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☆ Hyundai, LG to spend $2 billion more on Georgia battery plant
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution will boost their joint investment in a Georgia battery manufacturing plant by $2 billion and add 400 additional jobs, the companies and the state said Thursday. The auto manufacturing plant is scheduled to begin producing vehicles in January 2025 and will build 300,000 vehicles annually. Auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis will assemble battery packs using cells from the plant, then supply them to Hyundai Motor manufacturing facilities in the United States for production of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles. Last year, Hyundai global chief operating officer Jose Munoz said the Georgia plant could eventually produce 500,000 vehicles annually, if demand warrants. Hyundai Motor in April said it had finalized a separate $5 billion electric vehicle battery joint venture in the US with partner SK On, a battery unit of SK Innovation Co.

Persons: Brian Kemp, Jose Munoz Organizations: Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy, Hyundai, Hyundai Motor, Kia, Georgia Gov, SK, SK Innovation Co Locations: Georgia, Bryan County , Georgia, United States

CNN —A Mexican citizen was shot and wounded in the leg “while in Mexican territory” Saturday by a Texas National Guard member who was in the El Paso area, a news release from Mexico’s Foreign Ministry said. The National Guard member who discharged a weapon during a “border-related incident” was assigned to Gov. It’s the second incident involving a Texas National Guard member assigned to Operation Lone Star firing their weapon and injuring someone. In January, a guard member shot a migrant during a struggle. The Texas Rangers, a division of the Texas Department of Public Safety, is investigating Saturday’s shooting, said Ericka Miller, a spokesperson for the department.

Persons: ”, Greg Abbott’s, César Omar Muñoz Morales, “, It’s, Ericka Miller Organizations: CNN, Texas National Guard, Mexico’s Foreign, National Guard, Gov, Lone Star, Texas Military Department, Ciudad, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers, Operation Lone Star, The Texas Rangers, Texas Department of Public, Ministry Locations: El Paso, Ciudad Juarez, El Paso ., Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, Texas

☆ Vivek Ramaswamy’s Taiwan Education
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( The Editorial Board | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Vivek Ramaswamy Photo: EDUARDO MUNOZ/REUTERSThese columns have been trading cards and letters with Vivek Ramaswamy about his views on world affairs, and the GOP presidential candidate wrote us this week to say it’s “laughable” to say he’d give China a green light to seize Taiwan in 2028. So a few more words about the entrepreneur’s continuing education on America’s role in the world.

Persons: Vivek Ramaswamy, EDUARDO MUNOZ Organizations: REUTERS, GOP Locations: China, Taiwan

[1/2] Trevor Milton, (C) founder and former-CEO of Nikola Corp., exits the Manhattan Federal Courthouse following an appearance in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2021. U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos said the juror's online posts did not show she lied about her views during jury selection. Prosecutors accused Milton of using social media and news-media interviews to make false and misleading claims, including that Nikola built an electric- and hydrogen-powered "Badger" pickup from the "ground up." They said the juror had lied when she answered "no" when asked if she used social media. Ramos said it appeared the juror had not intentionally concealed her social media use because she had disclosed using YouTube.

Persons: Trevor Milton, Eduardo Munoz, Nikola, Edgardo Ramos, Milton, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg's, Ramos, Jody Godoy, Andy Sullivan Organizations: Nikola Corp, REUTERS, Nikola, District, Prosecutors, YouTube, Court, Southern District of, Thomson Locations: Manhattan, New York City, U.S, United States, Milton, Southern District, Southern District of New York, New York

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, arrives at court as lawyers push to persuade the judge overseeing his fraud case not to jail him ahead of trial, at a courthouse in New York, U.S., August 11, 2023. Bankman-Fried, 31, has pleaded not guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges stemming from the November 2022 collapse of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange. Bankman-Fried's lawyers asked that he be returned to his parents' custody, so he can prepare adequately for trial. Bankman-Fried's lawyers said their client wasn't being given time to sort through the deluge, depriving him of his constitutional right to a fair trial. Danielle Kudla, a prosecutor, said her office had delivered a hard drive with evidence for Bankman-Fried to the MDC earlier on Wednesday.

