Category Archives: Syndicated
Basketball-Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for record $12.5 billion
By Lisa Richwine and Amy Tennery LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers, with the deal val...
Aug 12, 2026
EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters
PARIS, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The EU and 26 countries condemned Iran's executions of protesters in a joint statement, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday. The countries called on Ir...
Aug 12, 2026
Heatwaves could cost France €10-15 billion, environment minister says
PARIS, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The heatwaves that have hit France in recent months could result in 10 billion to 15 billion ($17 billion) in direct and indirect costs, French environment minister Monique B...
Aug 12, 2026
Boxing-Aussie heavyweight Teremoana knocks out Savage in two rounds
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Australia's Teremoana Teremoana stopped American DeAndre Savage in the second round on Wednesday to extend his professional record to 12 wins, all by knockout, in the heavyweight ma...
Aug 12, 2026
Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $400 million at $13.3 billion valuation
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable said on Wednesday it raised $400 million in Series C funding at a $13.3 billion valuation, double its valuation from December. Menlo Ventures and...
Aug 12, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost
Aug 12 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed largely in-line inflation data, while upbeat earnings from some AI infrastructure companies provided addi...
Aug 12, 2026
Russia says Ukrainian attacks are pushing up global food prices, causing grain shortages
MOSCOW, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Russian said on Wednesday that Ukrainian strikes on its grain and agricultural infrastructure were pushing up global food prices and exacerbating grain shortages, something ...
Aug 12, 2026
Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US
By Parisa Hafezi and Elwely Elwelly DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a s...
Aug 12, 2026
Home Depot CEO to take temporary medical leave for a few months
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Home Depot said on Wednesday CEO Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence and is expected to return within the next few months. Finance chief Richard McPhail and se...
Aug 12, 2026
Instant View: Market shrugs off in-line July CPI report
NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices increased slightly in July, potentially weakening the argument for an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve next month. The Consumer Price I...
Aug 12, 2026
