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Avelo Airlines faces backlash over Trump deportation flight contract
By Rajesh Kumar Singh May 14 (Reuters) - Avelo Airlines, a Texas-based budget carrier, is facing backlash from both customers and employees over its decision to operate deportation flights under a new contract with the Trump administration.President Donald Trump has launched a hardline crackdown ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Health Rounds: Novel approach to HIV vaccine shows early promise
By Nancy LapidMay 15 (Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds Readers! Preventing HIV infections, particularly in Africa, has long been a goal of scientists. Today we report on two vaccine studies using a novel approach that is showing early promise. We also cover studies that found less aggressive treatment...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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FACTBOX-Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?
ISTANBUL, May 15 (Reuters) - Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to the first direct diplomatic talks between the two warring countries since the spring of 2022? Just over an hour before Moscow's midnight on May 14, the Kremlin published the names of those who would attend talks proposed last wee...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Why Apparel Companies Rocketed Higher This Week
Shares of apparel and consumer goods companies with significant exposure to China, such as PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), Revolve Group (NYSE: RVLV), and Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), rallied hard this week, increasing 14.1%, 15.5%, and 16.5%, respectively, as of 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday, according to data from S&P G...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Commodities
CBOT wheat tips higher on uptick in buying demand
May 15 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose on Thursday as low prices triggered a swell of buying demand for cheap U.S. wheat. The wheat yield potential in Kansas was estimated at 53.0 bushels per acre on Thursday by crop scouts on an annual Wheat Quality Council tour, the highest s...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Meta is delaying release of its 'Behemoth' AI model, WSJ reports
May 15 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms META.O is delaying the launch of its flagship "Behemoth" AI model due to concerns about its capabilities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.Meta did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
BioRestorative Therapies Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
BioRestorative Therapies Inc BRTX.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 64 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -33 cents. The mean expectation of two analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 32 cents per shar...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
CBOT soybeans plummet as soyoil falls to daily limit
CHICAGO, May 15 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures on Thursday plummeted from the previous session's 10-month high, pressured by a sharp drop in soyoil caused by concerns over U.S. biofuel targets, traders said.The most-active soyoil futures BOcv1 on the Chicago Board of Trade fe...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Trump, US Army birthday bash plans include 25 Abrams tanks
Parade to include 25 tanks in streets of WashingtonCost of parade excludes repairs, cleanupTrump has shown fascination with parades in the pastBy Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - Twin celebrations of U.S. President Donald Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
FDA plans to review chemicals in US food supply, official says
By Tom Polansek ROSEMONT, Illinois, May 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to step up safety reviews on chemicals in foods, including one widely used as a preservative in products containing fats, said Kyle Diamantas, the agency's top food official, on Thursday.Health ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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UN will not take part in US-backed aid effort in Gaza
UN won't take part in US-backed humanitarian operation in GazaIsrael has blocked aid to Gaza since March 2Rubio says open to alternative plans that prevent aid theftBy Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, May 15 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Thursday it will not take part in a U.S.-backe...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Anthropic's lawyers take blame for AI 'hallucination' in music publishers' lawsuit
By Blake Brittain May 15 (Reuters) - An attorney defending artificial-intelligence company Anthropic in a copyright lawsuit over music lyrics told a California federal judge on Thursday that her law firm Latham & Watkins was responsible for an incorrect footnote in an expert report caused by ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Meta Is Delaying The Release Of Its "Behemoth" AI Model Due To Concerns About Its Capabilities - WSJ
May 15 (Reuters) - META IS DELAYING THE RELEASE OF ITS “BEHEMOTH” AI MODEL DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT ITS CAPABILITIES - WSJMETA IS CONTEMPLATING MANAGEMENT CHANGES TO ITS AI PRODUCT GROUP DUE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LLAMA 4 TEAM- WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/2swyafnsReuters
Thu, May 15
Forex
CORRECTED-Bank of Mexico lowers key interest rate to 8.5%
MEXICO CITY, May 15 (Reuters) - The Bank of Mexico lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 8.50% on Thursday, as inflation remains within the bank's target range, saying it could continue cutting by a similar magnitude at future monetary policy meetings.The decision by the cent...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
REFILE-EMERGING MARKETS-Latam assets pause, Mexico's peso slips ahead of Banxico's rate decision
Latam FX off 0.4%, stocks down 0.7%Mexico's interest rate decision at 1900 GMTBrazil retail sales volumes rise in March from FebruaryLatam energy stocks drop as crude prices fall more than 2%Focus on Russia-Ukraine talks in TurkeyBy Nikhil Sharma and Johann M Cherian May 15 (Reuters) - Major ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Trump announces over $200 billion in deals with UAE, White House says
May 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday announced deals totaling over $200 billion between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, including a $14.5 billion commitment between Boeing BA.N, GE Aerospace GE.N and Etihad Airways, the White House said.Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Soccer-US will welcome international fans for World Cup, says FIFA president
By Javier LeiraASUNCION, May 15 (Reuters) - The world will be welcomed to the United States for the 2026 World Cup and this year's Club World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday, days after a meeting with officials from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.The U.S. ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Why Oklo Stock Is Soaring This Week
Shares of Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) are flying this week. Since trading halted last Friday, the nuclear power start-up's stock has surged 28.2% as of 2:33 p.m. ET. The impressive jump comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 both had monster weeks, rising 4.3% and 6.2%, respectively.The company, which develops s...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Commodities
US natgas prices fall 4% to two-week low on big storage build, less demand
US LNG export feedgas hit record high in AprilUS gas output hit record high in AprilUS gas storage about 3% over five-year normalBy Scott DiSavino May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to a two-week low on Thursday on a bigger-than-usual weekly storage build and forecasts for ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