Persons: Sam Bankman, Eduardo Munoz, FTX, District Judge Lewis Kaplan, Kaplan, Palo, Mark Cohen, Danielle Kudla, Luc Cohen, Jonathan Stempel, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: REUTERS, U.S, District, Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, Google, Attorney's, MDC, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, Manhattan, Brooklyn's, Palo Alto , California, Bahamas, Bankman

☆ Kamala Harris allies are privately grumbling that Gavin Newsom's plan to debate Ron DeSantis is 'disrespectful' to the VP as they see the move as early jockeying for 2028, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Several Biden and Harris advisors have reservations about a potential Newsom-DeSantis debate, per NBC News. Some Democratic advisors think the debate could boost DeSantis' struggling presidential campaign. And some of Harris' allies think Newsom would use a debate to elevate himself ahead of 2028. And the frustration extends to allies of Vice President Kamala Harris, according to the news outlet. Biden campaign spokesman Kevin Munoz told NBC News that the campaign didn't have an issue with the debate.

Persons: Harris, Newsom, Gavin Newsom hasn't, Ron DeSantis, Joe Biden, DeSantis, Sean Hannity, Kamala Harris, Biden, Donald Trump's, That's, Kevin Munoz, Munoz Organizations: Biden, NBC, Service, Florida Gov, Democratic, Fox News, GOP, Golden State, DeSantis, Florida Department of Education, The Associated Press, NORC, for Public Affairs Research, NBC News Locations: Wall, Silicon, California, Florida

☆ MLB roundup: Twins edge Rangers on bases-loaded walk in 13th
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +21 min

Mets 3, Angels 2Rafael Ortega collected the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning as New York edged visiting Los Angeles. Assad (3-2) gave up one run and three hits in seven innings, with seven strikeouts and two walks. Kyle Tucker and Yainer Diaz hit two-run shots, while Mauricio Dubon and Martin Maldonado had solo blasts. Mets 3, Angels 2Rafael Ortega collected the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning as New York edged visiting Los Angeles. Kyle Tucker and Yainer Diaz hit two-run shots, while Mauricio Dubon and Martin Maldonado had solo blasts.

Persons: Royce Lewis, Jeffrey Becker, Michael A, Taylor, Donovan Solano, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Dylan Floro, Jonathan Hernandez, Lewis, Ryan Jeffers, Joey Gallo, Matt Wallner, Carlos Correa, Jonah Heim, Martinez, Marcus Semien, Rafael Ortega, Francisco Alvarez, Reynaldo Lopez, DJ Stewart, Mark Vientos, Ortega, Adam Ottavino, Alvarez, Pete Alonso, Alonso, Daniel Vogelbach, Luis Rengifo, Brandon Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Zack Littell, Jason Adam, Kyle Higashioka, DJ LeMahieu, Anthony Volpe, Jeimer Candelario, Cody Bellinger, Javier Assad, Bellinger, Nico Hoerner, Assad, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bailey, Patrick Bailey, Rogers, Austin Slater, Tristan Beck, Scott Alexander, Jared Shuster, Marcell Ozuna, Elias Diaz's groundout, Ryan O'Hearn's, Jake Bird, Justin Lawrence, Yennier Cano, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Betts, James Outman, Gavin Stone, Caleb Ferguson, Justin Turner, Adam Duvall, Triston Casas, Aaron Nola, Louis, Craig, Kyle Schwarber, Drew Rom, Kole, Ramon Laureno's, Calhoun, Laureano, Emmanuel Clase, Jose Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Davis Schneider, George Springer, Jeremy Pena, Kyle Tucker, Yainer Diaz, Mauricio Dubon, Martin Maldonado, Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Alex Faedo, Jorge Soler slugged, would've, Soler, Rowdy Tellez, Sal Frelick, Adrian Houser, Bryse Wilson, Gary Sanchez, Matthew Batten, Steven Wilson, Teoscar Hernandez, Julio Rodriguez, Luis Castillo, Castillo, Andres Munoz, Nelson Velazquez, Alec Marsh, Mike Clevinger, Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson, Andrew Benintendi, Andrew Vaughn, Moncada, Paul Blackburn, Media Teoscar Hernandez Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, USA, Twins, Texas, The Rangers, Mets, New, Angels, Yankees, Tampa Bay, Rays, Cubs, Pirates, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Giants, Braves, Atlanta, Orioles, Baltimore, Rockies, Dodgers, Red Sox, Los, Boston, Phillies, Cardinals, Philadelphia, St, Blue Jays, Cleveland, Toronto, Guardians, Astros, Tigers, Detroit's Comerica, Detroit, Marlins, Nationals, Miami, Washington, The Marlins, National League East, Brewers, Padres, Milwaukee, National League Central, Mariners, Royals, Seattle, Kansas City, American League West, White Sox, Athletics, Oakland, Media, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Texas, Minnesota, York, Los Angeles, New York, St . Petersburg, Fla, Francisco, Colorado, Baltimore, Nola, Detroit, National League East . Washington, San Diego, Chicago

