US sets policy to seize patents of government-funded drugs if price deemed too high
Isabelle Lawler, a pharmacy student, answers calls at Skippack Pharmacy in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, U.S., February 26, 2021. Picture taken February...
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US crypto industry lobby spending on track for new record in 2023
Bitcoin coins are seen at a stand during the Bitcoin Conference 2023, in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., May 19, 2023. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The cryptocurrency industry was on track to hit a new record for federal lobbying spending, after a year in which firms scrambled to repair their reputations and advance friendly legislation, according to data provided to Reuters by nonprofit research group OpenSecrets.Crypto companies spent $18.96 million in the first three quarters of 2023 on lobbying, compared with $16.1 million during the...
European air fares ‘rising way above inflation’, ACI Europe says
Passengers look at a screen at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), in Schoenefeld near Berlin, Germany, July 7, 2022. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi/File...
Tensions soar over new fund for climate ‘loss and damage’ ahead of COP28
Committee fails to adopt recommendations to set up fundDeveloping nations reject proposal of World Bank as hostTime running short to...
Greenpeace says ECB has broken climate pledge with end of bond buying
FRANKFURT, July 26 (Reuters) - Activist group Greenpeace said on Wednesday the European Central Bank has broken a pledge to...
California, New York pension funds vote against Toyota chairman
Proxy advisory firms have raised issues about governanceSlow rollout of electric vehicles has attracted criticismCompany says chairman is key to...
Return to pandemic hunger levels could signal economic fragility
ATLANTA, April 23 (Reuters) - As economists and investors scour data on inflation, jobs, housing, banking and other bellwether indicators...
Belarus jails Nobel winner Bialiatski for 10 years; EU, US protest
Belarus court convicts group of human rights activistsFinds Nobel Prize winner guilty of financing protestsOpposition leader says verdict is appallingLONDON,...
Hedge fund lobby group asks UK to keep short position disclosures to regulator
LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - The global hedge fund industry trade body, the Managed Funds Association (MFA), on Thursday suggested...
UK must align sustainable rules with EU where possible or risk losing capital, say advisers
LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Britain risks falling behind in the race to attract green capital if its sustainable finance...
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