Justice Department launches sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal custody
Washington, DC – The Justice Department announced a slate of more than 50 new measures Friday aimed at reducing suicides among adults held in federal custody, unveiling one of the most extensive…
Mexican border state searching for two missing American minors
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -The Mexican northern border state of Nuevo Leon has begun a search for two American minors who went missing last week, the state attorney general’s office said. The 16-year-old…
Congress launches probe into Manhattan District Attorney
By David Morgan NEW YORK, NY -U.S. House of Representatives Republicans went on the offensive on Monday against a possible criminal indictment against Donald Trump, launching an investigation into the New York…
Former Kingsdale executive Fein launches new proxy solicitation firm
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former top executive at proxy solicitor Kingsdale Advisors on Monday said he launched a new firm amid growing demand for advice on engaging with shareholders as corporate…
China launches recruitment drive for college graduates
BEIJING (Reuters) – China is launching an annual recruitment of college graduates in large and midsize cities, the official Xinhua news agency said on Sunday, as authorities double down on efforts to…
Brazilian securities watchdog launches new probes into Americanas accounting fiasco
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian securities watchdog CVM said on Friday it has launched two new probes into retailer Americanas SA’s accounting scandal and the firm’s reorganization process. CVM said it launched…
Women’s Group Launches $5 Million Campaign To Oppose Ohio ‘anti-parent’ amendment
Harold Hutchison on March 15, 2023 A conservative women’s organization launched a $5 million ad campaign Wednesday to oppose an “extreme anti-parent” amendment in Ohio that could “cut out” parents from children’s…
Weslaco launches “Se Busca” campaign, Targeting Smugglers
WESLACO, Texas – The Weslaco Border Patrol Station is launching a “Se Busca Información” initiative to assist in combating local human and narcotics smugglers operating their area of responsibility. “Se Busca Información”…
Argentina launches drug gang offensive after violence rocks farm hub city
By Miguel Lo Bianco and Agustin Marcarian ROSARIO (Reuters) – Argentina launched an offensive on gangs in the farm hub city of Rosario on Wednesday, bringing in some 575 security personnel after…
UK regulator launches probe into LME nickel trading halt
By Iain Withers and Eric Onstad LONDON (Reuters) -A British financial watchdog on Friday launched its first ever investigation of a UK exchange for possible misconduct after the London Metal Exchange’s decision…
Ford launches automated driving unit Latitude AI months after winding down Argo
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co on Thursday launched a new automated driving system subsidiary, Latitude AI, months after winding down operations of its former self-driving technology unit Argo AI. Carmakers including Mercedes-Benz…
SkyBridge launches $50 million recovery fund – email to investors
NEW YORK (Reuters) – SkyBridge Capital is launching a new fund to acquire holdings in 10-15 companies from distressed investors, the investment firm said in an e-mail seen by Reuters. SkyBridge, founded…
Major Airliner Launches $100 Million Fund For ‘Sustainable’ Jet Fuel Made With Used Cooking Oil, Household Trash
Major Airliner Launches $100 Million Fund For ‘Sustainable’ Jet Fuel Made With Used Cooking Oil, Household Trash John Hugh DeMastri on February 21, 2023 United Airlines announced a $100 million investment in…
Anti-ESG crusader Ramaswamy launches U.S. presidential bid
By Isla Binnie NEW YORK (Reuters) – Vivek Ramaswamy, the activist investor who launched a firm last year to pressure companies to abandon environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives, said on…
United Airlines launches $100 million sustainable fuel investment fund
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) – United Airlines launched on Tuesday a more than $100 million investment fund to support start-ups focused on the research and production of sustainable aviation fuel…
University Launches Investigation Into Pork Put Outside Jewish Student’s Dorm
University Launches Investigation Into Pork Put Outside Jewish Student’s Dorm Kate Anderson on February 14, 2023 Three Jewish students at the University of Denver Colorado (UD) suffered a series of antisemitic incidents,…
Peltz ends Disney proxy fight as Iger launches restructuring
(Reuters) – Activist investor Nelson Peltz called off his bid for a seat on the board of Walt Disney Co on Thursday after Chief Executive Bob Iger revealed a plan to restructure…
House GOP Launches Investigation Into Biden’s Climate Envoy Over China Talks
House GOP Launches Investigation Into Biden’s Climate Envoy Over China Talks John Hugh DeMastri on February 3, 2023 The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability launched an investigation Thursday into John Kerry,…
Honduras launches $280 million U.N.-backed humanitarian aid plan
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – Honduras and the United Nations launched on Thursday a humanitarian aid plan aiming to reach more than 2 million of the Central American country’s most vulnerable people, the groups…
RGV Sector launches Support K-9 Program with “Chappie”
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol is excited to introduce our newest family member, support K-9 “Chappie”. “Chappie,” a 2-year-old Standard Poodle, is one of five dogs who recently graduated as…
Roche launches new test to detect fast spreading Omicron sub-variant
ZURICH (Reuters) – Roche has launched a new PCR test to detect a fast-spreading sub-variant of the Omicron variant of Coronavirus, the Swiss drugmaker said on Thursday. The new test specifically targets…
Pennacchio Highlights Reforms After AG Launches Investigation Into Voting Machine Problems
In response to a new investigation launched by the Attorney General into Monmouth County voting machine problems, Sen. Joe Pennacchio called on the Senate to advance his legislation that would require open…
Border Patrol Launches Support Canine Program
WASHINGTON – This week U.S. Border Patrol agents and their furry, four-legged canine partners began a journey and mission to help improve the mental health of the Border Patrol workforce nationwide. A…
U.S. Treasury launches debt limit cash management measures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday began using extraordinary cash management measures to continue borrowing under the federal debt limit, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told congressional leaders. The Treasury…
Southwest launches one-way fares starting $49 for some routes
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co on Tuesday launched a limited fare sale for select one-way routes, days after the carrier’s massive flight disruptions in December. The airline said it will offer the…
French drug company Servier launches Mediator appeal
PARIS (Reuters) – French drugmaker Servier on Monday launched its appeal against manslaughter and deception convictions handed down by a Paris court in 2021 in connection with weight-loss pill Mediator. At least…
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