Carl Icahn Icahn launches proxy fight after stalled talks with Occidental CEOReuters - By Gary McWilliamsHOUSTON (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn on Thursday formally launched a proxy fight against Occidental Petroleum (OXY.N) to win control of four board seats, according to a regulatory filing, talks
J.C. Penney Exclusive: J.C. Penney taps debt restructuring advisers - sourcesReuters - By Jessica DiNapoli and Mike Spector(Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc (JCP.N) has hired advisers to explore debt restructuring options that would buy more time for the money-losing U.S. retailer to forge a turnaround, people familiar with matter
WeWork Exclusive: WeWork to host Wall Street analyst day in IPO push - sourcesReuters - By Joshua FranklinNEW YORK (Reuters) - The We Company, parent of flexible workspace operator WeWork, plans to host an analyst day for Wall Street banks on July 31, as the company steps up its preparations for an initial
Christchurch Gas explosion in New Zealand's Christchurch injures several peopleReuters - by Charlotte GreenfieldWELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand emergency services evacuated residents near what they said was a suspected gas explosion in the South Island city of Christchurch on Friday that left a house on fire
Jair Bolsonaro Brazil's Bolsonaro plans to tap his son as envoy to U.S. even if it hurts his popularityReuters - by Eduardo SimõesSAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro reiterated on Thursday that he intends to nominate his son Eduardo to be ambassador to the United States, even if it damages his popularity. "I
Entertainment New 'Cats' movie trailer brings out the clawsReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The star-laden movie version of hit stage musical "Cats" released its first trailer on Thursday, but first impressions were far from cuddly. The movie, to be released in December,
Antonin Scalia Trump likely to pick Scalia's son for labor secretary: PoliticoReuters - by Makini Brice and Eric BeechWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to pick Eugene Scalia, the oldest son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, to be the secretary of labor, Politico reported on citing
Compensation Japan foreign minister to summon South Korea envoy over WW2 laborer row: NHKReuters - by Linda Sieg and William MallardTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono plans to summon South Korea's ambassador on Friday in a deepening political and economic row over compensation for Korean forced laborers in the World
Huawei UK's new PM must take 5G decision on Huawei urgently: committeeReuters - by Michael HoldenLONDON (Reuters) - The new prime minister must take a decision on whether to include China's Huawei in Britain's 5G telecoms network urgently as the ongoing debate is damaging international relations,
Bank of Japan No need for further BOJ easing, most Japan firms say: pollReuters - By Tetsushi KajimotoTOKYO (Reuters) - An overwhelming majority of Japanese firms see no need for the Bank of Japan to ease policy further this year, a Reuters survey showed, despite speculation the central bank may do so
Shinzo Abe Japanese firms want Abe to keep big majority in upper house election: pollReuters - By Tetsushi KajimotoTOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese companies hope Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc will be able to keep its large majority in upper house elections on Sunday, a Reuters poll showed, despite concerns
Josh Frydenberg Australia government promises funds to expand bank watchdog powers: paperReuters - by Wayne Cole in SydneySYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised funding for a major expansion of the powers of the country's banking watchdog, including a veto on the appointment of directors, the
Xinjiang Saudi Arabia defends letter backing China's Xinjiang policyReuters - By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia on Thursday defended signing a letter along with 36 other countries in support of China's policies in its western region of Xinjiang, where the United Nations says
Rory McIlroy McIlroy's shocking start all too predictableReuters - by Andrew Both in CaryROYAL PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Another poor start by Rory McIlroy at a major championship on Thursday hardly shocked some former players who used the words "choke" and "inexcusable" to describe
Title X Illinois to defy Trump administration's abortion referral 'gag rule'Reuters - By Karen PierogCHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois will defy enforcement of the Trump administration's rule barring taxpayer-backed family planning clinics from making abortion referrals, the governor said on Thursday, announcing
Sports WTA roundup: Tig upsets Sevastova in BucharestReutersPatricia Maria Tig stunned top-seeded Anastasija Sevastova 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the BRD Bucharest Open in Romania. The 24-year-old Romanian recorded 31 winners against 20
EPA Trump EPA allows use of controversial pesticideReuters - By Valerie Volcovici(Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday said it will not ban the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to health issues in children, from use on U.S.-grown fruits
Turkey U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to sanction TurkeyReuters - By Alexandra Alper and Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic U.S. lawmakers pressed President Donald Trump on Thursday to impose sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian missile defense system, saying he
Boeing Boeing takes $4.9 billion charge for prolonged grounding of 737 MAX planesReuters - By Eric M. JohnsonSEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Thursday it would take an after-tax charge of $4.9 billion in the second quarter on estimated disruptions from the prolonged grounding of its lucrative 737
Boris Johnson Three British ministers set to resign if Johnson becomes PM: The TimesReuters - by Philip George in Bengaluru(Reuters) - Three British cabinet ministers are set to resign the day Boris Johnson, if as expected, becomes Britain's next prime minister, The Times newspaper reported on Thursday. British justice minister
