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"Nevada gaming regulators are seeking a ban on former Wynn Resorts Ltd chief Steve Wynn from the state's casino industry, citing allegations of sexual misconduct that emerged a year ago, a regulatory filling showed."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 2:46:27 AM

"Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc is seeking permission from the Federal Reserve to boost its stake in Bank of America Corp above the 10% level, according to an application document provided by the Fed on Tuesday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 3:06:41 AM

"Signify , the Dutch-based lighting company, said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy Cooper Lighting Solutions of the United States from Eaton Corp [EATO.UL] for $1.4 billion in cash."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 3:25:59 AM

"A Missouri appeals court overturned a $110 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a Virginia woman who says she developed ovarian cancer after decades of using of its talc-based products for feminine hygiene."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 3:36:16 AM

"India wants to comply with global sanctions, including U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Russia, but also needs to maintain its own strength and strategic interests, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in an interview on Tuesday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 3:46:27 AM

"Asian shares inched higher while sterling came off five-month highs in volatile trade on Wednesday as investors looked to whether Britain can secure a deal to avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 4:06:58 AM

"Defiant message: Kim Jong Un rides a white horse on North Korea's most sacred mountain https://reut.rs/31jOQtq"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 4:12:47 AM

"Brazil aims to conclude free trade agreements between the South American free trade bloc Mercosur and Singapore and South Korea by next year, as it also eyes deals with several other Asian countries, a Brazilian diplomat said on Tuesday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 4:26:03 AM

"Turkey's national side are being investigated by European soccer body UEFA after players celebrated their goal in a 1-1 draw against world champions France with a military salute to soldiers fighting in northeast Syria."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 4:36:05 AM

"Oil prices rose on Wednesday, tracking gains in equities, as investors pinned hopes on a potential Brexit deal between Britain and the European Union and on signals from OPEC and its allies that further supply curbs could be possible."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 4:46:42 AM

"Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced measures aimed at easing a housing shortage on Wednesday as she battles to restore confidence in her administration and address widespread discontent after four months of anti-government protests."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 5:25:56 AM

"International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday vowed to fight for greater gender equality at the global lender and around the world, telling a packed audience: "Buckle up. It's going to come.""
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 5:49:31 AM

"Big tech, Twitter bans and Bing: U.S. Democrats spar over Silicon Valley on debate stage https://reut.rs/2BebJnB"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 5:52:39 AM

"EXCLUSIVE: U.S. carried out secret cyber strike on Iran in wake of Saudi #oil attack - officials https://reut.rs/35FImZg"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 6:13:51 AM

"South Korea's central bank cut its policy interest rate on Wednesday, as expected, and left the door open for further easing although a split vote on the move suggested the next reduction may not be imminent."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 6:25:56 AM

"Chile's Supreme Court has ordered the Bank of Chile to allow tax authorities to examine the local accounts of Uber , rejecting an appeal by the ride-sharing company, according to a judgment seen by Reuters on Tuesday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 6:46:16 AM

"China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Beijing resolutely opposed new measures passed by the U.S. House of Representatives related to the Hong Kong protests and urged lawmakers to stop interfering."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 7:25:54 AM

"Aides to Kim Jong Un are convinced the North Korean leader plans “a great operation”, state media said in a report that included lavish descriptions and images of the leader riding a white horse up North Korea’s most sacred mountain. https://reut.rs/2oP0wHs"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 7:41:41 AM

"If the global economy hits the skids, the warning may come from the hop-covered taproom of the Denver Beer Co, where yearly sales are up 17% and founder Charlie Berger says the new "Juicy Freak" India Pale Ale is a bestseller despite its $1-per-pint higher price tag."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 7:53:09 AM

"Google and Reddit defend tech legal protections ahead of Congress hearing https://reut.rs/2MJLdbh"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 8:05:02 AM

"Surging U.S. Democratic presidential contender Elizabeth Warren came under repeated attack on her healthcare and tax policies in a debate, as moderate rivals pushed her to explain how she would pay for ambitious proposals including her Medicare for All plan. https://reut.rs/2MiKGhb"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 8:26:59 AM

"The 12 Democrats meeting in the fourth presidential debate on Tuesday night found a unifying message right off the bat: Republican President Donald Trump is a corrupt president who must go."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 8:27:42 AM

"The Bank of Japan is laying the groundwork for deepening negative interest rates, analysts polled by Reuters said, with two-thirds of respondents expecting the central bank to loosen monetary policy this month."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 8:57:10 AM

