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Jury selection opens in Harvey Weinstein's new sex crimes trial in NY
Weinstein's 2020 conviction overturned, new trial orderedHe faces one rape count, two criminal sexual act countsFormer Hollywood mogul has pleaded not guiltyBy Jack Queen NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Jury selection began on Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's new trial on rape and sexual assa...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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State Department, in response to memo on proposed cuts, says there is no final budget
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Tuesday said that there is no final budget yet when asked about media reports of an internal planning document that showed President Donald Trump's administration wants to slash the State Department by about half."I can tell you t...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Technical Analysis
Forex Today: The BoC meets, and Chief Powell speaks
The Greenback’s deep sell-off appears to have taken a breather on Tuesday despite trade tensions remained well in place, all against the backdrop of rising expectations prior to the release of US Retail Sales and the speech of Chair Powell on Wednesday.Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
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Whistleblower org says DOGE may have caused 'significant cyber breach' at US labor watchdog
By Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - A whistleblower complaint says that billionaire Elon Musk's team of technologists may have been responsible for a "significant cybersecurity breach," likely of sensitive case files, at America's federal labor watchdo...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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DOGE staffer appointed as acting head of US State Dept foreign assistance office
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The administration of President Donald Trump has appointed a key member of billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as the acting head of foreign assistance at the State Department, according to a senior U.S. official and an...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
US natgas prices hold near 9-week low on rising output, lower demand
US gas used to produce power falls to near three-year lowUS gas output and demand will both peak in 2032US LNG export feedgas on track to hit record high in AprilUS gas output on track to hit record high in AprilUS gas storage about 4% below five-year averageBy Scott DiSavino April 15 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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Meta's Zuckerberg eyed Instagram spinoff amid antitrust scrutiny, document shows
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Meta's META.O CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off popular social media app Instagram in 2018 in anticipation of a potential antitrust suit, documents unveiled at a trial in Washington, D.C. showed on Tuesday. It came during Zuckerberg's second day tes...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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US lifting sanctions on key aide to Hungary's Orban
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The United States is removing sanctions on a close aide of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the State Department said on Tuesday, adding that the punitive measures were inconsistent with U.S. foreign policy interests.Secretary of State M...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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UK business minister Reynolds to visit China later this year, Guardian reports
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - Britain's business minister, Jonathan Reynolds, will travel to China later this year in a bid to boost trade and investment between the two countries, the Guardian newspaper reported on Tuesday. Asked about the media report, Reynolds' office, the department for b...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks dip but bonds and the dollar bounce back amid pause in tariff turmoil
Wall St stocks dip after Europe, Asia shares riseUS Treasuries, dollar reboundTrump touts autos tariff modificationBank of America, Citi and Wells Fargo report strong profitsOil prices edge downBy Lawrence Delevingne and Samuel Indyk BOSTON/LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - Some trade policy relief an...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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US removes Orban aide Rogan from sanctions list, Treasury Dept website shows
April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department has removed sanctions imposed on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's aide Antal Rogan, according to a notice posted to the Treasury Department's website on Tuesday.Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
Trump exempts dozens of coal plants from mercury, air toxics limits
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has exempted 47 companies from regulations to curb mercury and air toxics for their coal-fired power plants for two years, according to a list of facilities published by the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday.T...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
SOFTS-Coffee rallies on tight stocks, raw sugar hits 2-1/2 year lows
NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Coffee prices rose on Tuesday as investor focus returned to extremely tight stocks and relief in wider markets after U.S. President Donald Trump's latest changes in tariff policy , while raw sugar hit the lowest price in more than two years. Investo...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
Bristol Myers' heart disease drug fails to meet main goals in late-stage study (April 14)
April 14 (Reuters) - Bristol Myers Squibb's BMY.N drug to treat a type of heart disease did not significantly improve functional capacity and symptoms in patients, failing to meet the main goals of a late-stage study, the company said on Monday.The New Jersey-based company's shares fell 1.6%...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Economic Indicator
US judge says Labor Department can't ban DEI by contractors, for now
By Daniel Wiessner April 15 (Reuters) - A federal judge has extended an earlier ruling barring the U.S. Department of Labor from requiring contractors and grant recipients to cease diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the direction of President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Matthew Ken...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Wednesday, April 16
On the U.S. economic tap, retail sales are forecast to have jumped 1.3% in March, compared with a modest 0.2% rise in February. Excluding sales of automobiles, retail sales are projected to have edged up 0.3% last month, after rising at the same rate in the prior month. Meanwhile, industrial product...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
EXCLUSIVE-Mali shuts Barrick Gold's Bamako office over alleged non-payment of taxes
Barrick office closure escalates tensions between company and governmentBarrick signed agreement in February, says Mali failed to execute itMali has been blocking Barrick's gold exports since NovemberBy Portia Crowe DAKAR, April 15 (Reuters) - Malian authorities have shut the Canadian miner B...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Cryptocurrencies
Trump goes after Harvard’s tax-exempt status as standoff escalates
On Tuesday, President Trump warned Harvard University that it could lose its tax-exempt status. This is because it replied to a list of White House demands as blurring the lines of academic freedom. Trump said, “Perhaps Harvard should lose its Tax Exempt Status and be Taxed as a Political Entity if it keeps pushing political, […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 15
