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California lawmakers approve renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day
By Christian MartinezLOS ANGELES, March 26 (Reuters) - California lawmakers on Thursday approved the renaming of Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day in the wake of sexual abuse allegations made against the late labor rights leader by multiple women.The California State Senate and Assembly approved t...Reuters
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Two humanitarian aid boats en route to Cuba missing, Mexico says
MEXICO CITY, March 26 (Reuters) - Two boats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba have gone missing, Mexico's navy said on Thursday. The navy in a statement said the boats were supposed to arrive in Havana between Tuesday and Wednesday, but that there had been no communication or confirmation of the...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say
US officials say SMIC sent chipmaking tools to Iran's militarySMIC is heavily sanctioned by US, which alleges it has ties to Chinese militarySupply of chip tech raises questions about Beijing loyalties in Middle East conflictBy Steve Holland and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) ...Reuters
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Soccer-Bolivia rally to beat Suriname, reach World Cup playoff final
MONTERREY, Mexico, March 26 (Reuters) - Bolivia came from behind to beat Suriname 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Monterrey on Thursday, keeping alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1994.The South Americans will face Iraq in Tuesday's playoff final for a...Reuters
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Ousted Ben & Jerry's board chair sues Unilever, alleging defamation
Mittal says Unilever rankled by her support for Palestinian rightsBen & Jerry's has battled Unilever since 2021Unilever, Magnum call claims unfoundedBy Jonathan Stempel March 26 (Reuters) - Unilever ULVR.L and its recently spun-off Magnum MICCT.AS ice cream unit were sued for defamation o...Reuters
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US FDA approves Novo's insulin injection for type 2 diabetes
March 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO's insulin injection, Awiqli, to improve blood sugar levels in adults living with type 2 diabetes, the company said on Thursday.Reuters
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US judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now
Anthropic alleges US Defense secretary overstepped his authority Pentagon says national security risk designation is lawfulJudge Lin's ruling is not final, case still pendingBy Jack Queen March 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anth...Reuters
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China willing to strengthen economic, trade cooperation with US
HONG KONG, March 27 (Reuters) - China is willing to strengthen economic and trade cooperation with the United States, its Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said during a meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, China's Commerce Ministry said in a statement.The discussion occurred durin...Reuters
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At CPAC, Republicans close ranks behind Trump on Iran war
Republicans at CPAC rally behind Trump’s Iran strikes despite voter uneaseEvangelist Franklin Graham says Trump saved Israel from nuclear attackWar seen as potential vulnerability for Republicans in November midterm electionsBy Nathan Layne GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 26 (Reuters) - Republicans at th...Reuters
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Trump signs executive order asking federal contractors to eliminate DEI
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday asking federal contractors and their subcontractors to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion practices, the White House said.Trump has cracked down on public and private organi...Reuters
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Ousted Ben & Jerry's board chair sues Unilever, alleging defamation
Mittal says Unilever rankled by her support for Palestinian rightsBen & Jerry's has battled Unilever since 2021Unilever not available for comment, Magnum calls claims unfoundedBy Jonathan Stempel March 26 (Reuters) - Unilever ULVR.L and its recently spun-off Magnum MICCT.AS ice cream unit...Reuters
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China willing to strengthen economic, trade cooperation with US
HONG KONG, March 27 (Reuters) - China is willing to strengthen economic and trade cooperation with the United States, its Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said during a meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, China's Commerce Ministry said in a statement.The discussion occurred durin...Reuters
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Soccer-Czechs book World Cup playoff final spot after penalty shootout win against Ireland
Czech Republic win 4-3 on penalties after 2-2 draw with IrelandCzech goalkeeper Kovar saves two penalties, credits coachesIreland's early lead overturned by Czech comebackBy Michael KahnPRAGUE, March 26 (Reuters) - The Czech Republic clinched their place in a World Cup qualification playoff fina...Reuters
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Minnesota elections office subpoenaed in non-citizen voting probe, official says
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - The Minnesota secretary of state's office has received a grand jury subpoena ordering it to turn over certain individual voter records as part of a federal investigation into whether non-U.S.-citizens are registered to vote or have unlawfully cast ballots, accord...Reuters
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US Education Dept to leave current headquarters as dismantling continues under Trump
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration said on Thursday the U.S. Education Department will leave its headquarters in Washington and relocate to a smaller office in the U.S. capital as the government continues efforts to dismantle the agency....Reuters
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Pernod, Brown-Forman Deal Being Considered Includes Significant Stock Component, Families Behind The Cos Would Likely Each Retain Significant Stakes - WSJ
March 26 (Reuters) - PERNOD-BROWN-FORMAN DEAL BEING CONSIDERED INCLUDES SIGNIFICANT STOCK COMPONENT, FAMILIES BEHIND THE COS WOULD LIKELY EACH RETAIN SIGNIFICANT STAKES - WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/27q2789oFurther company coverage: [BFb.N]Reuters
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Population growth in US metro areas slows, data shows
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - Major U.S. cities have experienced a population decline, the U.S. Census Bureau said on Thursday, which the White House touted as the result of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.Although the U.S. population grew by 1.8 million peopl...Reuters
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