China’s Zeekr launches electric SUV, targets Europe
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China’s Zeekr launches electric SUV, targets Europe

[1/6] A view shows a Zeekr X trial production model on an assembly line at the Geely’s plant in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China April 13, 2023. REUTERS/Zoey ZhangCHENGDU, China, April 12 (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr on Wednesday launched a compact, all-electric sport utility vehicle, as it targeted a premium market in China that… […]

Harley-Davidson CFO to step down
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Harley-Davidson CFO to step down

April 12 (Reuters) – Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N) said on Wednesday Chief Financial Officer Gina Goetter was leaving the company at the end of April, and toymaker Hasbro Inc (HAS.O) said she would take over as its finance chief.Harley issued a statement saying that Vice President, Treasurer David Viney will serve as interim CFO… […]

Warner Bros Discovery unveils revamped ‘Max’ in push for streaming growth
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Warner Bros Discovery unveils revamped ‘Max’ in push for streaming growth

BURBANK, Calif., April 12 – Warner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD.O) on Wednesday said it will launch on May 23 its long-awaited new streaming service, christened “Max”, combining HBO Max’s scripted entertainment with Discovery’s reality shows.The service will seek to expand its reach beyond devotees of HBO’s acclaimed and edgy shows by incorporating unscripted fare and… […]

US govt awards $1.4 bln for development of new COVID therapies, vaccines
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US govt awards $1.4 bln for development of new COVID therapies, vaccines

The Regeneron Pharmaceuticals company logo is seen on a building at the company’s Westchester campus in Tarrytown, New York, U.S. September 17, 2020. Picture taken September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. government said on Tuesday it had awarded $1.4 billion for the development of new therapies and… […]

Novavax’s updated COVID vaccine shows response against ‘Eris’ variant
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Novavax’s updated COVID vaccine shows response against ‘Eris’ variant

A vial labelled “Novavax V COVID-19 Vaccine” is seen in this illustration taken January 16, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 22 (Reuters) – Novavax Inc (NVAX.O) said on Tuesday its updated protein-based COVID-19 vaccine generated an immune response against emerging forms of coronavirus such as the “Eris” subvariant in small studies in animals.COVID… […]

Focus: US airline pilots fight their unions to increase retirement age
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Focus: US airline pilots fight their unions to increase retirement age

Aug 22 (Reuters) – Bo Ellis has been a devoted member of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) for nearly four decades, but the 64-year-old is waging a campaign against the union to extend his flying career.ALPA and other pilot unions oppose a bill in the U.S. Congress that seeks to raise the retirement age… […]

S&P downgrades multiple US banks on growing liquidity worries
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S&P downgrades multiple US banks on growing liquidity worries

The S&P Global logo is displayed on its offices in the financial district in New York City, U.S., December 13, 2018/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 22 (Reuters) – Shares of several U.S. banks fell on Tuesday, the day after ratings agency S&P Global followed Moody’s in cutting its credit ratings on some regional lenders with… […]

Qantas Airways nears new Boeing 787 widebody order
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Qantas Airways nears new Boeing 787 widebody order

A ground worker walking near a Qantas plane is seen from the international terminal at Sydney Airport, as countries react to the new coronavirus Omicron variant amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Sydney, Australia, November 29, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/file photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 21 (Reuters) – Boeing (BA.N) is close to securing an order… […]