billion to Gaza relief
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that various U.S. allies have contributed over $7 billion to relief efforts in Gaza.Speaking to the initial meeting of the Board of Peace, which Trump created, the U.S. president said that it looks like Palestinian militant ...Reuters
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Trump says US needs to make meaningful deal with Iran, cites good talks
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States had to make a meaningful deal with Iran, citing good talks with the Middle Eastern country. "Good talks are being had. It's proven to be, over the years, not easy to make a meaningful deal with Iran...Reuters
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US trade commission investigates USMCA automotive rules of origin
Feb 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into the automotive rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, the commission said in a statement on Thursday.The investigation will examine the "impact on the U.S. economy, effe...Reuters
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Trump says US needs to make meaningful deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States had to make a meaningful deal with Iran, citing good talks with the Middle Eastern country. He made his remarks during the first meeting of his Board of Peace.Reuters
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US imposes sanctions on commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group
Feb 19 (Reuters) - The United States imposed sanctions on three commanders of the Sudan's Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group over their role in the 18-month siege and capture of the city of al‑Fashir, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday. Mass killings of non‑Arab communities durin...Reuters
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Visa strikes deal for Prisma, Newpay to boost Argentina presence
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Card giant Visa V.N said on Thursday it would buy payment platforms Prisma and Newpay from private-equity firm Advent International, bolstering its presence in Argentina.The deal will help Visa fast-track the adoption of technologies such as tokenization, biometric authentication ...Reuters
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