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…
Hyundai launches small SUV in India to boost share as rivals gain ground
By Aditi Shah and Riddhima Talwani NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co on Monday launched a small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) in India aimed at young car buyers, a move analysts said…
ByteDance launches new music streaming service in Brazil, Indonesia
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Chinese company ByteDance, which owns short-video company TikTok, on Thursday said it will launch a new music streaming service in Brazil and Indonesia, as it tries to become…
New York Democrat Launches Comeback Bid After House Leadership Sank His Reelection In 2022
New York Democrat Launches Comeback Bid After House Leadership Sank His Reelection In 2022 Arjun Singh on July 5, 2023 Former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York has launched a campaign…
Israel Launches Military Strikes In West Bank Targeting ‘Terrorist Infrastructures’
Israel Launches Military Strikes In West Bank Targeting ‘Terrorist Infrastructures’ Kate Anderson on July 3, 2023 The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) began a major operation Monday morning by sending in military troops…
EXCLUSIVE: Parent Org Launches Ad Campaign Targeting ‘Anti-Parent’ State Politicians
EXCLUSIVE: Parent Org Launches Ad Campaign Targeting ‘Anti-Parent’ State Politicians Reagan Reese on July 1, 2023 Parents Defending Education (PDE) Action, a nonpartisan policy organization, is launching a $15,000 ad campaign targeting…
Sandoz launches rival version of AbbVie’s arthritis drug Humira
(Reuters) – Swiss drugmaker Sandoz said on Saturday it had launched a biosimilar version of AbbVie Inc’s big selling arthritis treatment Humira, adding to U.S. competition for the drug that started in…
NHL Launches ‘Inclusion Coalition’ To Push LGBTQ Initiatives
NHL Launches ‘Inclusion Coalition’ To Push LGBTQ Initiatives Jake Smith on June 27, 2023 The National Hockey League launched the “Player Inclusion Coalition” on Tuesday aimed at pushing LGBTQ and diversity initiatives…
Meta launches Quest+ subscription for VR headsets
(Reuters) – Meta Platforms on Monday launched Meta Quest+, a subscription-based service for its virtual reality (VR) headsets to shape a nascent but high-investment market. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, in a broadcast…
Anne Arundel County Police Launches New Public Complaint Dashboard
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – The Anne Arundel County Police Department has launched its new public-facing Complaint Investigation Dashboard. The dashboard, updated quarterly, provides real-time complaint investigation data, including complaint nature and…
Argentina’s de Pedro, ally to Kirchner, launches presidential bid
By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentine Interior Minister Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro, an ally of powerful Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, announced on Thursday he will run for the ruling…
ESTA Mobile App launches in 40 countries and 24 languages
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the launch of a new mobile application to enable travelers potentially eligible to enter under the Visa Waiver Program to submit ESTA applications easily…
‘Illegal Conditions’: Bernie Sanders Launches Investigation Into Amazon
‘Illegal Conditions’: Bernie Sanders Launches Investigation Into Amazon Will Kessler on June 20, 2023 Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont sent a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Tuesday announcing an investigation…
EU launches debate on economic security with eye on China
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union executive presented on Tuesday its economic security plan which seeks to convince the bloc’s 27 states to agree stronger controls on exports and outflows…
Italy launches ‘Berlusconi’ legal reform to bolster rights of accused
By Emilio Parodi MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s cabinet on Thursday approved a justice reform aimed at strengthening the rights of defendants, measures long advocated by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who died…
French power company Engie launches new electric car charger brand
PARIS (Reuters) – French power company Engie said on Thursday it is launching a new brand called Vianeo which will form part of its push into the potentially fast-growing sector of building…
Miami Mayor Suarez launches long-shot bid for 2024 Republican nomination
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Francis X. Suarez, the mayor of Miami who has overseen a tech-driven economic boom in the city, became the latest Republican to join the burgeoning ranks of presidential aspirants, according…
Former SoftBank chief launches fund focused on LatAm startups
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The former chief executive of SoftBank Group International, Marcelo Claure, on Wednesday launched a fund focused on Latin America with initial commitments of around $440 million. The fund,…
Brazil’s Azul launches exchange offer as part of restructuring plan
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian airline Azul on Tuesday launched exchange offers aimed at pushing forward bonds originally set to mature in 2024 and 2026, the latest move in…
Jill Biden launches presidential campaign fundraising tour for husband Joe
By Nupur Anand and Trevor Hunnicutt NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. first lady Jill Biden on Monday embarked on a fundraising tour to build up President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign coffers, telling…
Catholic Org Launches Initiative Encouraging Parents To Revolt Against Sexually Explicit, Transgender Books
Catholic Org Launches Initiative Encouraging Parents To Revolt Against Sexually Explicit, Transgender Books Reagan Reese on June 2, 2023 A Catholic organization is launching a campaign through the month of June that…
Exchange operator Cboe launches global listing offering
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Exchange operator Cboe Global Markets said on Friday it will let companies list across its U.S. and international exchanges, expanding in a fiercely competitive field dominated in the…
Volkswagen launches extra shifts at Wolfsburg plant – brand board member
HAMBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen has introduced extra shifts at its factory in Wolfsburg, the carmaker’s biggest, after supply chain disruptions in the wake of the Ukraine war and global chip shortage have…
EV maker Faraday Future launches limited edition FF 91 2.0 for $309,000
(Reuters) – Electric vehicle (EV) startup Faraday Future Intelligent Electric launched its limited edition FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance vehicle on Tuesday, priced at $309,000. The company said the model is limited…
China’s Baidu launches $145 million venture capital AI fund
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese search giant Baidu Inc will set up a venture capital fund of 1 billion yuan ($145 million) to back start-ups focused on content generated by artificial intelligence applications,…
Iraq launches $17bn road and rail project to link Asia and Europe
By Timour Azhari BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq launched a $17 billion project on Saturday to link a major commodities port on its southern coast by rail and roads to the border with…
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