Brazil Brazil government to detail stimulus package on July 24Reuters - by Lisandra ParaguassuBRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's government is expected to detail its plans to release funds from the workers' severance fund, known as FGTS, on July 24, the presidential chief of staff Onyx Lorenzoni said
Nancy Pelosi House Speaker Pelosi to meet with Representative Ocasio-Cortez next weekReuters - by Susan CornwellWASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will meet on July 25 with U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a freshman lawmaker who has clashed with Republican President Donald Trump and
U.S. Dept. of Defense ERAPSCO awarded $1.04 billion U.S. defense contract: PentagonReuters - by David AlexanderWASHINGTON (Reuters) - ERAPSCO, a joint venture between Sparton Corp and a subsidiary of Ultra Electronics, was awarded a $1.041 billion U.S. defense contract on Thursday to produce air-launched, expendable
Tom Cruise Tom Cruise delights fans with first look at 'Top Gun: Maverick'Reuters - by Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Top Gun" roared back on Thursday when Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con to show the first trailer for the long-awaited sequel to his military action movie. "Top
Fort Lauderdale, FL Fort Lauderdale suffers water shortage after construction mishapReuters - By Alex Dobuzinskis(Reuters) - Faucets in the Florida city of Fort Lauderdale began running dry on Thursday after a construction firm damaged a water main, forcing the closure of City Hall and a number of businesses on hot
Gynecology Night shifts, long hours linked to miscarriages and preterm birthsReuters - By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who work nights or long hours may be more likely to have a miscarriage or preterm delivery than mothers with day jobs, a research review suggests. With night shifts, women
Ricardo Rosselló More Puerto Rico protests planned as governor resists calls to resignReuters - By Karen Pierog in ChicagoSAN JUAN (Reuters) - Massive and at times violent protests in Puerto Rico showed no sign of stopping as labor unions on Thursday organized a Friday march to keep up pressure on the governor to resign,
Iran Iran floats offer on nuclear inspections; U.S. skepticalReuters - By Arshad Mohammed and Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran on Thursday signaled a willingness to engage in diplomacy to defuse tensions with the United States with a modest offer on its nuclear program that met immediate skepticism
Sports U.S. fans at heart of growing Arsenal fan protestsReuters - By Peter HallCHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Arsenal fan websites in the United States are playing a pivotal role in a protest campaign against the club's owners as a petition demanding change surpassed 100,000
Microsoft Microsoft shares hit record highs, powered by growing cloud salesReuters - By Vibhuti Sharma and Stephen Nellis(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) on Thursday beat analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit, driven by continued sales increases from its cloud business and sending its shares to all-time
Carl Icahn Icahn launches proxy fight after stalled talks with Occidental CEOReuters - By Gary McWilliamsHOUSTON (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn on Thursday formally launched a proxy fight against Occidental Petroleum (OXY.N) to win control of four board seats, according to a regulatory filing, talks
J.C. Penney Exclusive: J.C. Penney taps debt restructuring advisers - sourcesReuters - By Jessica DiNapoli and Mike Spector(Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc (JCP.N) has hired advisers to explore debt restructuring options that would buy more time for the money-losing U.S. retailer to forge a turnaround, people familiar with matter
WeWork Exclusive: WeWork to host Wall Street analyst day in IPO push - sourcesReuters - By Joshua FranklinNEW YORK (Reuters) - The We Company, parent of flexible workspace operator WeWork, plans to host an analyst day for Wall Street banks on July 31, as the company steps up its preparations for an initial
Christchurch Gas explosion in New Zealand's Christchurch injures several peopleReuters - by Charlotte GreenfieldWELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand emergency services evacuated residents near what they said was a suspected gas explosion in the South Island city of Christchurch on Friday that left a house on fire
Jair Bolsonaro Brazil's Bolsonaro plans to tap his son as envoy to U.S. even if it hurts his popularityReuters - by Eduardo SimõesSAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro reiterated on Thursday that he intends to nominate his son Eduardo to be ambassador to the United States, even if it damages his popularity. "I
Entertainment New 'Cats' movie trailer brings out the clawsReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The star-laden movie version of hit stage musical "Cats" released its first trailer on Thursday, but first impressions were far from cuddly. The movie, to be released in December,
Antonin Scalia Trump likely to pick Scalia's son for labor secretary: PoliticoReuters - by Makini Brice and Eric BeechWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to pick Eugene Scalia, the oldest son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, to be the secretary of labor, Politico reported on citing
Compensation Japan foreign minister to summon South Korea envoy over WW2 laborer row: NHKReuters - by Linda Sieg and William MallardTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono plans to summon South Korea's ambassador on Friday in a deepening political and economic row over compensation for Korean forced laborers in the World
Huawei UK's new PM must take 5G decision on Huawei urgently: committeeReuters - by Michael HoldenLONDON (Reuters) - The new prime minister must take a decision on whether to include China's Huawei in Britain's 5G telecoms network urgently as the ongoing debate is damaging international relations,
Bank of Japan No need for further BOJ easing, most Japan firms say: pollReuters - By Tetsushi KajimotoTOKYO (Reuters) - An overwhelming majority of Japanese firms see no need for the Bank of Japan to ease policy further this year, a Reuters survey showed, despite speculation the central bank may do so
