By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on an ally of Israel’s far-right national security minister and two entities that raised money for Israeli men …
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USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread
by Reutersby ReutersBy Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of bird flu in dairy herds, but …
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Wells Fargo bond saleswoman sues over ‘unapologetically sexist’ workplace
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Wells Fargo was accused of sex discrimination in a lawsuit by a bond saleswoman who said the fourth-largest U.S. bank denied pay and promotions available …
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By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee launched a program on Friday to combat voter fraud in the lead-up to the November election, even …
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Russian missiles destroy grain storage facilities in Odesa region, Ukraine says
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) -Russian missiles hit the port of Pivdennyi in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region on Friday, destroying grain storage facilities and foodstuffs they contained, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other officials said. …
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RFK Jr running mate injects needed cash in independent’s campaign
by Reutersby ReutersBy Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) – The role Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, will play in his White House bid is coming into focus, as the wealthy lawyer …
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US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state leaders
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nichola Groom (Reuters) -The Biden administration took steps on Friday to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska, angering state officials who said the restrictions will …
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Israel’s Iran attack carefully calibrated after internal splits, US pressure
by Reutersby ReutersBy Samia Nakhoul, Parisa Hafezi and James Mackenzie DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel’s apparent strike on Iran after days of vacillation was small and appeared calibrated to dial back risks of a …
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Person engulfed in flames outside NY courthouse where Trump trial underway, says CNN
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) -A person was covered in flames outside the New York courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial is underway, CNN reported on Friday. Representatives for New …
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Superfund designations could fuel PFAS litigation, enforcement
by Reutersby ReutersBy Clark Mindock (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated two of the most commonly used “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances under the federal Superfund law, in a …
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Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York’s Columbia campus
by Reutersby Reuters(This April 18 story has been refiled to correct the day of arrest to Thursday, not Wednesday, in paragraph 1) By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters …
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Factbox-Airlines suspend flights due to Middle East tensions
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Global airlines changed flight routes over Iran, canceled some flights, diverted others to alternate airports or returned planes to the points of departure on Friday, as Israel’s reported …
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By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights chief called for countries to take concrete steps on reparations for people of African descent at a U.N. meeting …
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U.S. national dies in Russian-controlled Donetsk – Russian journalist
by Reutersby ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) – Russell Bentley, a U.S. national, has died in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in Ukraine, Margarita Simonyan, head of Russia’s state media outlet RT, wrote on Telegram …
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By Jamie Freed (Reuters) -Airlines changed flight paths over Iran, cancelled some flights, diverted others to alternate airports or returned planes to their departure points on Friday due to airspace …
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By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will unveil in the coming days guidelines for the use of carbon offsets inside and outside of government to build confidence …
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WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -The World Health Organization is likely to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and Johnson-made children’s cough syrup found in Nigeria last week, it …
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Stellantis to recall over 38,000 vehicles on potential airbag deployment issues
by Reutersby Reuters(This March 20 story has been corrected to say Stellantis, not Chrysler, is recalling vehicles in the headline and paragraph 1) (Reuters) – Stellantis is recalling 38,164 vehicles due to …
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Biden’s tariff warnings signal sharp anti-China election battle
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) – The Biden administration’s threat to impose more tariffs on China is the latest election-year signal that frostier relations with China are likely to follow regardless …
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By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers have tucked sanctions on Iran’s oil exports in the House of Representatives’ aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific after Tehran’s …
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US designates PFAS chemicals as Superfund hazardous substances
by Reutersby ReutersBy Clark Mindock (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday designated a pair of widely used industrial chemicals as hazardous substances under the country’s Superfund program, accelerating a …
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Michigan seeks comment on permit to increase Marathon refinery throughput
by Reutersby ReutersBy Laura Sanicola and Nicole Jao (Reuters) – A Michigan regulator said this week it is seeking public comment on a proposed permit that would allow Marathon Petroleum to boost …
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Gun makers urge US Supreme Court to hear appeal in Mexico’s lawsuit
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nate Raymond (Reuters) -U.S. gun manufacturers on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit seeking to hold them responsible for facilitating …
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US air safety agency requires more down time for traffic controllers
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration will require 10 hours off between shifts for air traffic controllers, and 12 hours off before a midnight shift, effective in 90 …
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Dubai faces massive clean up after deluge swamps glitzy desert city
by Reutersby ReutersDUBAI (Reuters) -Dubai, a city in the desert proud of its modern gloss, faced the towering task on Thursday of clearing its waterclogged roads and drying out flooded homes two …