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Musk's X sues to block Minnesota 'deepfake' law over free speech concerns
By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware, April 23 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's social media platform X sued Minnesota on Wednesday over a state law that bans people from using AI-generated "deepfakes" to influence an election, which the company said violated protections of free speech.The law rep...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Cryptocurrencies
Coinbase bags legal victory as Alabama drops Staking enforcement case
Coinbase scored a win in the legal battle linked to crypto staking wars as Alabama has officially dropped its enforcement action against the exchange. This leaves only five states still chasing Coinbase over its staking program, which lets users earn rewards for helping validate blockchain transactions. This comes in the wake of Coinbase’s recent progress […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 23
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Trump signs orders on university accreditation, foreign gifts
April 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order directing his administration to enforce existing laws requiring universities to disclose when they receive large foreign gifts.Trump signed a second order making changes to the university accreditation process, in or...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Democratic US Senator Dick Durbin to retire, sparking competitive Illinois primary
Durbin's retirement opens competitive Illinois primaryPotential Democratic candidates include Krishnamoorthi, Underwood, StrattonDurbin known for immigration reform advocacy, judiciary confirmationsBy Richard CowanWASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will not seek...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Commodities
Southern New Jersey wildfire 40% contained after burning 12,500 acres
By Mia MacGregorApril 23 - (The Insurer) - A wildfire that broke out Tuesday morning in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned at least 12,500 acres and reached 40% containment by Wednesday afternoon amid the state’s peak wildfire season.The Jones Road Fire ignited in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Man...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
Lam Research beats quarterly revenue estimates on surging AI chip demand
By Priyanka G April 23 (Reuters) - Chip-making equipment supplier Lam Research LRCX.O beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue on Wednesday, fueled by robust demand for advanced AI chips, sending the company's shares up 4.5% in extended trading.The increased appetite for high-...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Commodities
FirstEnergy beats first-quarter profit estimates on higher electricity rates
April 23 (Reuters) - Utility firm FirstEnergy FE.N beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, as the utility was helped by rate hikes.Amid extreme weather conditions and demand growth, U.S. electric utilities are increasing investments in infrastructure to cope with t...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Jing Jin Resigns As CFO Of Greenland Technologies - SEC Filing
April 23 (Reuters) - Greenland Technologies Holding Corp GTEC.O:GREENLAND TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING CORP - ON APRIL 18 JING JIN RESIGNS AS CFO OF GREENLAND TECHNOLOGIES - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0001213900-25-034627]Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Commodities
EXCLUSIVE-GM to increase production at Ohio transmission facility
By Kalea Hall and Nora Eckert DETROIT, April 23 (Reuters) - General Motors GM.N is increasing production of transmissions at its Toledo, Ohio facility, shifting away from EV drive unit manufacturing toward parts for gasoline vehicles, the company confirmed Wednesday.The transmission plant support...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Sunoco Announces 1.25% Increase In Quarterly Distribution And Continues To Target 2025 Distribution Growth Rate Of At Least 5%
April 23 (Reuters) - Energy Transfer LP ET.N:SUNOCO LP ANNOUNCES A 1.25% INCREASE IN QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION AND CONTINUES TO TARGET 2025 DISTRIBUTION GROWTH RATE OF AT LEAST 5%Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Jack In The Box Launching Strategic Alternatives Process For Del Taco
April 23 (Reuters) - Jack in the Box Inc JACK.O:JACK IN THE BOX INC - LAUNCHING STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES PROCESS FOR DEL TACOJACK IN THE BOX INC - WILL ALSO CLOSE 150-200 UNDERPERFORMING RESTAURANTS UNDER A BLOCK CLOSURE PROGRAMJACK IN THE BOX INC: LAUNCHING STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES PROCESS FOR DEL TACO...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Commodities
Tankers chartered by Chevron to move Venezuelan crude seek other business
Marketing of the ships indicates Chevron will not load all cargoes this month One Venezuelan crude cargo still pending returnVessels chartered by Vitol, Reliance and Maurel & Prom departing on scheduleBy Arathy SomasekharHOUSTON, April 23 (Reuters) - Some tankers Chevron had chartered to move cr...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to testify before the Senate HELP in mid-May, Axios reports
April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before the Senate HELP Committee in mid-May, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing an HHS spokesperson.Since taking the top job, Kennedy has slashed jobs in federal public health agencies, which has jeopar...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Nationwide hires USAA's Kyung to lead newly formed P&C business performance office
By Isha MaratheApril 23 - (The Insurer) - Nationwide has hired Jen Kyung, former property and casualty chief underwriting officer at USAA, to lead its P&C business performance office, effective Monday. Kyung has over 25 years of experience in the industry.At USAA, she led underwriting strategy ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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ResMed slightly beats quarterly profit estimates on sleep devices demand
April 23 (Reuters) - Resmed RMD.N beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by demand for its sleep apnea devices used to manage the common sleep disorder.The company manufactures continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, which manage the common sleep disord...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
