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In rare meeting without U.S. ally, Western army chiefs meet to show Ukraine unity
Closed-door meeting in Paris excludes the U.S.Commanders to discuss Ukraine support and post-ceasefire ideasUnease over U.S. moves draws Australia, Japan as well as EuropeBy Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish PARIS/QUEBEC, March 11 (Reuters) - More than 30 army chiefs among Washington's closest ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
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Court says power wielded by watchdog agency's head warranted firing by Trump
By Nate Raymond March 11 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court said it allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to fire the head of a watchdog agency after concluding he wielded significant executive power that made him removable at-will, including by working to halt mass firings of government workers b...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
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Palestinian Columbia student protestor's challenge to arrest turns to US federal court
Deportation temporarily halted by US district judgeArrest came as part of Trump's policy against pro-Palestinian foreign studentsLegal battle centers on free speech and legality of detentionBy Tom Hals and Luc Cohen NEW YORK, March 11 (Reuters) - A legal battle over an arrested Palestinian ac...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
Cryptocurrencies
Republicans join bill to protect workers after DOGE firings
Republicans GOP leaders have joined liberals in a new bipartisan bill meant to assist thousands of federal workers dismissed by the federal job-sweeping spree of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the controversial agency led by billionaire Elon Musk. The Protect Our Probationary Employees Act, brought forward by Democratic Representative Sarah Elfreth of Maryland, is […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Mar 11
Stocks
Will "Tarzhay" Be Enough to Turn Target Stock Around?
Target (NYSE: TGT) is hovering around a 52-week low after reporting fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings.For fiscal 2025, Target is forecasting a modest increase in operating margin and just a 1% increase in net sales. But the retailer expects to turn the business around by 2030 through a $15 billion...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 11
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Checking In on Washington, D.C., Happenings
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Mary Long discuss:How investors can prepare for tariff disturbance.BlackRock's latest acquisition.The reasons for and against a national strategic reserve of cryptocurrency.Then, Mary and Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey debrief on their trip to...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 11
Stocks
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Dow decline after Trump's fresh tariffs on Canada
US job openings rise to 7.74 million in JanuaryDelta Air Lines lowers first-quarter forecast, shares fallKohl's slides on bleak annual sales forecastDow Transportation index touches seven-month lowIndexes: Dow slips 0.85%, S&P 500 off 0.37%, Nasdaq up 0.18%By Johann M Cherian and Pranav Kash...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
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Measles cases rise to 223 in Texas, state health department says
March 11 (Reuters) - The Texas health department reported 223 measles cases in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 25 cases from its previous count.Cases in the Gaines county, the center of the outbreak, rose to 156 from 137 cases as of March 7, the Texas Department of State Health Services said. H...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
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CRC targets Kansas expansion with hire of RT Specialty's Zelenc
By Isha MaratheMarch 11 - (The Insurer) - CRC Group has hired Matthew Zelenc, former senior vice president at RT Specialty, as senior vice president and senior broker within CRC Specialty's ExecPro and healthcare practice groups. Zelenc will report to CRC's Chicago office while spearheading...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
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Motor racing-Teen ace Bearman juggles F1 fame and 'normal' life
By Alan BaldwinMarch 11 (Reuters) - Oliver Bearman raced for Ferrari in Formula One last year, has gone on training rides with cycling great Tadej Pogacar and this weekend starts his first full season against the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.Still only 19, and a Monaco resident like ma...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
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REFILE-Stellantis' Maserati brand cancels plans for electric sports car
MILAN, March 11 (Reuters) - Stellantis-owned STLAM.MI Maserati has cancelled plans for an electric version of its MC20 sports car because of expected poor demand, the struggling luxury carmaker said on Tuesday.The MC 20 Folgore had been due to debut this year.Maserati has taken the decision because ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
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Texas Health Department Reports 223 Measles Cases As Of March 11
March 11 (Reuters) - TEXAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT:TEXAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS 223 MEASLES CASES AS OF MARCH 11TEXAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS 29 HOSPITALIZATIONS IN MEASLES PATIENTS AS OF MARCH 11TEXAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS 156 MEASLES CASES IN GAINES COUNTY AS OF MARCH 11Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
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CORRECTED-Central Europe's economies should reform to respond to slowing trade growth, IMF says
Central Europe's economies heavily depend on tradeSlowing global trade poses risks to the region, IMF saysReforms to boost productivity, removing EU trade barriers could helpBy Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, March 11 (Reuters) - Central Europe's export-dependent economies face risks from slowi...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
Cryptocurrencies
US stock markets plunge yet again as Trump raises tariffs on Canada
The stock market tanked Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced another round of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, sending investors scrambling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 400 points (0.9%), the S&P 500 fell 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite managed to hold a 0.1% gain, according to data from CNBC. The S&P 500 is […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Mar 11
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Don't bank on "Drill, Baby, Drill"
Nasdaq slightly red, S&P 500 off ~0.7%, Dow down >1%All S&P 500 sectors fall; Industrials weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index down ~1.4%Dollar declines; gold up ~1%; crude up >1%; bitcoin up ~2.5%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.25%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of mar...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
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Why Reddit Stock Just Popped
Investors in Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) stock are having a terrific Tuesday, as shares rise 10.7% through 11:10 a.m. ET.Shares of the social media discussion site, which had more than quadrupled since its initial public offering (IPO) last year, topping $225 in early February, have been cut in half over th...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 11
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Warren Buffett Is Selling Bank of America and Citigroup Stock and Is Piling Into This High-Yield Investment Instead
In his February letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett announced a new record Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) set in 2024: It paid more in taxes than any company ever paid the U.S. government in a single year. And that's despite significantly lower tax rates in recent years than throu...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 11
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US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
Judge finds DOGE is likely subject to FOIA lawWatchdog group sought records on DOGE's operationsJudge cites "unusual secrecy" surrounding DOGEBy Nate Raymond March 10 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday ordered the government-downsizing team created by U.S. President Donald Trump an...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
Commodities
USDA cuts over $1 billion in funding for schools, local food purchases
By Brad Brooks March 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Agriculture Department has cut two federal programs that spent over $1 billion annually to help schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches, the agency has confirmed to Reuters.The School Nutrition Association, which represents cafeter...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
