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Doping-Enhanced Games to launch in 2026, bucking global anti-doping norms
Enhanced Games to launch first edition in 2026Competition allows use of performance-enhancing substancesOrganizers tout 50m freestyle that exceeds official world recordBy Jorge Garcia and Arafat Barbakh LAS VEGAS, May 21 (Reuters) - The Enhanced Games have set their inaugural competition for May ...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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US sanctions four Cuban officials for jailing political dissident
By Jasper Ward and Dave SherwoodWASHINGTON/HAVANA, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States would sanction four Cuban judicial officials for their role in the detention of a political dissident in 2020. Three judges and a prosecutor, Rubio said, woul...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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REFILE-Canada to highlight deep US trading relationship in meeting with Bessent
BANFF, Alberta, May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's finance minister said on Wednesday he would raise the importance of the country's deep trading relationship with the U.S. in a discussion with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent late on Wednesday. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne wil...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Japan’s Kato says unsustainable imbalance in some countries behind trade imbalance
US Secretary Scott Bessent and Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Kato discussed important issues pertaining to the US-Japan economic relationship, including global security and the ongoing bilateral trade discussions between the US and Japan.Fxstreet
Wed, May 21
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Steve Madden sues Adidas to thwart challenges to shoe designs
By Jonathan StempelNEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - Adidas ADSGn.DE, known for shoes with three parallel stripes, was sued on Wednesday by Steven Madden SHOO.O over its alleged effort to stop the American shoe company from selling fashion sneakers with two non-parallel bands.In a complaint filed in fede...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Shows Elevated Unrealized Profits Without Signs Of Panic Selling – New ATH Soon?
Having surged about 22.5% over the past 30 days, Bitcoin (BTC) has sparked concerns in the crypto market that its rally may be nearing exhaustion, with a potential price correction on the horizon. However, the latest on-chain data reveals that despite elevated unrealized profits, there are still no ...NewsBTC
Wed, May 21
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Trump says he's seriously considering taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will make a decision in the near future about taking mortgage finance firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, saying that he is giving "very serious consideration" to doing so.In a post on Trut...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Ryan Reynolds' MNTN raises $187.2 million in US IPO
May 21 (Reuters) - Marketing tech firm MNTN said on Wednesday that it has raised $187.2 million in its United States initial public offering, setting the stage for another closely watched listing that was delayed amids the "Liberation Day" market downturn.Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Sanofi To Acquire Vigil Neuroscience For $8 Per Share, Equity Value $470 Million
May 21 (Reuters) - Sanofi SA SASY.PA:PRESS RELEASE: SANOFI TO ACQUIRE VIGIL NEUROSCIENCE, INC., ADDING A NEW INVESTIGATIONAL MEDICINE TO TREAT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE TO THE NEUROLOGY PIPELINESANOFI SA - VIGIL SHAREHOLDERS TO RECEIVE $2 CVR PER SHARESANOFI SA - ACQUISITION WILL NOT IMPACT SANOFI'S 2...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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US CDC accepts recommendations for chikungunya vaccines
May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has accepted its advisory panel's recommendations on vaccines for chikungunya, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. The recommendations were approved on May 13, 2025, and are now the official recommendations of the CDC.The f...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Forex
NZD/USD weakens below 0.5950, budget bill concerns might cap its downside
The NZD/USD pair softens to near 0.5930 during the early Asian session on Thursday. However, the downside for the pair might be limited amid rising concerns over the US President Donald Trump administration's tax cut and spending bill and worries over the performance of the US economy.
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Wed, May 21
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MercadoLibre CEO Galperin, who made firm Latam's most valuable, steps back after 26 years
Marcos Galperin to leave CEO post after 26 yearsCommerce head Ariel Szarfsztejn to become CEO on January 1Markets react calmly to the leadership changeMercadoLibre shares close at all-time highBy Andre Romani SAO PAULO, May 21 (Reuters) - Marcos Galperin, who founded e-commerce giant MercadoL...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Commodities
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn barge bids strengthen; soy bids mixed
CHICAGO, May 21 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn barges delivered to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals firmed on Wednesday, reflecting exporter demand and a slow pace of farmer selling, traders said.Soybean barge bids were narrowly mixed, supported by quiet farmer sales and competition for the oilseed f...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Grupo Werthein invests $40 million into new generative AI company
By Rafael Escalera MontotoMay 21 (Reuters) - Argentina-based investment group Grupo Werthein launched Illumia, a humanized generative AI service, with an initial investment of $40 million, the company said on Wednesday.WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The investment represents an advancement in AI technology,...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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REFILE-US CDC approves recommendations for chikungunya vaccines
May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted its advisory panel's recommendations on vaccines for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus.The recommendations were approved on May 13, 2025, and are now official recommendations of the CDC.Reuters
Wed, May 21
Forex
EUR/USD rises for a third straight day as Greenback weakness takes hold
EUR/USD caught a bid on Wednesday, breaking through the 1.1300 technical barrier and climbing for a third straight session after market sentiment turned away from the US Dollar following a pummeling of US Treasury markets.
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Wed, May 21
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Australia's Judo Bank Manufacturing PMI comes in at 51.7 in May, Services PMI eases to 50.5
The preliminary reading of Australia's Judo Bank Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) came in at 51.7 in May versus 51.7 prior, the latest data published by Judo Bank and S&P Global showed on Thursday.Fxstreet
Wed, May 21
