White House releases strategy to counter anti-Muslim, anti-Arab hate — Dec 12th, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday released a long-awaited strategy for countering anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate, up sharply since the start of the Israel-Gaza war, calling for urgent, continued work to reduce discrimination and bias....

Wolves chief harnesses positivity, atoms in support of O'Neil — Dec 12th, 2024

Wolverhampton Wanderers are one of the favourites for relegation from the Premier League but chairman Jeff Shi has channelled his inner Einstein to throw his support behind manger Gary O'Neil....

Briton gets 12 years' jail in Denmark for 'cum-ex' tax fraud — Dec 12th, 2024

British hedge fund trader Sanjay Shah was sentenced by a Danish court to 12 years in prison after being found guilty on Thursday of defrauding the state to the tune of $1.3 billion in a 'cum-ex' tax case....

Germany to grow between 0.4% and 1.1% in 2025, Ifo Institute says — Dec 12th, 2024

Germany will grow by only 0.4% next year if it fails to overcome structural challenges but can achieve 1.1% growth if the right economic policy course is set, the Ifo Institute said on Thursday....

German economy expected to stagnate in 2025, IfW Kiel says — Dec 12th, 2024

The German economy is expected to stagnate next year following two consecutive years of contraction, the IfW Kiel Institute for the World Economy said on Thursday....

Germany to grow between 0.4% and 1.1% in 2025, Ifo Institute says — Dec 12th, 2024

Germany will grow by only 0.4% next year if it fails to overcome structural challenges but can achieve 1.1% growth if the right economic policy course is set, the Ifo Institute said on Thursday....

Soto says he wants to build a dynasty with Mets — Dec 12th, 2024

Juan Soto said on Thursday he was looking to establish a Major League Baseball (MLB) dynasty with the New York Mets after the 26-year-old signed a record-breaking 15-year, $765-million contract with the team....

Candel's cancer therapy meets late-stage trial goal, shares soar — Dec 11th, 2024

Candel Therapeutics said on Wednesday its experimental immunotherapy for prostate cancer met the main goal of a late-stage trial, helping the company's shares more than double in value in premarket trading....

German economy expected to stagnate in 2025, IfW Kiel says — Dec 12th, 2024

The German economy is expected to stagnate next year following two consecutive years of contraction, the IfW Kiel Institute for the World Economy said on Thursday....

A Minute With: vocal coach Eric Vetro on helping celebrities sing — Dec 12th, 2024

From singers Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter to actors Angelina Jolie and Timothee Chalamet, vocal coach Eric Vetro has worked with numerous celebrities on honing their singing skills....

Daytona 500 schedule to include extra Cup Series practice — Dec 12th, 2024

NASCAR Cup Series drivers will have a little more time to prepare for the 2025 Daytona 500, thanks to a 50-minute pre-qualifying practice being added to the schedule....

Yuan under pressure after report China is considering weaker currency — Dec 12th, 2024

The yuan was under pressure against the dollar on Thursday, giving up some initial gains as markets digested a Reuters report that China is considering allowing a weaker yuan to weather the tariff risks....

ECB sets 2025 SREP requirements for Italian banks — Dec 12th, 2024

Italian banks have started to disclose the minimum best-quality capital requirements for 2025 set by the European Central Bank under its Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)....

US states balk at unusual Clearview AI privacy settlement — Dec 13th, 2024

Twenty-two U.S. states and the District of Columbia told a judge they are opposed to a settlement that would resolve privacy claims against facial recognition company Clearview AI without a concrete plan to award class action damages....

Kings look to turn up intensity in matinee vs. Rangers — Dec 13th, 2024

While a pronounced hot streak has vaulted the Los Angeles Kings to near the top of a crowded Pacific Division, the New York Rangers are still trying to emerge from a lengthy slump....

Rupee to hover near record low as dollar shrugs heightened Fed rate cut odds — Dec 12th, 2024

The Indian rupee is likely to open marginally lower and hover close to its all-time low on Thursday, after U.S. inflation data reinforced bets of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve, but did little to dent the dollar's stride....

