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Schumer push to add China tech bill to U.S. defense bill faces hurdles
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's plan to attach a measure to boost U.S. competitiveness with China to a massive defense policy bill fac...
Nov 16, 2021
Bill Gates’ $4 billion high-tech nuclear reactor set for Wyoming coal site
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An advanced nuclear power venture founded by billionaire Bill Gates said on Tuesday it has chosen a town in Wyoming as the site to build a $4 billion demonstr...
Nov 16, 2021
From backflips to pogo sticks, Guinness World Records are smashed
LONDON (Reuters) - From a backflipping gymnast to a man pulling a car while walking on his hands, this year's Guinness World Records Day is as colourful as ever. Talent from around the world have smas...
Nov 16, 2021
Activist investor Trian proposes board changes at Janus Henderson -filing
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON (Reuters) - Trian Fund Management LP has proposed shaking up the board at asset management firm Janus Henderson Group where the activist investment firm now owns a 15.43%...
Nov 16, 2021
Boston Red Sox owner in talks to buy Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team – source
(Reuters) - Boston Red Sox owner Fenway Sports Group LLC is in talks to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins, a source close to the deal said on Tuesday, adding that the hockey team's senior leadership is expe...
Nov 16, 2021
U.S. Treasury’s Yellen extends debt limit default deadline to Dec. 15
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday extended a deadline for a potential U.S. government default to Dec. 15 from Dec. 3, giving Congress more time to ...
Nov 16, 2021
U.S. Senate confirms Google critic Kanter to head Justice Dept Antitrust Division
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Google critic Jonathan Kanter, who was backed by progressives, to head the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. In his confirmati...
Nov 16, 2021
White House to send Kigali amendment on climate warming gases to Senate -officials
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House will send an international agreement that requires countries to phase out greenhouse gases frequently found in refrigerators and air conditioners t...
Nov 16, 2021
Musk, Brazilian govt discuss deal to provide rural Internet, monitor Amazon
By Gram Slattery RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Elon Musk and Brazilian Communications Minister Fabio Faria met in Austin on Tuesday to discuss a potential partnership that would leverage SpaceX technolog...
Nov 16, 2021
U.S. House to vote to censure Republican who tweeted violent video targeting Democrat -source
By Moira Warburton and David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday on a resolution to censure a Republican member for a Twitter post depicting himself ...
Nov 16, 2021
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