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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill on Thursday aimed at cutting Google and Facebook’s clout in online advertising, an early sign that lawmakers will press on with efforts to rein in Big Tech in the new congress. The bill targets Alphabet’s Google and Meta’s Facebook, as well as Amazon.com and Apple, according to Senator Mike Lee’s office. The bill would prohibit big digital advertising […]

By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday as technology-related shares extended their recent strong run, while regional bank shares fell after the Biden administration proposed stronger measures to help reduce risk. The S&P 500 technology index gave the S&P 500 its biggest boost, while the PHLX semiconductor index also rose, extending Wednesday’s strong gains. U.S. regional bank shares fell after the Biden administration proposed […]

(Reuters) -At least six Russian missiles hit the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv late on Thursday night, and officials are gathering details about damage and casualties, said regional governor Oleh Sinegubov. Russia has for months been launching drones and missiles against a wide variety of Ukrainian targets in a bid to damage vital infrastructure. “The enemy is attacking Kharkiv again. At least 6 ‘arrivals’ have been recorded,” Sinegubov wrote on […]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager said on Thursday that she is optimistic that an electric vehicle battery minerals trade agreement can soon be reached with the United States that is similar in substance to this week’s U.S.-Japan deal. Vestager told reporters in Washington that European Union and U.S. negotiators are working on legal frameworks that would be different from the Japan deal. “And that is […]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager said on Thursday that she is optimistic that an electric vehicle battery minerals trade agreement can soon be reached with the United States that is similar in substance to this week’s U.S.-Japan deal. Vestager told reporters in Washington that European Union and U.S. negotiators are working on legal frameworks that would be different from the Japan deal. “And that is […]

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Six U.S. troops in Syria suffered traumatic brain injuries during two attacks last week by Iran-backed militants, the Pentagon said on Thursday, adding they were diagnosed during routine screenings in recent days. The disclosure further raises the human toll among American forces from strikes and counter-strikes in Syria last week to a total of 12 U.S. troops wounded. The attacks also killed […]

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Six U.S. troops in Syria suffered traumatic brain injuries during two attacks last week by Iran-backed militants, the Pentagon said on Thursday, adding they were diagnosed during routine screenings in recent days. The disclosure further raises the human toll among American forces from strikes and counter-strikes in Syria last week to a total of 12 U.S. troops wounded. The attacks also killed […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City fans are sweating on the fitness of goal machine Erling Haaland ahead of their key home Premier League game against Liverpool on Saturday. With Arsenal eight points clear of second-placed City, the champions need to take three from Juergen Klopp’s side in the early kick-off to ensure the Gunners do not take their lead into double figures. Arsenal, who have 10 games remaining and are […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City fans are sweating on the fitness of goal machine Erling Haaland ahead of their key home Premier League game against Liverpool on Saturday. With Arsenal eight points clear of second-placed City, the champions need to take three from Juergen Klopp’s side in the early kick-off to ensure the Gunners do not take their lead into double figures. Arsenal, who have 10 games remaining and are […]