☆ FTX's Bankman-Fried appeals judge's decision to jail him pending trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Luc Cohen | Thomson Reuters | Reports On The New York Federal Courts. Previously Worked As A Correspondent In Venezuela | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"It is unclear how a cooperating witness who has promised to testify against a defendant could be meaningfully threatened by nothing but their own statements being published by a reputable newspaper," Bankman-Fried's lawyers wrote. His lawyers also said the jail was not allowing Bankman-Fried enough computer time to review evidence and prepare his defense. In her writings, Ellison described feeling "unhappy and overwhelmed" with her job and "hurt/rejected" from her break-up with Bankman-Fried. Prosecutors said Bankman-Fried shared Ellison's writings to harass her, and to dissuade others from testifying if they thought he would make them look bad in the press. Reporting by Luc Cohen in New York; Editing by Daniel Wallis and Nick ZieminskiOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Sam Bankman, Eduardo Munoz, Fried, District Judge Lewis Kaplan, Caroline Ellison, Ellison, Adderall, Luc Cohen, Daniel Wallis, Nick Zieminski Organizations: REUTERS, U.S, District, New York Times, FTX's, U.S ., Appeals, Prosecutors, Alameda Research, Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, Brooklyn's

☆ Aussie lender NAB to cut 10% jobs in markets division, Australian Financial Review reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The National Australia Bank Logo is seen on a branch in central Sydney, Australia, February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 28 (Reuters) - National Australia Bank (NAB.AX) is preparing to cut around 60 jobs of the 600-staff at its markets division and undertake a broad restructuring exercise across its seven business, the Australian Financial Review said on early on Monday citing sources. The country's second-biggest bank would begin the layoffs as early as this week but is yet to announce the changes internally, AFR said. Layoffs at NAB would include capital markets types working within its corporate and institutional banking unit, where its markets business sits with a team of about 600. Reporting by Poonam Behura in Bengaluru; Editing by Alison WilliamsOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Daniel Munoz, AFR, Poonam, Alison Williams Organizations: National, REUTERS, National Australia Bank, Australian Financial, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corp, NAB, Thomson Locations: Sydney, Australia, Bengaluru

☆ Vanuatu court rules pro-Western premier lost no-confidence vote
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Supreme Court judge Edwin Goldsbrough ruled on Friday that an absolute majority in a parliament with 51 members is 26. If there is no appeal, or it is rejected, parliament would vote in a new prime minister. Loughman drew Vanuatu closer to China as the previous prime minister. He has criticised the security pact with Australia, saying it compromises Vanuatu's "neutral" status and could jeopardise development assistance from China. The United States and its allies are seeking to dissuade Pacific Islands nations from establishing security ties with Beijing, after China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands.

Persons: Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, Eduardo Munoz, Ishmael Kalsakau, Bob Loughman, Kalsakau, Edwin Goldsbrough, Loughman, Emmanuel Macron, Macron, Kirsty Needham, Mark Heinrich Our Organizations: United Nations Headquarters, REUTERS, Rights, Vanuatu, Thomson Locations: Vanuatu, New York City, U.S, China, Australia, Western, Pacific, United States, Beijing, Solomon Islands

☆ MLB roundup: M's down White Sox for 8th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Yoan Moncada and Vaughn each had two hits as the White Sox lost for the eighth time in 10 games. Brian Anderson's two-run single capped the uprising. Willy Adames hit a two-run homer for the Brewers, who got two innings of scoreless relief from Bryse Wilson (5-0). The Red Sox started 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position before Justin Turner stroked a two-run single in the ninth off Astros reliever Rafael Montero. Will Smith hit a two-run homer for Los Angeles, which lost for just the third time in 20 games this month.

