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US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault
Civil rights leader says Chavez pressured her into sexHuerta kept two children fathered by Chavez secretChavez family praises courage of survivors who came forward March 18 (Reuters) - Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez and fought al...Reuters
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Heavy social media usage erodes young people's wellbeing, report finds
Life satisfaction drops among under 25s in English-speaking countriesPoll does not establish any direct link and researchers say impact is complexBroader social conditions also have a roleBy Anne Kauranen HELSINKI, March 19 (Reuters) - Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in w...Reuters
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Pop Mart and Sony team up for Labubu film to expand viral toy's reach
Pop Mart is partnering with Sony Pictures on its first feature filmBAFTA-nominated filmmaker attached to direct, produce and co-write Labubu filmPop Mart believes entertainment and cultural products can ensure longevity of popular characters BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Labubu's toothy g...Reuters
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FBI investigating US security official who quit over Iran war, Semafor reports
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Joe Kent, the top U.S. security official who resigned over the war in Iran, is under an FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information, Semafor reported on Wednesday citing three sources.The investigation pre-dates his departure as the head of the Nat...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia says it reserves right to military action after Iran attacks
RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take military actions "if deemed necessary" following Iranian attacks on Gulf countries, the kingdom's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said early on Thursday.Reuters
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Moody's lifts Bolivia's ratings on declining default risks
March 18 (Reuters) - Ratings agency Moody's on Wednesday upgraded Bolivia's issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Caa3 from Ca, citing reduced near-term default risks following a political leadership shift in late 2025. Moody's also lifted Bolivia's outlook to positive from stable. ...Reuters
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US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027
US believes China prefers taking control of Taiwan without forceTrump has touted China ties and downplayed threat to Taiwan Chinese pressure on Japan over Taiwan likely to 'intensify' By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 202...Reuters
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Janus Henderson clients, staff push to reject Victory takeover bid, WSJ reports
March 18 (Reuters) - Clients and investment staff at Janus Henderson JHG.N are urging the money manager to reject a takeover bid from Victory Capital Management VCTR.O in favor of a lower-priced deal from Trian Fund Management, led by Nelson Peltz, along with General Catalyst, the Wall Street Journa...Reuters
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Vaxcyte Publishes Positive Vax-31 Phase 1/2 Adult Study Results In The Lancet Infectious Diseases
March 18 (Reuters) - Vaxcyte Inc PCVX.O:VAXCYTE INC - PUBLISHES POSITIVE VAX-31 PHASE 1/2 ADULT STUDY RESULTS IN THE LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASESVAXCYTE INC - STUDY RESULTS SHOWED THAT VAX-31 WAS OBSERVED TO BE WELL TOLERATEDReuters
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Big Banks’ Wealth Units Tell Janus Henderson To Reject Victory Deal - WSJ
March 18 (Reuters) - BIG BANKS’ WEALTH UNITS TELL JANUS HENDERSON TO REJECT VICTORY DEAL - WSJMORGAN STANLEY AND CITIGROUP ARE AMONG JANUS CLIENTS THAT PREFER DEAL WITH TRIAN AND GENERAL CATALYST - WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/22javtynReuters
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Stryker cyberattack delays surgeries for some patients, Bloomberg News reports
March 18 (Reuters) - A cyberattack against medical device maker Stryker SYK.N last week has delayed surgeries for some patients, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.The system disruption had temporarily impacted the company's ability to deliver personalized inventory, "as a result, some pat...Reuters
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InterRent REIT Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition
March 18 (Reuters) - InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust IIP_u.TO:INTERRENT REIT ANNOUNCES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TRANSITIONINTERRENT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST - BRAD CUTSEY TO RESIGN AS CEO, PRESIDENT, AND TRUSTEE EFFECTIVE MARCH 23, 2026INTERRENT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST - APPOINTS DAVE...Reuters
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Wells Fargo & Co. has hired Derek Keller from UBS Group AG as a managing director and head of M&A structuring- Bloomberg News
March 18 (Reuters) - WELLS FARGO & CO. HAS HIRED DEREK KELLER FROM UBS GROUP AG AS A MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF M&A STRUCTURING- BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: [ID: https://tinyurl.com/23q2zvr8]Reuters
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Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war, Washington Post reports
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - The Pentagon has asked the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to the U.S. Congress to fund the war in Iran, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing a senior administration official.Reuters
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Walker & Dunlop Arranges $350 Million Facility For Centerbridge Partners And Reframe Holdings To Build Institutional Self-Storage Platform
March 18 (Reuters) - Walker & Dunlop Inc WD.N:WALKER & DUNLOP ARRANGES $350 MILLION FACILITY FOR CENTERBRIDGE PARTNERS AND REFRAME HOLDINGS TO BUILD INSTITUTIONAL SELF-STORAGE PLATFORMReuters
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RPT-ANALYSIS-Hong Kong IPO pipeline set to suffer amid Beijing's scrutiny of 'red-chip' listings
Red-chip IPOs set to face lengthy delays as domicile rules changeForeign interest in Chinese firms expected to take a hit Regulators want to boost oversight of how red-chip firms use listing proceeds, sources say HONG KONG, March 18 (Reuters) - Beijing's tightened scrutiny of plans by Chines...Reuters
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Thailand's Anutin seeks new mandate as parliament votes on prime minister
Anutin has alliance controlling 290 of 499 house seatsHis Bhumjaithai party-led government could bring period of stabilityNext prime minister faces big economic hurdlesBy Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, March 19 (Reuters) - Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul will seek to be elected back to power on Thur...Reuters
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Venezuela's acting president replaces long-time defense minister with intelligence head
Gonzalez Lopez replaces Padrino as defense ministerNew minister sanctioned by U.S. and EU for rights violationsGonzalez Lopez previously led Venezuela's domestic intelligence March 18 (Reuters) - Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday that General Gustavo Gonzalez ...Reuters
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Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro steps up for a wild ride
D'Amaro outlines priorities for DisneyNew CEO says storytelling will remain centralThe executive confronts a declining TV business, brand fatigueBy Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES, March 18 (Reuters) - Josh D'Amaro officially assumed his new role as Disney's DIS.N chief executive officer...Reuters
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