By Andrew Goudsward (Reuters) – Evan Corcoran, a lawyer hired by Donald Trump to fend off a federal investigation into his handling of sensitive documents, is now a central figure in the U.S. Justice Department’s criminal case against the former president. The shift from lawyer to potential witness is a sharp turn for Corcoran. The…
By Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to release a final rule on biofuel blending volume mandates for the years 2023-2025 by June 21, after seeking a one-week extension on a deadline for the rule, according to a court document on Tuesday. The EPA was set…
By David Shepardson and Lisa Baertlein WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -West Coast port employers and the union representing 22,000 workers have “overcome some sticking points” in tense labor talks that have entered their 13th month, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Tuesday. Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su is in San Francisco, where…
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department amended part of a statement to Congress in which it said Washington would invite Hong Kong’s chief executive, who faces U.S. sanctions, to a November summit, after lawmakers urged he be barred from entering the country. The Unites States is set to host this year’s…
(Reuters) – Overstock.com will buy certain assets of bankrupt home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond for $21.5 million, the online retailer said on Tuesday. The deal, designated a “stalking horse” bid under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, will include intellectual property, business data, rights to mobile applications, and will also assume certain liabilities of Bed…
By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) -Global aviation needs $4 trillion over the next 20 years to fund new commercial deliveries and transform the world’s fleet to reduce emissions, leasing firm Avolon said on Tuesday. Airlines and leasing companies will take delivery of 44,300 commercial passenger aircraft by 2042, of which approximately half will be for…
GENEVA (Reuters) -A pro-Russian hacking group had intensified its cyberattacks against Switzerland, authorities said on Tuesday, with hackers claiming to have taken down several major websites including the one for Geneva Airport. Switzerland’s main government websites, including parliament and the federal administration, have been hit in recent days by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack claimed…
By Andrea Shalal and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday said Ukraine is making progress in its counteroffensive against Russian invaders and predicted NATO leaders will increase military assistance to Kyiv when they meet next month. Stoltenberg made the comments as he met in the Oval Office with President…
By Nivedita Balu TORONTO (Reuters) -Canada’s financial regulator is urging lenders to tackle risks from mortgage extensions at the “earliest opportunity” as many borrowers try to navigate higher mortgage costs after the Bank of Canada’s surprise rate hike last week. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions’ (OSFI) urgency underscores the concern about the…
By Holger Hansen and Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s ruling coalition on Tuesday agreed changes to a bill on phasing out oil and gas heating systems after weeks of wrangling that raised doubts whether coalition could survive until the end of its term. The coalition is led by the Social Democrats (SPD), supported by…