Persons: Josh Rojas, Matt Marton, Mike Ford, Teoscar Hernandez, Justin Topa, Andres Munoz, Andrew Vaughn's, J.P, Crawford, Rojas, Yoan Moncada, Vaughn, CJ Abrams, Abrams, Tommy Kahnle, Carter Kieboom, Mason Thompson, Kyle Finnegan, Ben Rortvedt, Bailey Ober, Dylan Floro, Brian Anderson's, Willy Adames, Bryse Wilson, Christian Vazquez, Kyle Farmer, Eddie Rosario, Bryce Elder, Rosario, Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta's, Elder, Tylor, Justin Verlander, Kyle Tucker, Jon Singleton's, Justin Turner, Rafael Montero, Boston's Adam Duvall, Brandon Belt, Bo Bichette, Mike Baumann, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Varsho, Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, Cleveland, Bobby Miller, Caleb Ferguson, Will Brennan, Andres Gimenez, Myles Straw, Oscar Gonzalez, Cleveland's Sam Hentges, Trevor Stephan, Emmanuel Clase, Noah Syndergaard, Will Smith, Andy Ibanez, Kerry Carpenter, Parker Meadows, Tyler Holton, Alex Lange, Dansby Swanson, Jeimer Candelario, Reese Olson, Drew Smyly, Trea Turner, Taijuan Walker, Turner, Craig Kimbrel, Kyle Harrison, Camilo Doval, Yandy Diaz, Osleivis Basabe slugged, Diaz, Randy Arozarena, Andrew Kittredge, Michael Toglia slugged, Elias Diaz, Brent Suter, Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds, Louis, Connor Joe, Johan Oviedo, David Bednar, Richie Palacios, Willson Conteras, Alec Burleson, Adam Wainwright Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Seattle, Chicago, Mariners, Ford, White Sox, Nationals, Yankees, Washington, Brewers, Twins, Milwaukee bunched, Milwaukee, Braves, Mets, Atlanta, New, Astros, Red Sox, Houston, Boston, Jays, Orioles, Toronto, Baltimore, Dodgers, Los Angeles, Los, Tigers, Cubs, Detroit, Phillies, Giants, Philadelphia, Francisco, Rays, Rockies, League, Colorado, Pirates, Cardinals, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Seattle, New York, Minnesota, York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Los, Los Angeles, Parker, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, St . Petersburg, Fla, St

☆ Fmr. United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz on travel demand, pilot wage negotiations, airline near misses
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFmr. United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz on travel demand, pilot wage negotiations, airline near missesFormer United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the airlines industry, travel demand, pilot wage negotiations, and more.

Persons: Oscar Munoz Organizations: United Airlines

☆ NY Fed defends cutoff of Puerto Rican bank after Venezuela-linked crackdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Luc Cohen | Thomson Reuters | Reports On The New York Federal Courts. Previously Worked As A Correspondent In Venezuela | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York building is seen in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., December 16, 2017. BSJI said it had improved compliance during a previous 22-month suspension of its master account between 2019 and 2020. In court papers on Wednesday, the New York Fed said BSJI processed transactions that had "multiple red flags for money laundering or other illicit activity." The New York Fed also said BSJI could still seek to access the U.S. financial system through a third-party correspondent bank. In 2019, the New York Fed said it would stop approving master accounts for some Puerto Rican banks because of U.S. sanctions aimed at ousting Venezuela's socialist President Nicolas Maduro, Reuters reported at the time.

