Mexico Agrees to Meet Water Treaty Obligations for Farmers in the American Southwest
(Washington, D.C., December 12, 2025) - Today, the United States and Mexico reached an understanding to meet the current water obligations of American farmers and ranchers and for Mexico to repay the water deficit in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. This agreement extends to the current cycle and the previous cy...
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Wisconsin in Dodge County Dairy Herd
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd in Dodge County. This is the first detection of HPAI in dairy cattle in Wisconsin. Samples were tested by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic L...
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Strike by resident doctors in England to go ahead after rejecting government's offer
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Resident doctors in England voted to reject the government's latest offer on working conditions, the British Medical Association union said on Monday, confirming that a five-day strike planned for this week would go ahead. T...
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Citi sets 2026 S&P 500 target at 7,700, expects AI to remain key theme
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Citigroup has set a year-end target of 7,700 for the S&P 500 index for 2026, pointing to robust corporate earnings and sustained tailwinds from artificial intelligence investments. The brokerage said in a note on Friday that it expe...
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ECB warns Italy its 2026 budget could hurt bank liquidity
ROME, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Measures envisaged in Italy's 2026 budget could have "negative implications" on banks' liquidity as they might prompt lenders to cut interest paid on deposits to lower taxes, and hence reduce liquidity buffers, the European...
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Explainer-What is lumpy skin disease for cattle and why are French farmers angry?
PARIS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - French farmers are protesting against government measures, including the culling of entire cattle herds, aimed at containing an outbreak of lumpy skin disease among livestock in France and other parts of Europe. Here's what yo...
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Brazil's economic activity starts Q4 on weaker footing
BRASILIA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy started the fourth quarter on a weaker footing, central bank data showed on Monday, as analysts closely monitor activity indicators to calibrate their bets on when a monetary easing cycle might start. The ...
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Immunome's experimental drug meets main goal in late-stage study
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Immunome said on Monday its experimental drug met the main goal in a late-stage study for patients with a rare type of tumor. The oral drug, varegacestat, is being tested in patients with desmoid tumors, also known as aggressive ...
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Cencora to take majority control of OneOncology to expand cancer services
Dec 15 (Reuters) - U.S. drug distributor Cencora said on Monday it will take majority control of cancer care network OneOncology in a deal that values the business at $7.4 billion, as it moves to expand services for community oncology practices. Cenc...
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Israeli tech sector annual deals and listings jump to $59 billion, PwC says
JERUSALEM, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Appetite for Israeli technology innovation has remained undiminished this year, with a surge in acquisitions and IPOs led by Alphabet's $32 billion purchase of Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz, PwC Israel said on Monday....
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