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Penguin, Simon & Schuster ask judge to reject U.S. antitrust lawsuit
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two major book publishers told a judge a U.S. Justice Department antitrust lawsuit should be rejected, calling the government's arguments "legally, factually...
Dec 13, 2021
BlackRock cuts European government debt bets as yields seen rising
LONDON (Reuters) -BlackRock Inc trimmed its exposure to European government bonds and said it favoured equities over fixed income in the year ahead as inflation will settle above pre-pandemic levels. ...
Dec 13, 2021
Willie Nelson coming to Peoria Civic Center — on 4/20
PEORIA, Ill. – Willie Nelson is going back “on the road again.” The country music superstar is going on tour, and is coming to the Peoria Civic Center on April 20th. Yes, 4/20. Ticke...
Dec 13, 2021
Biden and Manchin may speak on Monday as Democrats push $2 trillion spending bill
By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin are expected to speak by telephone as soon as Monday as the White House seeks to help Democrats resolve a number of...
Dec 13, 2021
Factbox-U.S. banks tighten COVID-19 precautions as Omicron variant spreads
(Reuters) - U.S. banks have been more proactive than other industries in encouraging employees back to the office, but those plans have come under renewed scrutiny due to the rapid spread of the Omicr...
Dec 13, 2021
U.S. Treasury’s Yellen endorses G7 statement on antibiotics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday endorsed a G7 finance leaders statement supporting development of new antibiotics to combat growing microbial resistance and discu...
Dec 13, 2021
Nassar victims reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics, Olympic committee -WSJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Victims of disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar have reached a $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and their insurers...
Dec 13, 2021
Fidelity pauses return-to-office, cites rising COVID risk
(Reuters) - Fidelity Investments on Monday said it has paused voluntary return-to-office plans for employees in New England, citing a rising risk from the COVID-19 pandemic. A spokesman for the family...
Dec 13, 2021
Over 900 American citizens, permanent residents left Afghanistan with U.S. help -agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has helped over 900 American citizens and lawful permanent residents to leave Afghanistan and relocate to the United States since Aug. 31, after the chaotic en...
Dec 13, 2021
U.S. consumers see near-term inflation rising at twice pace of wage gains, survey shows
By Jonnelle Marte (Reuters) - U.S. consumers' short-term inflation expectations pushed higher in November and expectations for future earnings growth dropped, suggesting they expect price increases to...
Dec 13, 2021
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