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US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany
April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Friday it had approved the possible sale of integrated combat system, supporting equipment, and support to Germany for an estimated cost of $11.9...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026
White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model
By Bo Erickson and Jessica Koscielniak WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier thi...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026
Exclusive-Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026
By Katie Paul and Jeff Horwitz NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, April 17 (Reuters) - Meta intends to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more coming later, three sour...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026
Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - The former chief executive and chief financial officer of iLearningEngines, which provided AI-driven business automation technology, were indicted on...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026
BoC governor says not concerned about short-term spike in inflation expectations
(Corrects paragraph 9 to remove quotes) By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, April 17 (Reuters) - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Friday inflation will rise in the short term and that an uptick in...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026
Venezuela likely to get IMF loan support after necessary groundwork, Georgieva says
By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will likely provide Venezuela with a financial support program as part of its re-engagement with the ...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026
Fed's Waller says rate cuts still possible this year if war ends quickly
By Michael S. Derby April 17 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Friday that while the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran will likely drive up near-term inflation, a fast end to th...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026
Kailera soars over 60% in Nasdaq debut as weight-loss drug race heats up
By Manya Saini April 17 (Reuters) - Weight-loss drug developer Kailera Therapeutics' shares surged 62.5% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday after closing a $625 million U.S. initial public offering, as W...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026
US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices
By Ed White and Renee Hickman CHICAGO, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. fertilizer buyers are redirecting shipments out of the country, as higher overseas prices give them an incentive to divert critical sup...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026
IMF says Middle East war to deepen economic divide in Latin America, Caribbean
By Rodrigo Campos April 17 (Reuters) - The war in the Middle East is likely to widen economic differences across Latin America and the Caribbean, giving some short-term support to oil exporters while ...
Thomson Reuters Apr 17, 2026