"The White House is warning Chinese shipping companies against turning off their ships' transponders to hide Iranian oil shipments in violation of U.S. sanctions, two senior administration officials said."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 9:29:40 AM

"Europe's corporate recession is expected to deepen, the latest forecasts show, as companies struggle with uncertainties from Brexit, the protracted U.S.-China trade spat and Germany's manufacturing recession."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 9:46:21 AM

"Defiant message: Kim Jong Un rides a white horse on North Korea's most sacred mountain https://reut.rs/2nQAIdN"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 10:13:53 AM

"The date of entry into service of Boeing Co's ultra-long-range 777-8 wide-body airliner will depend partly on customer demand, an executive said, with the planemaker hoping to win an order from Qantas Airways Ltd to supply the plane for Sydney-London flights."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 10:27:18 AM

"Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer's path to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor seemed clear when she replaced her as leader of the governing Christian Democrats (CDU) last December."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 10:46:14 AM

"2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls denounced Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops back from northern Syria, saying in an Ohio debate he had endangered America’s longtime Kurdish allies while empowering foes Russia and Syria https://reut.rs/2MLDGZu"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 11:01:17 AM

"The barrage of questions fired at Elizabeth Warren at Tuesday’s debate in Ohio underscored her new front-runner status in the Democratic presidential race, but also lingering concern within the party over whether the progressive senator can defeat President Donald Trump next year."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 11:19:57 AM

"Cambodia's ruling elite are patriots who would never hide money abroad, says the country's leader, Hun Sen. But Reuters investigation shows relatives and allies of the country's leader amassed wealth overseas: https://reut.rs/2qjc5r0"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 11:23:26 AM

"Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam unveiled a package of property measures on Wednesday aimed at restoring confidence in her administration after more than four months of anti-government protests in the Chinese-ruled city."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 11:35:00 AM

"EXCLUSIVE: U.S. carried out secret cyber strike on Iran in wake of Saudi #oil attack - officials https://reut.rs/2MmNHNP"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 11:43:49 AM

"On Oct. 4, a Chinese trader noticed a sharp drop in the price of crypto tokens backed by Nike's Air Jordan sneakers on a U.S.-based exchange after the general manager of the NBA's Houston Rockets tweeted support for the protests in Hong Kong."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 11:51:42 AM

"Poor air quality caused about 400,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2016, the most recent year data is available, and almost every city-dwelling European is exposed to pollution levels that exceed healthy levels, according to a report on Wednesday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 11:59:12 AM

"Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday that last-ditch talks between the European Union and Britain had so far failed to resolve issues standing in the way of an amicable Brexit, with EU sources reporting a "standstill". For more daily stories, subscribe to our new Messenger morning briefing: m.me/reuters"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 12:07:15 PM

"Dutch police said on Wednesday they were questioning a man who paid the rent on a farmhouse where six members of a family were found locked away in a secret room after apparently living for years in isolation."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 12:36:28 PM

"Spruce Grove is drafting a bylaw to ban conversion therapy, Alberta has signed on to a class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and more, Stacey and Rob have all of your Wednesday morning headlines."
Posted by CTV Morning Live Edmonton on 10/16/2019 12:45:00 PM

"Aides to Kim Jong Un are convinced the North Korean leader plans "a great operation", state media said on Wednesday in a report that included lavish descriptions and images of the leader riding a white horse up North Korea's most sacred mountain."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 1:06:50 PM

"In Mexico's burgeoning startup scene, publicity is the last thing many entrepreneurs want."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 1:36:05 PM

"The Edmonton Oilers are searching for a young Ryan Nugent-Hopkins fan who wrote them a letter but didn't include a return address. Nahreman Issa has the latest from outside Rogers Place."
Posted by CTV Morning Live Edmonton on 10/16/2019 1:25:28 PM

"Special Reports: Cambodia's ruling elite are patriots who would never hide money abroad, says the country's leader. But a Reuters investigation shows family members and key police, business and political associates have overseas assets worth millions of dollars, and have used their wealth to seek foreign citizenship. Read the full report https://reut.rs/31lIRVg"
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 2:02:52 PM

"Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's third-quarter revenue jumped 27%, driven by a surge in shipments of smartphones launched before a trade blacklisting by the United States expected to hammer its business."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 2:12:03 PM

"Pro-independence groups began protest marches in Catalonia on Wednesday against the jailing of nine separatist leaders, despite a new warning by the Spanish government that it will step in if needed to guarantee security."
Posted by Reuters on 10/16/2019 2:36:11 PM