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Mexico Senate confirms North America diplomat Velasco as foreign minister
By Raul CortesMEXICO CITY, April 8 (Reuters) - Mexico's Senate confirmed Roberto Velasco, the current undersecretary for North America, to be the new foreign ministry, assuming the role at a pivotal moment for regional trade. President Claudia Sheinbaum tapped Velasco last week after former Fore...Reuters
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FCC to vote to ban Chinese labs from testing US electronics
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it will vote this month on barring all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices such as smartphones, cameras and computers for use in the U.S., widening a previous action targeting Beijing.The FCC last year b...Reuters
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
Trump threatens tariffs to curb Iran's purchases of weaponsUS Supreme Court has curtailed Trump's tariff authorities Reuters has reported Iran sought Chinese missiles, chipmaking tools By David Lawder and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on We...Reuters
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'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
Jayvee Sangha pleaded guilty to five felony drug countsTV star Perry died at his Los Angeles home in 2023Sangha had supplied dose of ketamine that killed actorShe expresses remorse for her role in Perry's deathBy Lisa Richwine and Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, April 8 (Reuters) - A drug dealer du...Reuters
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US banks could release $320 billion in capital with new draft rules, analysts say
By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters) - Big U.S. banks may be able to release up to $320 billion in capital under revised draft rules unveiled by regulators last month, Morgan Stanley analysts estimated on Wednesday. Analysts led by Morgan Stanley's Manan Gosalia wrote in a note that...Reuters
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Golf-At the Masters, Augusta National's oak tree is where the golf does its deals
By Frank PingueAUGUSTA, Georgia, April 8 (Reuters) - It has stood since the 1850s, long before Augusta National Golf Club existed, and every April during Masters week it becomes something more than just a tree.The Big Oak Tree, a sprawling live oak situated between the Augusta National clubhouse and...Reuters
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US agency to vote on allowing faster space-based broadband services
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission will vote this month on revising satellite spectrum-sharing rules that could significantly boost speeds and reliability for space-based broadband services like SpaceX's Starlink. The FCC said the move could produce $2 billion ...Reuters
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Golf-Dry weather and wind set up tough conditions for Masters
Players expect firm, fast greens to increase course difficultyScheffler and DeChambeau stress need for precision and cautionChairman praises course condition despite earlier weather challengesBy Rory CarrollAUGUSTA, Georgia, April 8 (Reuters) - Dry weather, low humidity and the possibility of wind a...Reuters
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Long Island architect pleads guilty to 'Gilgo Beach' serial killings
By Joseph AxNEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters) - A Long Island architect admitted in court on Wednesday to killing eight women in attacks dating to the 1990s, ending a notorious serial killer case that stymied investigators until DNA evidence helped lead to the arrest of Rex Heuermann in 2023.Heuermann, 62...Reuters
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Iran has indicated it would turn over enriched uranium, White House says
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Iran has indicated it would turn over its stocks of enriched uranium, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday, adding that such a transfer was one of President Donald Trump's main priorities.Trump says one of his main reasons for launching t...Reuters
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Iran's parliament speaker says three key clauses of ceasefire proposal were violated ahead of negotiations
April 8 (Reuters) - Iran's Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Wednesday that three key clauses of a 10-point proposal were violated before negotiations set to start on Friday in Pakistan, adding that in such a situation, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations were unreasonable. Th...Reuters
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UAE to seek clarification on US-Iran ceasefire to ensure Tehran's commitment to cessation of attacks in region
April 8 (Reuters) - The UAE will seek clarification on the terms of the U.S.-Iran two-week ceasefire agreement to ensure Tehran's full commitment to a cessation of attacks on the region and "unconditional reopening" of the Strait of Hormuz, a foreign ministry spokesperson said in a post ...Reuters
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Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp utility wins ruling that could reduce Oregon wildfire damages
Oregon appeals court says class action was prejudicial to PacifiCorpPacifiCorp has faced tens of billions in potential wildfire damagesPlaintiffs' lawyer calls decision a setback, does not excuse utilityPacifiCorp open to resolving reasonable claimsBy Jonathan Stempel April 8 (Reuters) - An a...Reuters
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White House rebukes NATO over Iran before Trump meets alliance chief
Trump, NATO chief Rutte meet amid tensions over Iran warUS president has threatened to withdraw from NATOEuropeans may support Hormuz operation after Iran ceasefireBy Trevor Hunnicutt and Lili Bayer WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump believes NATO was "tested and ...Reuters
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Galloway Capital Partners Announces 5.44% Ownership In Chegg
April 8 (Reuters) - Chegg Inc CHGG.N:GALLOWAY CAPITAL PARTNERS ANNOUNCES 5.44% OWNERSHIP IN CHEGG, INC. AND HIGHLIGHTS SIGNIFICANT VALUE OPPORTUNITYGALLOWAY CAPITAL: BELIEVES CHEGG'S CURRENT SHARE PRICE REFLECTS A "SUBSTANTIAL DISCONNECT" FROM ITS INTRINSIC VALUEGALLOWAY CAPITAL: BELIEVE...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Play Bill Ackman’s music deal in key of activism
By Jeffrey Goldfarb NEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Bill Ackman is playing “Hot Cross Buns” and passing it off as Rachmaninoff. The hedge fund manager’s offer to buy Universal Music UMG.AS for some 56 billion euros, or $65 billion, harps on themes typical of board-bullying campaigns. ...Reuters
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FedEx sues law firm over alleged staged crashes, bogus injury lawsuits
By David Thomas and Mike Scarcella April 8 (Reuters) - FedEx FDX.N has sued a New York personal injury law firm and its founder, alleging they ran a years‑long scheme that used staged or exaggerated vehicle crashes to squeeze money from the delivery giant through lawsuits and insurance claims.Fed...Reuters
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