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Novo Nordisk Seeks U.S. Approval for CagriSema to Diversify Beyond Semaglutide

Novo Nordisk Seeks U.S. Approval for CagriSema to Diversify Beyond Semaglutide

Novo Nordisk Seeks U.S. Approval for CagriSema to Diversify Beyond Semaglutide
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Mercado Pago unfazed by Brazil consumer debt worries as it expands credit card business

Mercado Pago unfazed by Brazil consumer debt worries as it expands credit card business

By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Mercado Pago, the fintech arm of Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre, said it remains comfortable expanding its credit card business despite the Brazilian central bank's growing concern over rising household indebtedness.
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BYD's sales extend growth streak on strong exports

BYD's sales extend growth streak on strong exports

BEIJING, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported rising global sales for the fourth straight month, as robust exports continued to cushion the impact of sluggish domestic demand.
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Niels Abel Bonde Departs Novo Nordisk After 15 Years, Continues as MVA Chairman

Niels Abel Bonde Departs Novo Nordisk After 15 Years, Continues as MVA Chairman

Niels Abel Bonde Departs Novo Nordisk After 15 Years, Continues as MVA Chairman
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Ranking all 16 FIBA Women’s World Cup teams by odds to win championship

Ranking all 16 FIBA Women’s World Cup teams by odds to win championship

Team USA enters the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup as the heavy favorites. But just how much are oddsmakers counting on the Americans to win?
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U.S. Critical Minerals Proposals to Brazil Unanswered Amid China's Influence

U.S. Critical Minerals Proposals to Brazil Unanswered Amid China's Influence

Brazil has not responded to two proposals from the United States aimed at formalizing cooperation on critical minerals, according to Matthew Lowe, economic counselor at the U.S. embassy in Brasilia. The U.S. invited Brazil to join the Minerals Security Partnership, a U.S.-led initiative coordinating investment in mineral supply chains, years ago, but received no response. A draft framework agreement sent in February also went unanswered. This lack of engagement leaves the U.S. without a bilateral deal with Brazil as it seeks to build rare earth supply chains independent of China. Brazil holds the world's second-largest reserves of rare earths after China, making it a crucial potential partner for the U.S. in securing these vital resources. The U.S. embassy is now pursuing agreements at the state level, though these efforts have faced scrutiny regarding the authority of state governors to strike mineral deals with foreign powers.
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EU Suspends Brazilian Meat Imports Over Antibiotic Compliance Concerns

EU Suspends Brazilian Meat Imports Over Antibiotic Compliance Concerns

The European Union has suspended imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products, including poultry, eggs, and honey, effective immediately. This decision stems from Brazil's failure to provide sufficient guarantees that its exports meet stringent EU standards regarding the misuse of antibiotics in livestock farming. The European Commission stated that Brazil will no longer be authorized to export food-producing animals and products of animal origin intended for human consumption to the EU. Brazil was placed on an EU list of countries not adhering to antibiotic use rules in May. This suspension follows strong criticism from European farmers and France regarding the free trade agreement signed in January 2026 between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil. Brazil was the EU's second-largest beef supplier in 2025, exporting over 92,000 tonnes worth more than 713 million euros.
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Tennis-US Open day three

Tennis-US Open day three

NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Highlights of the third day at the U.S. Open on Tuesday (times GMT): 1710 KEYS THROUGH TO SECOND ROUND American Madison Keys was pushed hard by 19-year-old Russian Alina Korneeva before completing a 7-5 6-4 victory to reach the second round.
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Brazilian Electoral Court to Rule on AI-Generated Bolsonaro Video Amid Deepfake Concerns

Brazilian Electoral Court to Rule on AI-Generated Bolsonaro Video Amid Deepfake Concerns

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is set to decide whether an AI-generated video of former President Jair Bolsonaro endorsing his son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, constitutes an illegal deepfake. The video was played at a national convention for the Liberal Party on July 25, where Flávio Bolsonaro was confirmed as a presidential candidate. Jair Bolsonaro is currently under house arrest and prohibited from making political statements by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Critics argue that the AI simulation was an attempt to circumvent this ban. The Workers’ Party (PT) filed a complaint with the TSE, asserting that the video distorts image and voice, falling under the court's deepfake ban for electoral propaganda. Conversely, Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign maintains that the video was openly labeled as AI-made and therefore legal, with the former president's defense claiming he was unaware of its production or display. The ruling, expected on September 1, will establish a precedent for the use of A...
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Novo Nordisk Explores Implantable Wegovy to Enhance GLP-1 Drug Delivery

Novo Nordisk Explores Implantable Wegovy to Enhance GLP-1 Drug Delivery

Novo Nordisk Explores Implantable Wegovy to Enhance GLP-1 Drug Delivery
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Shares skid in Asia as oil climbs, yields stay high

Shares skid in Asia as oil climbs, yields stay high

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Share markets slid on Monday in Asia as fresh fighting broke out between the U.S. and Iran, lifting oil prices, while bond yields stayed elevated after investors narrowed the odds on a U.S. rate hike.
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Seven die, many more missing after ferry capsizes off North Cyprus

Seven die, many more missing after ferry capsizes off North Cyprus

NICOSIA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - At least seven people died and 23 were missing after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers and crew capsized off North Cyprus on Sunday, leaving survivors clinging to its overturned hull. The privately owned ferry left the port of Kyrenia at 12:30 p.m.