Shinzo Abe Japanese firms want Abe to keep big majority in upper house election: pollReuters - By Tetsushi KajimotoTOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese companies hope Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc will be able to keep its large majority in upper house elections on Sunday, a Reuters poll showed, despite concerns
Josh Frydenberg Australia government promises funds to expand bank watchdog powers: paperReuters - by Wayne Cole in SydneySYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised funding for a major expansion of the powers of the country's banking watchdog, including a veto on the appointment of directors, the
Xinjiang Saudi Arabia defends letter backing China's Xinjiang policyReuters - By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia on Thursday defended signing a letter along with 36 other countries in support of China's policies in its western region of Xinjiang, where the United Nations says
Rory McIlroy McIlroy's shocking start all too predictableReuters - by Andrew Both in CaryROYAL PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Another poor start by Rory McIlroy at a major championship on Thursday hardly shocked some former players who used the words "choke" and "inexcusable" to describe
Title X Illinois to defy Trump administration's abortion referral 'gag rule'Reuters - By Karen PierogCHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois will defy enforcement of the Trump administration's rule barring taxpayer-backed family planning clinics from making abortion referrals, the governor said on Thursday, announcing
Sports WTA roundup: Tig upsets Sevastova in BucharestReutersPatricia Maria Tig stunned top-seeded Anastasija Sevastova 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the BRD Bucharest Open in Romania. The 24-year-old Romanian recorded 31 winners against 20
EPA Trump EPA allows use of controversial pesticideReuters - By Valerie Volcovici(Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday said it will not ban the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to health issues in children, from use on U.S.-grown fruits
Turkey U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to sanction TurkeyReuters - By Alexandra Alper and Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic U.S. lawmakers pressed President Donald Trump on Thursday to impose sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian missile defense system, saying he
Boeing Boeing takes $4.9 billion charge for prolonged grounding of 737 MAX planesReuters - By Eric M. JohnsonSEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Thursday it would take an after-tax charge of $4.9 billion in the second quarter on estimated disruptions from the prolonged grounding of its lucrative 737
Boris Johnson Three British ministers set to resign if Johnson becomes PM: The TimesReuters - by Philip George in Bengaluru(Reuters) - Three British cabinet ministers are set to resign the day Boris Johnson, if as expected, becomes Britain's next prime minister, The Times newspaper reported on Thursday. British justice minister
Brazil Brazil government to detail stimulus package on July 24Reuters - by Lisandra ParaguassuBRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's government is expected to detail its plans to release funds from the workers' severance fund, known as FGTS, on July 24, the presidential chief of staff Onyx Lorenzoni said
Nancy Pelosi House Speaker Pelosi to meet with Representative Ocasio-Cortez next weekReuters - by Susan CornwellWASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will meet on July 25 with U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a freshman lawmaker who has clashed with Republican President Donald Trump and
U.S. Dept. of Defense ERAPSCO awarded $1.04 billion U.S. defense contract: PentagonReuters - by David AlexanderWASHINGTON (Reuters) - ERAPSCO, a joint venture between Sparton Corp and a subsidiary of Ultra Electronics, was awarded a $1.041 billion U.S. defense contract on Thursday to produce air-launched, expendable
Tom Cruise Tom Cruise delights fans with first look at 'Top Gun: Maverick'Reuters - by Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Top Gun" roared back on Thursday when Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con to show the first trailer for the long-awaited sequel to his military action movie. "Top
Fort Lauderdale, FL Fort Lauderdale suffers water shortage after construction mishapReuters - By Alex Dobuzinskis(Reuters) - Faucets in the Florida city of Fort Lauderdale began running dry on Thursday after a construction firm damaged a water main, forcing the closure of City Hall and a number of businesses on hot
Gynecology Night shifts, long hours linked to miscarriages and preterm birthsReuters - By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who work nights or long hours may be more likely to have a miscarriage or preterm delivery than mothers with day jobs, a research review suggests. With night shifts, women
Ricardo Rosselló More Puerto Rico protests planned as governor resists calls to resignReuters - By Karen Pierog in ChicagoSAN JUAN (Reuters) - Massive and at times violent protests in Puerto Rico showed no sign of stopping as labor unions on Thursday organized a Friday march to keep up pressure on the governor to resign,
Iran Iran floats offer on nuclear inspections; U.S. skepticalReuters - By Arshad Mohammed and Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran on Thursday signaled a willingness to engage in diplomacy to defuse tensions with the United States with a modest offer on its nuclear program that met immediate skepticism
Sports U.S. fans at heart of growing Arsenal fan protestsReuters - By Peter HallCHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Arsenal fan websites in the United States are playing a pivotal role in a protest campaign against the club's owners as a petition demanding change surpassed 100,000
Microsoft Microsoft shares hit record highs, powered by growing cloud salesReuters - By Vibhuti Sharma and Stephen Nellis(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) on Thursday beat analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit, driven by continued sales increases from its cloud business and sending its shares to all-time
