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White House sends termination letters to some Biden-appointed US Attorneys, email shows
Updates with details in paragraphs 3, 10 including exit of San Francisco U.S. attorney; adds file photosTrump administration issues termination letters to Biden-appointed U.S. AttorneysCustomary resignation requests replaced by termination notices, lawyers saySeveral Biden-appointed U.S. Attorneys c...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
Commodities
US natgas prices climb 2% to two-week high on rising LNG flows, cold weather
Freezing wells cut US output over past weekUS gas production still on track for record high in FebruaryUS LNG export feedgas on track for record high in FebruaryAdds latest pricesBy Scott DiSavinoFeb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a two-week high on Thursday on a slightl...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
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US embassies told to prepare for staff cuts as Trump overhauls diplomatic corps, sources say
Some embassies asked to reduce staff, sources say60 contractors terminated at State Department's bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and LaborTrump tries to reshape diplomatic corps to align with 'America First' agendaBy Daphne Psaledakis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
Stocks
Why Cisco Systems Stock Is Gaining Today
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) stock is climbing higher in Thursday's trading. The company's share price was up 2% as of 2 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index was up 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite index was up 0.9%. Shares had been up as much as 6.3% earlier in trading.After the market closed yester...The Motley Fool
Feb 13, 2025
Stocks
Why Upstart Holdings Stock Was Skyrocketing This Week
Shares of Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) were surging this week after the company delivered smashing results in its fourth-quarter earnings report.It easily beat estimates on the top and bottom lines and gave strong guidance for 2025. Overall, the report showed an inflection point in the company's ...The Motley Fool
Feb 13, 2025
Commodities
Bird flu detected among US veterinarians tested last year, CDC says
Adds expert comment in paragraphs 5 and 6By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Bird flu infections were detected among cattle veterinarians tested last fall, including two people with no known exposure to animals with the virus, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Dise...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
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Trump says Russia should be readmitted to G7
Adds quotes; no reaction from Canada, paragraphs 3-5WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would love to have Russia return to the Group of Seven nations, saying it was a mistake for Moscow to be expelled. Russia had been a member of the G7 club of industriali...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
Commodities
Trump says he will meet with US Steel
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will meet with U.S. Steel.Asked if he would mediate with Nippon Steel in negotiations over U.S. Steel, Trump told reporters that steel tariffs have given U.S. Steel more power.Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Pro-crypto Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as US Secretary of Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has officially taken charge of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after a razor-thin 52-48 Senate vote pushed him through today. No Democrats supported him, and former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to vote against him. The confirmation cements Kennedy, a longtime vaccine […]Cryptopolitan
Feb 13, 2025
Forex
Trump warns BRICS nations could face 100% tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that BRICS nations could face 100% tariffs from the United States "if they want to play games with the dollar.""If any trading gets through, it'll be 100% tariff, at least," he said in response to a quest...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-HubSpot shares hit record high after Q4 results beat estimates
** Shares of HubSpot HUBS.N rise up 5.6% at $827.21, hitting a record high on Thurs, following the marketing software firm's quarterly results that beat analyst expectations ** HUBS pared gains after hitting intra-day high of $881.13. It is also on track for biggest daily pct gain since Nov** Af...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
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Thoma Bravo-backed SailPoint valued at $12.8 billion in muted market return
Adds analyst comments in paragraphs 8, 11 and 13By Niket Nishant and Arasu Kannagi Basil Feb 13 (Reuters) - SailPoint SAIL.O was valued at $12.8 billion after its shares debuted in line with their offer price on Thursday, marking a tepid return to the stock market for the Thoma Bravo-backed iden...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
Commodities
New York approves power line for Equinor offshore wind farm
Feb 13 (Reuters) - New York's utility regulator on Thursday granted a unit of Norwegian energy firm Equinor EQNR.OL permission to build and operate transmission facilities for the company's Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm under construction off the state coast.The transmission line for the ...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street climbs after inflation data; Nvidia and Apple lead
Trade Desk falls on downbeat Q1 revenue forecastMGM Resorts up after Q4 results beat estimates S&P 500 +0.61%, Nasdaq +0.92%, Dow +0.47%Updates with afternoon tradingBy Noel Randewich and Sukriti Gupta Feb 13 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 advanced on Thursday, with gains in Nvidia, Apple and Te...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Task Force Bill Hits New York Senate—What’s At Stake?
The Empire State might be about to receive a fresh wave of crypto regulation. Groundbreaking legislation proposed by New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. would create a 17-member task committee that will examine the realm of digital currency. Revealed on February 12, the proposal seeks to dissec...Bitcoinist
Feb 13, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
CZ Sparks Memecoin Frenzy With Dog Picture: Four.Meme Starts Token Betting Event
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” has taken the crypto market by storm after sharing his dog’s name and picture. The announcement sparked the launch of multiple tokens inspired by the pet and was further fueled by BNB Chain’s memecoin launchpad’s name-guessing contest. Related Read...NewsBTC
Feb 13, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-Papa John's up after report Qatari-backed investment firm to take company private
** Shares of pizza chain operator Papa John's International PZZA.O up ~16% at $50.27 in the afternoon trade** Qatari-backed investment firm Irth Capital Management is eyeing to take PZZA private in a bid for $1.4 billion, Semafor report says, citing people familiar with the matter** Report adds,...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
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US politics newsletter - Elon’s world
By Jeff Mason Feb 13 (Reuters) - As Elon Musk held court with reporters in the Oval Office this week, he faced a challenge: his four-year-old son, who spent part of the session on his father’s shoulders, was, er, intervening. “He’s sticking his fingers in my ears,” Musk said. “So, it’s been h...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
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Trump says he would like conference with Russia, China on defense spending
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would like a conference with Russia and China to discuss defense spending.Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, also said he supports moves toward denuclearization and there is no reason to build nuclear weapon...Reuters
Feb 13, 2025
