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98-year-old judge asks US Supreme Court to hear case over her suspension
By Blake Brittain WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, the oldest active federal judge at the age of 98, asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to hear her challenge to her ongoing suspension from a federal appeals court in Washington.Newman told the justices in h...Reuters
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Meta delays rollout of new AI model, NYT reports
March 12 (Reuters) - Meta META.O has delayed the release of its artificial intelligence model code-named Avocado to at least May from this month, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing three people with knowledge of the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
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REFILE-Pakistan's PM Sharif discussed regional developments with Saudi crown prince
March 12 (Reuters) - Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Thursday, where the two leaders discussed regional developments, the prime minister's office said.The meeting comes as the Middle East grapples with escalating conflict, incl...Reuters
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US has burned through 'years' of munitions since start of Iran war, FT reports
March 12 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has burned through "years" of critical munitions since the start of the war with Iran, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing sources.The rapid depletion of weaponry included advanced long-range Tomahawk missiles, the newspaper said.Reu...Reuters
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Meta Delays Rollout Of New A.I. Model After Performance Concerns - NYT
March 12 (Reuters) - META DELAYS ROLLOUT OF NEW A.I. MODEL AFTER PERFORMANCE CONCERNS - NYTMETA HAS DELAYED AVOCADO’S RELEASE TO AT LEAST MAY FROM THIS MONTH - NYTMETA’S NEW “FRONTIER” A.I. MODEL HAS FALLEN SHORT OF PERFORMANCE OF LEADING A.I. MODELS FROM RIVALS ON INTERNAL TESTS FOR REASONING, CODI...Reuters
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Nvidia Cloud Ally Nscale In Talks To Buy A Major U.S. Data Center Site Ahead Of IPO - The Information
March 12 (Reuters) - NVIDIA CLOUD ALLY NSCALE IN TALKS TO BUY A MAJOR U.S. DATA CENTER SITE AHEAD OF IPO - THE INFORMATIONNSCALE COULD GO PUBLIC THIS FALL- THE INFORMATIONNSCALE WOULD BUY AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE & POWER, WHICH OWNS THE SITE ALONG WITH THE ASSOCIATED PERMITS AND POWER AGREEMENTS - ...Reuters
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Japan to join US Golden Dome missile defence initiative, Yomiuri reports
TOKYO, March 13 (Reuters) - Japan plans to inform the United States of its intention to join the next-generation missile defence initiative known as the "Golden Dome" during a summit this month, Yomiuri reported on Friday, citing government officials.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will announ...Reuters
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US issues new Russia-related general license for oil, Treasury website
LOS ANGELES, March 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Thursday issued a new Russia-related general license that allows the sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels through April 11, according to the Treasury Department website.Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-BESI attracts takeover interest as advanced chip packaging demand surges, sources say
By Milana Vinn and Amy-Jo CrowleyNEW YORK/ LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - BE Semiconductor Industries BESI.AS has been fielding takeover interest, as demand for its chip-packaging technology has become more critical for semiconductor equipment makers, according to three people familiar with the matter...Reuters
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US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq
By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - A U.S. military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident U.S. Central Command said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire.The United States has deployed a large number of aircraft in...Reuters
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CORRECTED-US Senator Warren presses Amazon on contracting, pricing practices for local governments and schools
By Arriana McLymoreMarch 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is asking Amazon AMZN.O CEO Andy Jassy to provide details on its algorithmic pricing and contracting practices for the company's procurement platform after an advocacy group said some schools and local governm...Reuters
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Chinese banks boost loans to tech sector as Beijing ramps up AI push
Chinese banks to increase loans for tech and innovation sectorsTech financing prioritized as real-estate sector strugglesDomestic funding crucial due to US-China tech tensions March 13 (Reuters) - Chinese lenders plan to steer more money toward technology and innovation-oriented firms, bankers sa...Reuters
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CORRECTED-American Realty Investors Q4 revenue rises, net income turns positive
OverviewU.S. real estate investor's Q4 revenue rose yr/yr, driven by higher commercial property incomeNet income swung to profit on gain from property saleOutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance or outlook for future quarters or yearResult DriversASSET SALE - Net income benefited from a...Reuters
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SeaWorld sued for mishandling 'Sesame Street' brand
By Jonathan StempelNEW YORK, March 12 (Reuters) - SeaWorld was sued on Thursday by Sesame Workshop, which is seeking to end their decades-long relationship after the theme park operator allegedly breached its obligations to promote the "Sesame Street" brand.Sesame Workshop said SeaWorld, a u...Reuters
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Soccer-Rights groups urge FIFA to ensure inclusive World Cup
March 12 (Reuters) - Rights groups have urged FIFA to ensure the 2026 World Cup upholds commitments to inclusivity and safety, warning that U.S. immigration policies and concerns over press freedom could undermine the tournament.The Sport & Rights Alliance said the governing body had promised a ...Reuters
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WRAPUP 12-Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep Hormuz shut, Netanyahu issues threat
Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, says new leaderOil prices up, stocks down, after tankers struck in Iraqi watersNo reason given for lack of video message from supreme leaderIsrael hits heart of Beirut, orders more evacuationsBy Parisa Hafezi and Maya Gebeily DUBAI/BEIRUT, March 12 (Reut...Reuters
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Lucid sees positive cash flow late in decade with affordable model, autonomous offerings
Lucid says mid-size vehicles to drive deliveries to about 100,000Shows robotaxi concept without steering wheels or pedalsLucid's self-driving tech subscription priced at $69-$199 monthlyBy Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy March 12 (Reuters) - Lucid LCID.O expects to turn cash flow positive late t...Reuters
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