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China faces higher prices for further U.S. soybean buys to please Trump

China faces higher prices for further U.S. soybean buys to please Trump

By Naveen Thukral and Ella Cao SINGAPORE/BEIJING, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Chinese soybean importers face much higher costs to bring in an additional 8 million metric tons of U.S. cargoes, whose purchase President Donald Trump has said Beijing is weighing, as rival Brazilian supplies are far cheaper in

Verizon Wireless sues T-Mobile, alleges false advertising

Verizon Wireless sues T-Mobile, alleges false advertising

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless sued T-Mobile on Wednesday, accusing its largest rival of false advertising and causing irreparable harm by promising consumers more than $1,000 of annual savings if they switch cellphone carriers.

US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected

US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, likely boosted by snowstorms across much of the country, but labor market conditions remain stable.

On This Day: Mark Fuhrman Is Born, Later Becoming a Central Figure in the O.J. Simpson Trial (1952)

On This Day: Mark Fuhrman Is Born, Later Becoming a Central Figure in the O.J. Simpson Trial (1952)

Mark Fuhrman is a name that resonates with many due to his involvement in one of the most high-profile criminal cases in American history. Born on ...

UK leader Starmer apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Mandelson an ambassador job

UK leader Starmer apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Mandelson an ambassador job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologized to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington

A half-century of US-Russian arms control ends with the expiration of the New START nuclear pact

A half-century of US-Russian arms control ends with the expiration of the New START nuclear pact

The Kremlin says it views the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the U.S. with regret, leaving no caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in over 50 years

Factbox-Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors

Factbox-Trump administration pivots to buying stakes in critical sectors

Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to secure U.S. supply chains for critical minerals and semiconductors by converting federal grants for companies into equity stakes, aimed at reducing reliance on China. U.S.

US hosts countries for talks to weaken China's grip on critical minerals

US hosts countries for talks to weaken China's grip on critical minerals

By Michael Martina and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The United States will host more than 50 countries on Wednesday for talks aimed at boosting their access to critical minerals, in a bid to loosen China's grip over vital industrial inputs that has allowed it to control global supply

Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto

Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto

The Justice Department is intensifying efforts to choke off cartels’ financial networks, targeting the money launderers who are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency to move drug proceeds from the U.S. to Mexico

Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats

Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats

The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration

The last US-Russia nuclear pact expires, prompting fears of a new arms race

The last US-Russia nuclear pact expires, prompting fears of a new arms race

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States has expired, removing caps on their atomic arsenals for the first time in over 50 years

Washington State University Enhances Agriculture with Pinpoint Forecasting Tools

Washington State University Enhances Agriculture with Pinpoint Forecasting Tools

Washington State University (WSU) is advancing agricultural practices through its AgWeatherNet system, which provides precise weather forecasts to farmers. This system, leveraging data from 370 public-private stations across Washington, utilizes machine learning to offer tools that help predict wheat yields, manage pest issues, and optimize irrigation schedules. The system's ability to deliver microclimate forecasts down to the acre level is a significant development in precision agriculture. Lav Khot, director of AgWeatherNet and a professor at WSU, highlights the role of artificial intelligence in mining data to improve agricultural management decisions. This initiative is part of WSU's broader effort to integrate high-tech research with its public-service mission, supporting farmers from planting to harvest.