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From coast to coast, U.S. heat wave threatens to tighten its grip
By Tim McLaughlin and Brendan O'Brien BOSTON (Reuters) - A heat wave on Wednesday was expected to smother a broad swath of the United States for a second day, pushing temperatures to record highs in m...
Jul 20, 2022
U.S. announces $1.2 billion healthcare crackdown tied to telehealth, cardiovascular tests
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department unveiled a $1.2 billion healthcare fraud crackdown on Wednesday, revealing criminal charges against 36 defendants for alleged fraud...
Jul 20, 2022
Credit Suisse signs Mexico alliance agreement with Actinver
ZURICH (Reuters) - Credit Suisse has signed an alliance agreement with Corporacion Actinver to develop their wealth management businesses in Mexico, the Swiss bank said on Wednesday. Under the arrange...
Jul 20, 2022
South Africa inflation strikes 13-year high on eve of rates call
By Alexander Winning JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African inflation surged to a 13-year high in June, data showed on Wednesday, moving further away from the central bank's target the day before an i...
Jul 20, 2022
US Central states, Texas break power use records again in heat wave
(Reuters) - Power use in Texas and other central states hit all-time highs Tuesday and could break that record again in Texas on Wednesday as homes and businesses crank up air conditioners to escape a...
Jul 20, 2022
Toshiba selects Bain, CVC, Brookfield, Japan funds for second round – sources
By Makiko Yamazaki and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp has selected four bidders including private equity firms Bain Capital, CVC Capital Partners and Brookfield Asset Manageme...
Jul 20, 2022
Rolls-Royce says CEO did not suggest Raytheon aimed to spin off P&W
FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - Rolls-Royce on Wednesday said its chief executive had not speculated that Raytheon Technologies might spin off rival engine maker Pratt & Whitney (P&W), rejecting a re...
Jul 20, 2022
U.S. Postal Service plans to up electric delivery vehicle purchases
(Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said Wednesday it plans to buy at least 25,000 electric delivery vehicles - more than twice its prior estimate - as it works to replace its aging fleet. USPS...
Jul 20, 2022
Ship insurers seek more assurances on Ukraine grain corridor
LONDON (Reuters) - Insurers will only be willing to cover ships sailing through a proposed corridor to get Ukrainian grain out if there are arrangements for international navy escorts and a clear stra...
Jul 20, 2022
Brazilian freight marketplace Frete.com buys transportation software provider
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian freight marketplace Frete.com has completed its first acquisition, of transportation management software provider InterSite. Focused on managing transportation of agric...
Jul 20, 2022
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