France says it is too early to discuss lifting EU sanctions on Syria — Dec 12th, 2024

France said on Thursday it was too soon for the European Union to consider lifting sanctions on Syria following the removal of President Bashar al-Assad and would first focus on defining its position on Syria's transition....

Glencore ties up with Cyclic Materials in copper recycling push — Dec 11th, 2024

Canadian rare earth and metals recycler Cyclic Materials Inc. will supply at least 10 thousand metric tones of recycled copper to Glencore as the Swiss miner looks to secure copper that is expected to soar in demand in the coming years, Cyclic Materials' CEO said....

Indonesia president suggests scrapping regional elections to cut costs — Dec 13th, 2024

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has suggested scrapping one of the country's two nationwide elections to cut costs, advocating a return to a model similar to that used during its three-decade era of authoritarian rule....

Schroders seeks buyers for its Indonesian unit with $4 billion in assets, sources say — Dec 13th, 2024

Schroders is looking to sell its Indonesian business, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter, as the U.K.-headquartered global asset manager weighs exiting some sub-scale markets under its new chief executive....

Shanghai bear cub Junjun becomes breakout star — Dec 13th, 2024

Adoring crowds are flocking to a zoo in Shanghai to watch Junjun, a bear cub just 11 months old, as he frolics in his enclosure playing with toys, such as a favourite tyre, or splashing in a water trough....

Man City condemn racist abuse against captain Walker — Dec 12th, 2024

Manchester City have condemned the online racist abuse aimed at captain Kyle Walker following Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League loss to Juventus....

Lakers not expecting LeBron James to play Friday — Dec 12th, 2024

Taking an eight-day break to rest his sore left foot is the apparent plan for LeBron James with a return to the Lakers this weekend....

Daytona 500 schedule to include extra Cup Series practice — Dec 12th, 2024

NASCAR Cup Series drivers will have a little more time to prepare for the 2025 Daytona 500, thanks to a 50-minute pre-qualifying practice being added to the schedule....

MetLife, General Atlantic to launch reinsurance venture — Dec 11th, 2024

MetLife and General Atlantic are forming a reinsurance venture, the companies' executives told Reuters on Wednesday, the latest in a growing trend of insurers and alternative money managers teaming up to boost returns from low-risk insurance assets....

Exclusive: Aviva's India officials approved brokerage model queried by taxmen — Dec 13th, 2024

An Aviva business model that Indian tax officials say was used to pay agents unlawful commissions from 2017 to 2023 was rolled out internally in 2013 and approved in writing by top India executives, a confidential company document shows....

Blinken says US working to bring home US citizen found in Syria — Dec 12th, 2024

The United States is working to get an American citizen found on Thursday in Syria out of the country and bring him home, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Jordan, where he held meetings to discuss the political transition of Syria....

Japan Nov inflation likely accelerated, exports up on weak yen — Dec 13th, 2024

Japan's core consumer price inflation probably accelerated in November, driven by persistently high rice prices and the phasing out of utility subsidies, a Reuters poll showed on Friday....

Candel's cancer therapy meets late-stage trial goal, shares soar — Dec 11th, 2024

Candel Therapeutics said on Wednesday its experimental immunotherapy for prostate cancer met the main goal of a late-stage trial, helping the company's shares more than double in value in premarket trading....

Central Europe ratings could be tested by new US policies, S&P says — Dec 12th, 2024

Central European credit ratings, most of which carry a stable or positive outlook, are "quite resilient," but the way the new U.S. administration delivers on its pre-electoral promises could pose a challenge, S&P Global said on Thursday....

Wolves chief harnesses positivity, atoms in support of O'Neil — Dec 12th, 2024

Wolverhampton Wanderers are one of the favourites for relegation from the Premier League but chairman Jeff Shi has channelled his inner Einstein to throw his support behind manger Gary O'Neil....

Lakers not expecting LeBron James to play Friday — Dec 12th, 2024

Taking an eight-day break to rest his sore left foot is the apparent plan for LeBron James with a return to the Lakers this weekend....

Reports: Cubs acquire star OF Kyle Tucker from Astros — Dec 13th, 2024

The Chicago Cubs are acquiring star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, according to multiple reports Friday....