Persons: Eduardo Munoz, BSJI, Marcelino Bellosta, Nicolas Maduro, Luc Cohen, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Federal Reserve Bank of New, REUTERS, Banco San Juan Internacional, New York Fed, Venezuela's, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Manhattan, New York, U.S, Puerto Rican, Venezuela, Curacao, Venezuelan, United States, Europe

☆ White Sox halt Seattle’s 8-game win streak on walk-off error
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

August 23 - Tim Anderson scored on a throwing error in the 10th inning to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 5-4 win against the visiting Seattle Mariners, ending their eight-game winning streak on Wednesday afternoon. Justin Topa (3-4) started the 10th with Anderson on second base. Trayce Thompson blasted a two-run homer for the White Sox, who had lost five of their last six games and nine of their last 12. Anderson's RBI single in the third gave Chicago a 1-0 lead. Colas led off the ninth with a double off Andres Munoz before Andrew Benintendi delivered a one-out, pinch-hit RBI single to tie it 4-4.

Persons: Tim Anderson, Justin Topa, Anderson, J.P, Crawford, Trayce Thompson, Oscar Colas, Michael Kopech, George Kirby, Josh Rojas, Colas, Thompson, Jose Caballero, Rojas, Gregory Santos, Julio Rodriguez, Eugenio Suarez, Andres Munoz, Andrew Benintendi, Sammy Peralta, Cal Raleigh, Rodriquez, Peralta Organizations: Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Chicago, Mariners, Seattle, Cal, Thomson

☆ Australia's Coles annual profit misses estimates; shares slip
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Nausheen Thusoo | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A woman walks in the fruit and vegetables section at a Coles supermarket in Sydney, Australia, February 20, 2018. Coles flagged modest supermarket sales for early fiscal 2024 alongside early signs of customers shifting from out-of-home dining. Shares of Coles Group Ltd (COL.AX) are down 3.8 % at A$16.63 as at 0002 GMT, making it one of the top losers on the benchmark. Coles' higher profit comes on the back of higher supermarket sales, which help offset flat liquor sales revenue for the year. The supermarket division, Coles' biggest revenue-generating segment, incurred A$36,746 million revenue during the year, 6.1% higher than a year ago.

Persons: Daniel Munoz, Australia's, Coles, Nausheen Thusoo, Sameer Manekar, Krishna Chandra Eluri, Matthew Lewis, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Coles, REUTERS, cps, Australia's Coles, Jefferies, UBS, Coles Group Ltd, Thomson Locations: Sydney, Australia, Melbourne, Bengaluru

☆ Amazon is seeing some employees quit instead of moving to a new state as part of relocation mandate
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon spokesperson Rob Munoz confirmed the relocation policy, and said it affects a small percentage of the company's workforce. The e-commerce giant said hub locations vary by team, and each team determines which locations are their hub. Amazon said it will end a perk next year that allows staffers to get one free drink at in-office coffee shops. The company also reduced the amount it reimburses for parking, and stopped providing free Uber rides to and from work, employees said. Amazon said it still reimburses employees' public transportation costs in all major metro areas, and provides free commuter shuttles and campus shuttles.

Persons: Rob Munoz, Munoz, Andy Jassy Organizations: CNBC, Amazon Locations: Texas, Seattle , New York, Austin , Texas, Arlington , Virginia, Seattle

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, arrives at court as lawyers push to persuade the judge overseeing his fraud case not to jail him ahead of trial, at a courthouse in New York, U.S., August 11, 2023. Bankman-Fried was jailed after sharing the personal writings of his former romantic partner and colleague, Caroline Ellison, with a New York Times reporter. Bankman-Fried has acknowledged risk management failures at FTX but denied stealing funds. Lawyers for Bankman-Fried disclosed that he also may assert an advice-of-counsel defense at trial, prosecutors said in court papers on Friday. Reporting by Luc Cohen in New York Editing by Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Sam Bankman, Eduardo Munoz, District Judge Lewis Kaplan, Kaplan, Fried, Caroline Ellison, Ellison, Fenwick, Luc Cohen, Matthew Lewis Organizations: REUTERS, U.S, District, Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention, New York Times, Alameda Research, Prosecutors, Bankman, West, Fenwick, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, Manhattan, Brooklyn's, Alameda, Silicon Valley

☆ Australia's Coles flags modest start to fiscal 2024; 2023 profit rises
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A woman walks in the fruit and vegetables section at a Coles supermarket in Sydney, Australia, February 20, 2018. 2 grocer said supermarket volumes have remained modestly positive for fiscal 2024 compared with the prior corresponding period alongside early signs of customers shifting from out-of-home dining. The Melbourne-based company also said it expects cost-of-living pressure to remain for Australian households in fiscal 2024. Coles' higher profit comes on the back of higher supermarket sales which help offset flat liquor sales revenue for the year. The supermarket division, Coles' biggest revenue-generating segment, incurred A$36,746 million revenue during the year, 6.1% higher than a year ago.

