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US sells 17-week bills at high rate of 4.230%
NEW YORK, July 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury's auction on Wednesday of $65 billion in 17-week or 120-day bills posted a high rate of 4.230%, with 69.6% of the bids awarded at that yield.The bill saw a bid-to-cover ratio, a gauge of demand, of 3.03.Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Former DOGE official rushed grant to Trump-backed Gaza aid group over staff objections
State Department foreign aid chief waives nine mandatory safeguards for $30 million grantMore than 500 Palestinians have been killed near aid group's distribution sitesEmail cites 'strong Admin support' for controversial aid groupBy Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - A top...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Soccer-Bayern's Musiala says 'no one to blame' for leg-break at Club World Cup
July 9 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said no one was to blame for the horrific leg-break he suffered in their Club World Cup quarter-final against Paris St Germain, adding on Wednesday that "situations like this happen".The 22-year-old sustained a fibula fracture with a ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
CAC Specialty names Hohlt EVP, surety practice leader
By Mia MacGregorJuly 9 - (The Insurer) - CAC Specialty has promoted John Hohlt to executive vice president, surety practice leader.Hohlt previously served as senior vice president, surety practice leader at CAC Specialty, with a focus on the natural resources sector. Earlier in his career, he held p...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Russia attacks Ukraine with 700 drones after Trump vows to send more weapons
Zelenskiy wants secondary sanctions on Russia's war incomeNATO member Poland and allies scramble jets after attack near borderTrump criticizes Putin over war in Ukraine, hints at "surprise"By Yurii Kovalenko KYIV, July 9 (Reuters) - Russia targeted Ukraine with a record 728 drones ear...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Women's rights face 'full-on assault' due to UN and aid funding cuts
Four major reports on women's rights delayed this yearRights groups question criteria for cutsQuarter of countries say women's rights are deterioratingBy Olivia Le Poidevin and Emma Farge GENEVA, July 9 (Reuters) - Four major international reports on women's rights, including recommen...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
US extends deadline for fentanyl sanctions on three Mexican financial institutions
MEXICO CITY, July 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on Wednesday it had extended a deadline to Sept 4 for a prohibition on certain transactions involving three Mexican financial institutions hit by sanctions last month for alleged money laundering linked to fentanyl. The actions concern Mexico...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Coffee maker Lavazza calls for further delay to EU deforestation law
By Nigel Hunt LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Coffee maker Lavazza on Wednesday called for the European Union's deforestation law to be delayed by a further year, saying implementation would hurt producers in Africa and Central America and drive up prices.The proposed law, which aims to end the es...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Nvidia-backed Perplexity launches AI-powered browser to take on Google Chrome
Comet available to Perplexity Max subscribersBrowser stores data locally, appealing to privacy-conscious usersComet browser offers AI-driven navigation and task executionJuly 9 (Reuters) - Nvidia-backed Perplexity AI said on Wednesday it has launched Comet, a new web browser with AI-powered search c...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Oak Re bolsters marine and energy treaty with TransRe's Monks
By Michael JonesJuly 9 - (The Insurer) - Charles Monks has resigned from his role as senior underwriter for marine and energy treaty at TransRe to join Oak Re Syndicate 2843, three senior marine reinsurance sources told The Insurer.Those sources said that Monks will take up a senior position within ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Soccer-Olympique Lyonnais to remain in Ligue 1 after appeal
By Tristan Veyet July 9 (Reuters) - Olympique Lyonnais' EEFG.PA relegation to Ligue 2 was overturned by the appeals committee of the DNCG, French football's financial watchdog, on Wednesday.The committee has imposed a framework for the wage bill and transfer fees in the club's propose...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Trump tariffs create national disaster for tiny Lesotho
Lesotho's economy reliant on textile exports to USFactory workers struggle after job lossesFactories seek alternative markets amid US tariff uncertaintyBy Marafaele Mohloboli and Siyabonga Sishi MASERU, July 9 (Reuters) - When Limpho Lefalatsa first learned she had lost her job at a Lesotho g...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
EXCLUSIVE-TikTok prepares US app with its own algorithm and user data
TikTok's US app to operate separately from global platformUS app to use only American user data for training algorithmsTrump to talk to Beijing about TikTok deal By Krystal Hu NEW YORK, July 9 (Reuters) - TikTok is preparing to launch a standalone app for U.S. users that is expected to operat...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
AM Specialty's Pinpoint appoints Griggs as MD
By Navneeta NandanJuly 9 - (The Insurer) - Dallas-based AM Specialty Insurance Group has appointed Tom Griggs as managing director for tailored solutions at its UK-based subsidiary Pinpoint UK Solutions.Griggs will oversee underwriting governance, pricing analysis and portfolio development for bespo...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Pakistan seeks YouTube ban on more than two dozen critics, including journalists
YouTube tells 27 content creators their channels could be taken downYouTube move comes after Islamabad court sought banChannels at risk include main opposition party, former PM Imran Khan, journalists critical of governmentBy Asif Shahzad and Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD, July 9 (Reuters) - Alphabet-ow...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Los Angeles joins ACLU lawsuit against Trump's immigration raids
Lawsuit filed last week by the American Civil Liberties UnionRaids are part of Trump's hardline immigration approach July 9 (Reuters) - The city of Los Angeles and other Southern California municipalities are joining a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration aimed at halti...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Biosig Technologies Enters Convertible Debenture Agreement With Yorkville
July 9 (Reuters) - BioSig Technologies Inc BSGM.O:BIOSIG TECHNOLOGIES INC -ON JULY 7 ENTERS CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE AGREEMENT WITH YORKVILLE - SEC FILINGBIOSIG TECHNOLOGIES INC - YORKVILLE TO PURCHASE $100 MILLION IN CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES - SEC FILINGBIOSIG TECHNOLOGIES INC - TO SELL $75 MILLION AND ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
Plutus Financial Group Enters Into Definitive Merger Agreement With Choco Up Group Holdings
July 9 (Reuters) - Plutus Financial Group Ltd PLUT.O:PLUTUS FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED ENTERS INTO A DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT WITH CHOCO UP GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITEDPLUTUS FINANCIAL GROUP: DEAL VALUES CO AT AN EQUITY VALUE AT $30.7 MILLION AND CHOCO UP AT EQUITY VALUE AT $85 MILLIONSource text: [ID:n00...Reuters
Wed, Jul 9
