By Kanishka Singh – Sheldon Silver, the once-powerful New York State Assembly Speaker who was convicted on corruption charges that resulted in a prison sentence of six and a half …
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Explainer-The U.S. export rule that hammered Huawei teed up to hit Russia
by Reutersby Reuters– The Biden administration is readying a U.S. export rule used against Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei that could curb Russia’s access to global electronics supplies if President Vladimir Putin …
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Shopify eases concerns over fulfillment network changes, shares rebound
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nivedita Balu – Canada’s Shopify Inc said on Monday proposed changes to its fulfillment network would help merchants on its ecommerce platform compete better with big retailers and would …
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U.S. Navy pilot ejects, 7 hurt in F-35 South China Sea ‘landing mishap’
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – Seven U.S. military personnel were hurt on Monday when an F-35C warplane had a “landing mishap” on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the …
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By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON – A tumultuous day on Wall Street saw stocks end higher after posting heavy losses earlier in the day, as uncertainty over rising geopolitical tensions and …
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By Stephanie Kelly, Arathy Somasekhar and Sabrina Valle HOUSTON -The chiefs of major U.S. oil companies Occidental Petroleum Corp and ConocoPhillips offered differing outlooks on the growth of U.S. oil …
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By Alexander Cornwell, Alaa Swilam and Phil Stewart DUBAI -Yemen’s Houthi movement, aligned with Iran, launched a missile attack at the United Arab Emirates on Monday that targeted a base …
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Sinovac regimen gets strong boost from Pfizer, AstraZeneca or J&J COVID shots – study
by Reutersby Reuters– A third booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech or Johnson & Johnson increases antibody levels significantly in those who have previously received two doses of …
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Short sellers up about $114 billion in 2022 amid U.S. market slide- S3 Partners
by Reutersby ReutersNEW YORK – Amid the U.S. stock market’s slide to start the year, short sellers are up about $114 billion in realized and unrealized gains so far in 2022 as …
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By Karen Brettell and Tom Wilson NEW YORK/LONDON – Bitcoin gained on the day on Monday as buyers stepped in to buy the cryptocurrency, after earlier tumbling to its lowest …
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UK’s Johnson faces birthday party allegation as he fights for job
by Reutersby ReutersBy Guy Faulconbridge LONDON – Britain’s Boris Johnson was fighting to shore up his premiership on Monday after his office said his birthday in 2020 was marked by a gathering …
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Amazon discloses staff injury rates showing where it is worse or better than peers
by Reutersby Reuters– Amazon.com Inc on Monday reported injury figures for 2020 showing worse-than-average safety rates in its U.S. warehouses but a better record than peers in delivery. The online retailer also …
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U.S. shortens extension of GAZ Group licenses over tensions with Russia
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday shortened the usual extension of two general licenses for Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer GAZ Group, a Treasury official told Reuters, as the …
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U.S. judge puts off decision on releasing Oath Keepers founder Rhodes
by Reutersby ReutersBy Bruce Tomaso and Jan Wolfe PLANO, Texas – A U.S. judge on Monday said she will rule within the next two days on whether Stewart Rhodes, founder of the …
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Shipping group MSC, Lufthansa offer to buy Alitalia successor
by Reutersby ReutersBy Francesca Landini and Giulia Segreti ROME – Swiss-based shipping group MSC and German carrier Lufthansa want to buy the majority of Alitalia successor ITA Airways and have asked for …
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By Herbert Lash and Sujata Rao NEW YORK/LONDON – The dollar rose to a two-week high on Monday against a basket of currencies, lifted by rising geopolitical risk over Ukraine …
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By David Gaffen and Arathy Somasekhar NEW YORK – Oil prices fell about 2% on Monday, hit by investor concerns over the possibility of quicker than expected interest-rate hikes by …
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Exclusive-U.S. voices concerns to Mexico ahead of decision on America Movil pay TV license
by Reutersby ReutersBy Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY – The United States has raised concerns to Mexico about the implications for competition if that country’s telecom regulator allows behemoth America Movil to enter …
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Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than prior variants; nose swabbing found best for rapid tests
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nancy Lapid – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet …
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Contenders to lead Pemex union criticize old-guard rival ahead of vote
by Reutersby ReutersBy Daina Beth Solomon MEXICO CITY – Candidates vowing to shake up the culture inside Mexico’s massive oil workers’ union lashed out on Monday against a leadership rival seen by …
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Tesla countersues JPMorgan, claims bank sought ‘windfall’ after Musk tweet
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – Tesla Inc on Monday fought back against JPMorgan Chase & Co over a disputed bond contract, countersuing the bank for seeking a “windfall” following …
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Unilever to cut jobs across all regions as Peltz builds stake -source
by Reutersby Reuters– Unilever PLC plans to slash thousands of management positions across its operations, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday. The job cuts will be in the “low …
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Wall Street stocks nosedive, small caps flirt with bear market signal
by Reutersby Reuters– The prospect of a Russian attack on Ukraine and worries about the Federal Reserve moving aggressively to tighten policy sent Wall Street into a tailspin on Monday, with the …
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White House: Biden does not look at stock market to judge economy
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden does not look at the stock market as a way to judge the strength or weakness of the U.S. economy, White House press secretary …
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‘We’re in trouble:’ U.S. envoy urges faster action on climate goals
by Reutersby ReutersBy Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON – The world is “not on a good track” to meet a global goal to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and must intensify efforts …