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Mixed Martial Arts-Evra makes biting remark about Suarez ahead of MMA debut
By Trevor StynesApril 25 (Reuters) - Former footballer Patrice Evra will make his Mixed Martial Arts debut in May, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) said on Friday, and the Frenchman has already suggested old foe Luis Suarez would be his dream opponent.Evra, who retired from football in 2019 h...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Measles cases in Texas rise to 646, state health department says
April 25 (Reuters) - The Texas health department reported 646 cases of measles in the state on Friday, an increase of 22 cases from three days ago, as the United States battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease.There have been three confirmed deaths from measles this year, accordin...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Deliveroo Confirms It Received An Indicative Proposal From Doordash
April 25 (Reuters) - DELIVEROO PLC ROO.L:DELIVEROO PLC DOORDASH, INC DELIVEROO PLC - RESPONSE TO PRESS SPECULATIONDELIVEROO PLC - CONFIRMS THAT ON 5 APRIL 2025 IT RECEIVED AN INDICATIVE PROPOSAL FROM DOORDASH, INC.DELIVEROO PLC: POSSIBLE OFFER FROM DOORDASH OF 180 PENCE PER DELIVEROO SHAREDELIVERO...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Economic Indicator
These law schools were tops for federal clerkships in 2024
By Karen Sloan April 25 (Reuters) - The University of Chicago Law School sent the highest percentage of 2024 graduates into federal clerkships, marking the fourth time in five years that the school was tops for those coveted positions, American Bar Association data shows.Chicago sent more than 28...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Trump says markets are adjusting to his tariff policy
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters his administration will be reasonable as it enacts tariffs, adding that he thinks financial markets are adjusting to his tariff policy.Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Forex
ANALYSIS-Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks
Japan's finance minister tight-lipped on meeting with US Treasury's BessentKato says currency talks will be tied to trade negotiationsAnalysts see remark as leaving scope for US pressure on yenKato said he explained Japan's wage, inflation issues to BessentRemark suggests BOJ rate hikes ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Stocks
Why NovoCure Stock Skyrocketed This Week
Shares of NovoCure (NASDAQ: NVCR) are edging higher on Thursday. The company's stock gained 0.11% as of 3:30 p.m. ET after fluctuating between gains and losses throughout the session. This muted reaction comes as the S&P 500 gained 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6%.Why? The medical technology ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 25
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Iran sees missile programme as main sticking point in US talks
Latest Iran nuclear talks to be held in OmanUS has threatened to bomb if no dealUranium enrichment and missiles in focusBy Parisa Hafezi and John Irish MUSCAT/PARIS, April 25 (Reuters) - Iran sees its missile programme rather than its uranium enrichment as a bigger obstacle in nuclear talks with ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Cryptocurrencies
New US SEC chair says crypto sector deserves clear regulations
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - The new head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said that the agency has stifled innovation for the cryptocurrency sector by fostering "regulatory uncertainty" in prior years. "Market participants engaging in this technology dese...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say
Russia's Cosmos 2553 satellite has been seen spinning, U.S. firms saySatellite is part of U.S. allegations Russia has a nuclear space weapon program'Tumbling' movements suggest satellite is no longer operationalU.S., Russia have been vying over military space developmentsBy Joey Roulette...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
EU wheat recovers from lows with exports in focus
PARIS, April 25 (Reuters) - Euronext wheat futures rose on Friday after contract lows encouraged technical buying and rekindled export hopes, including possible French sales to Egypt, traders said.September wheat BL2U5 settled up 0.8% at 209.75 euros ($238.53) a metric ton. It earlier reached a one-...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Cryptocurrencies
Cantor Equity shares rally as retail investors cheer crypto venture
By Niket Nishant April 25 (Reuters) - Shares of blank-check firm Cantor Equity Partners CEP.O soared 42% on Friday, extending a scorching rally from the previous session as retail investors flocked to the stock.Over 2,200 users on Stocktwits.com, a social media platform for retail investors,...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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EXCLUSIVE-White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say
Trump administration to defund Social Security Advisory BoardBoard produces independent analysis on Social SecurityAdministration seeks to cut costs, restrict independent voicesBy Nathan Layne April 25 (Reuters) - The White House wants to defund a bipartisan board that advises the president and C...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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US universities help foreign students weather Trump purge
Universities advise students to stay amid legal challengesColleges advise students how to complete coursesTrump Administration urges departuresBy Andrew Hay and Nate Raymond April 25 (Reuters) - From warnings not to leave the country to guidance on how to complete degrees, U.S. universities are a...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Individual investor bears slip, but still elevated - AAII
Nasdaq up ~1.1%, S&P 500 gains ~0.6%, Dow off ~0.1%Materials weakest S&P 500 sector; Cons Disc leads gainersDollar, crude up slightly; bitcoin up >2%; gold off ~1.9%US 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.27%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters rep...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Stocks
Why Old Dominion Freight Line Stock Was Sliding Today
Shares of Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ: ODFL) were falling today in sympathy with a disappointing report from rival Saia, another top less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier.Combined with the report from ODFL the day before, Saia's update is clear evidence that the trade war and weakening economy is ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 25