Persons: Daniel Munoz, Australia's, Coles, Nausheen Thusoo, Sameer Manekar, Krishna Chandra Eluri, Matthew Lewis Organizations: Coles, REUTERS, cps, Australia's Coles, Thomson Locations: Sydney, Australia, Melbourne, Bengaluru

People walk outside Madison Square Garden before a Knicks game amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 23, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 21 (Reuters) - The National Basketball Association's New York Knicks sued rivals the Toronto Raptors in Manhattan on Monday, accusing the Raptors' new coaching staff of hiring a "mole" who gave the team their scouting reports and other confidential material. The Raptors hired Darko Rajakovic, previously an assistant coach with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, as their head coach in June. "Apparently, given his non-traditional path to his head coaching job, Defendant Rajakovic did not have his own, so he chose to exploit the Knicks' methods," it said. The Knicks requested an unspecified amount of damages and asked the court to permanently block the Raptors and Azotam from misusing their trade secrets.

Persons: Eduardo Munoz, Ikechukwu Azotam, Darko Rajakovic, Defendant Rajakovic, Rajakovic, Azotam, Blake Brittain, Alexia Garamfalvi, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: Knicks, REUTERS, Association's New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Raptors, Representatives, MSG Sports, NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, Thomson Locations: Madison, Manhattan, New York City , New York, U.S, Washington

Coles and Woolworths sell two-thirds of Australian groceries by dollar value, and are seen as bellwethers of consumer behaviour. Full-year NPAT of Woolworths is seen rising to A$1.74 billion from A$1.51 billion, and for Wesfarmers to A$2.47 billion from A$2.35 billion last year. Woolworths and Wesfarmers report annual results on Aug. 23 and Aug. 25, respectively. They added that rising operating costs are a headwind for retail companies, but focus will be on how these costs are managed. Reporting by Himanshi Akhand and John Biju in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi AichOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Daniel Munoz, Jefferies, Coles, Tim Waterer, Himanshi Akhand, John Biju, Rashmi Organizations: REUTERS, Coles Group, Woolworths, KCM Trade, Kmart, Coles, UBS, Thomson Locations: Sydney's, Australia, Bengaluru

☆ Gulf Coast officials are scrambling to prepare for a hurricane and extreme heat
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Rachel Ramirez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

And along the Gulf Coast, officials are now grappling with how to handle two potentially deadly disasters set to compound: a hurricane and extreme heat. Last week, the city issued an emergency declaration for extreme heat, underscoring rising concerns about widespread power outages ahead of peak hurricane season. Experts have also said that extreme heat is a silent killer and can be a major contributing factor in the overall hurricane death toll. “If Miami experienced extreme heat at the same time, portions of our community would have no relief for what could be days or weeks,” Williams told CNN. Officials there are still navigating how to properly prepare for the rapidly changing extreme weather to avoid mass casualties.

Persons: CNN — It’s, ” Anna Nguyen, —, they’ve, ” Christopher Dalbom, who’s, Christiana Botic, Nikisha Williams, ” Williams, Irma pummeled, ” Thomas Muñoz, “, We’ve, Pete Gomez, Hurricane Ida, Eva Marie Uzcategui, Daniella Levine Cava, Gomez, ” Gomez, Williams, ”, Muñoz, I’ve, ” Muñoz, Nguyen, they’re, Katrina, ” Nguyen, “ There’s Organizations: CNN, New Orleans Homeland Security, Preparedness, Tulane Center, Environmental Law, New York Times, The Miami Foundation, Miami, Houston’s Office, Emergency Management, Dade, Bloomberg, Getty, Homeless Locations: Gulf Coast, New Orleans, Miami, Dade County , New Orleans, Houston, Coast, Irma pummeled Florida, Texas, Florida, Dade County, Miami , Florida, “, Orleans

☆ Why you have to walk so far to your gate at the airport
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Eduardo Munoz/ReutersTreks at the airport have been getting worse ever since security changes were implemented after the September 11, 2001, attacks. In Newark, Chicago and other cities’ airport terminals, moving walkways have been removed to make room for more shops and restaurants. Some new airport terminals have recently opened without moving walkways. The airport is now building a tunnel to shorten the walk from security to the concourse. So, are people missing flights now because they have to walk so far?

