Press Digest: Wall Street Journal - July 24

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24/07/2025 06:59

July 24 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

- U.S. lawmakers are demanding JPMorgan Chase JPM.N and Bank of America produce documents related to their roles in a Chinese battery giant's initial public offering.

- Healthcare-software company Waystar WAY.O has agreed to buy private equity-backed Iodine Software for $1.25 billion, including debt.

- NBCUniversal CMCSA.O is considering launching a sports cable network that would feature content also on its Peacock platform.

- The U.S. and EU are nearing a 15% tariff deal, following a similar agreement with Japan, marking progress in global trade negotiations.

    - The Trump administration said it would slash red tape and take steps to boost exports for U.S. technology companies in a bid to accelerate the country's use of artificial intelligence.

    - Columbia University will pay $200 million to the federal government over three years to settle allegations the school violated anti-discrimination laws.

 (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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