By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration said on Monday it has approved conditional funding of up to…
U.S. rail shutdown would be ‘unacceptable,’ White House official says
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France demands Twitter ensure it can preserve ‘safe environment’
PARIS (Reuters) – French regulator Arcom said on Monday it had sent a letter to Twitter asking it to ensure…
Bolivia lowers 2023 growth projection as general strike goes on
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Morgan Stanley IM launches $1 billion climate-focused private equity strategy
By Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley Investment Management said on Monday it had launched a new $1 billion…
‘Krunchy Dream’ welcomes Russian customers after Krispy Kreme exit
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russians craving a doughnut fix can now visit ‘Krunchy Dream’, a string of new cafes opening where…
Fed’s Daly: Currently expect fed funds rate to top out around 5%
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco leader Mary Daly said on Monday she is still expecting…
NBA champion Golden State Warriors are sued over FTX collapse
(Reuters) -The Golden State Warriors were sued on Monday by an FTX customer who accused the reigning National Basketball Association…
Lebanon central bank to use forex rate of 15,000 pounds per dollar as of Feb 1
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon’s central bank will adopt an exchange rate of 15,000 Lebanese pounds per U.S. dollar as of Feb.…
U.S. Supreme Court spurns challenge to Seattle’s hotel worker insurance mandate
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to a 2018 Seattle law requiring…