Persons: Chanel, Estée Lauder, Auntie Anne’s, Larry Summers, Eduardo Munoz, ”, Henry Harteveldt, Alexander Thome, Stefani Reynolds, ” Harteveldt, Wilson Rayfield, Gresham Smith, Patrick T, Fallon Organizations: New, New York CNN, Hudson News, Starbucks, Reuters, Atmosphere Research, Airports, Getty, Gresham, Dallas, Los Angeles International Airport, Harbor, Orlando International, International Airport Locations: New York, LaGuardia, Newark , Chicago, AFP, monorails, United States, Dallas Fort Worth, Salt Lake

☆ Vanuatu opposition boycott parliament after failed bid to remove prime minister
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Kirsty Needham | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/file photo Acquire Licensing RightsSYDNEY, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Vanuatu's opposition party boycotted parliament on Thursday and said it would lodge a court challenge to the defeat the previous day of its bid to remove Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau. Loughman drew Vanuatu closer to China as the previous prime minister, before losing a snap election in 2022. Wednesday's no-confidence motion won 26 votes, compared with 23 votes against, but failed to win the absolute majority of 27 needed to remove a prime minister in the 52-seat parliament. Opposition lawmakers boycotted parliament on Thursday and the speaker adjourned the session, saying the chamber could not sit with only 25 members. Kalsakau told broadcaster VBTC the constitution required an absolute majority to change prime minister.

Persons: Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, Eduardo Munoz, Ishmael Kalsakau, Kalsakau, Bob Loughman, Loughman, Wednesday's, Kirsty Needham, Robert Birsel Organizations: United Nations Headquarters, REUTERS, Rights, Vanuatu, Thomson Locations: Vanuatu, New York City, U.S, Australia, China, Pacific, United States, Solomon Islands

☆ Vanuatu prime minister to face no confidence vote in parliament
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Kirsty Needham | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSYDNEY, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau faces a no-confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday, after the opposition accused his government of abandoning a non-aligned foreign policy by signing a security pact with Australia. The petition, lodged a fortnight ago, was signed by 29 lawmakers, enough to topple the prime minister. Loughman drew Vanuatu closer to China as the previous prime minister. Kalsakau has said the constitution requires an absolute majority for the removal of a prime minister. Kalsakau has reshuffled his cabinet in an effort to win support ahead of the vote, with the new deputy prime minister making a show of support for China.

Persons: Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, Eduardo Munoz, Ishmael Kalsakau, Bob Loughman, Loughman, Kalsakau, Matai Seremaiah, Samson Samsen, Kirsty Needham, Miral Organizations: United Nations Headquarters, REUTERS, Rights, Vanuatu, Trade, Thomson Locations: Vanuatu, New York City, U.S, Australia, China, United States, Beijing, Solomon Islands

☆ Blinken spoke with Paul Whelan, American detained in Russian prison
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gives his remarks to the media after attending the U.N. Security Council meeting in New York, U.S., August 3, 2023. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone on Wednesday with American citizen Paul Whelan, who is being held in a Russian prison, according to a source familiar with the call. Blinken told Whelan to "keep the faith and we’re doing everything we can to bring you home as soon as possible," CNN reported, citing a source. The United States has designated Whelan as "wrongfully detained," a term that effectively says the charges are bogus and the case is politically driven. U.S. ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, visited Whelan in May in the prison in eastern Russia where he was being held.

Persons: Antony Blinken, Eduardo Munoz, Paul Whelan, Blinken, Whelan, Lynne Tracy, Eric Beech, Humeyra Pamuk, Rami Ayyub, Alistair Bell, Deepa Babington Organizations: . Security, REUTERS, Rights, CNN, U.S ., United, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, Moscow, United States, Russia

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