Brisk US corn, soy sales paces tempered by China's absence -Braun — Dec 12th, 2024

After multiple weeks of impressive volumes, last week’s U.S. corn and soybean export sales were a disappointment....

MetLife, General Atlantic to launch reinsurance venture — Dec 11th, 2024

MetLife and General Atlantic are forming a reinsurance venture, the companies' executives told Reuters on Wednesday, the latest in a growing trend of insurers and alternative money managers teaming up to boost returns from low-risk insurance assets....

Blinken says US working to bring home US citizen found in Syria — Dec 12th, 2024

The United States is working to get an American citizen found on Thursday in Syria out of the country and bring him home, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Jordan, where he held meetings to discuss the political transition of Syria....

Man City condemn racist abuse against captain Walker — Dec 12th, 2024

Manchester City have condemned the online racist abuse aimed at captain Kyle Walker following Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League loss to Juventus....

AI models’ slowdown spells end of gold rush era — Dec 12th, 2024

Amid the many uncertainties in the artificial intelligence field, one thing has always seemed clear: bigger and more expensive systems produce better results. Hence the relentless fundraising of model developers like $157 billion OpenAI and the mammoth capital expenditures of Big Tech grou...

France says it is too early to discuss lifting EU sanctions on Syria — Dec 12th, 2024

France said on Thursday it was too soon for the European Union to consider lifting sanctions on Syria following the removal of President Bashar al-Assad and would first focus on defining its position on Syria's transition....

China, Egypt agree on need to promote peace in Middle East — Dec 13th, 2024

China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Beijing agreed with Egypt that both nations should promote peace and negotiations to achieve stability in the Middle East, according to a media pool report....

Glencore ties up with Cyclic Materials in copper recycling push — Dec 11th, 2024

Canadian rare earth and metals recycler Cyclic Materials Inc. will supply at least 10 thousand metric tones of recycled copper to Glencore as the Swiss miner looks to secure copper that is expected to soar in demand in the coming years, Cyclic Materials' CEO said....

Poland to push for common funding for defence during EU presidency — Dec 11th, 2024

Poland will make joint European Union financing for defence its priority during its six-month presidency of the 27-nation bloc, arguing that security is a common European good, Poland's Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said on Wednesday....

Central Europe ratings could be tested by new US policies, S&P says — Dec 12th, 2024

Central European credit ratings, most of which carry a stable or positive outlook, are "quite resilient," but the way the new U.S. administration delivers on its pre-electoral promises could pose a challenge, S&P Global said on Thursday....

Yuan under pressure after report China is considering weaker currency — Dec 12th, 2024

The yuan was under pressure against the dollar on Thursday, giving up some initial gains as markets digested a Reuters report that China is considering allowing a weaker yuan to weather the tariff risks....

A Minute With: vocal coach Eric Vetro on helping celebrities sing — Dec 12th, 2024

From singers Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter to actors Angelina Jolie and Timothee Chalamet, vocal coach Eric Vetro has worked with numerous celebrities on honing their singing skills....

Rupee to hover near record low as dollar shrugs heightened Fed rate cut odds — Dec 12th, 2024

The Indian rupee is likely to open marginally lower and hover close to its all-time low on Thursday, after U.S. inflation data reinforced bets of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve, but did little to dent the dollar's stride....

ECB sets 2025 SREP requirements for Italian banks — Dec 12th, 2024

Italian banks have started to disclose the minimum best-quality capital requirements for 2025 set by the European Central Bank under its Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)....

Poland to push for common funding for defence during EU presidency — Dec 11th, 2024

Poland will make joint European Union financing for defence its priority during its six-month presidency of the 27-nation bloc, arguing that security is a common European good, Poland's Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said on Wednesday....

Briton gets 12 years' jail in Denmark for 'cum-ex' tax fraud — Dec 12th, 2024

British hedge fund trader Sanjay Shah was sentenced by a Danish court to 12 years in prison after being found guilty on Thursday of defrauding the state to the tune of $1.3 billion in a 'cum-ex' tax case....

China's bond market sees more economic pain ahead — Dec 13th, 2024

Investors in Chinese bonds head for 2025 betting there will be no miraculous recovery in the economy, putting them at odds with an equities market that has wagered on a revival in consumption....