Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 7:00 A.M. GMT/ 2:00 A.M. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-CHINA-PFIZER
Exclusive: China in talks with Pfizer for generic COVID drug - sources
HONG KONG/BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) - China is in talks with Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) to secure a licence that will allow domestic drugmakers to manufacture and distribute a generic version of the U.S. firm's COVID-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid in China, three sources told Reuters.
MEXICO-VIOLENCE
At least 29 killed in Mexico capture of Chapo's son; U.S. extradition not guaranteed
MEXICO CITY, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Nineteen suspected gang members and 10 military personnel were killed in a wave of violence surrounding the arrest of Mexican drug cartel boss Ovidio Guzman in the northern state of Sinaloa, Defense Minister Luis Cresencio Sandoval said on Friday.
U.S.
USA-CONGRESS
Kevin McCarthy elected Republican U.S. House speaker, but at a cost
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives early on Saturday, after making extensive concessions to a group of right-wing hardliners that raised questions about the party's ability to govern.
USA-WEATHER
California storm leaves thousands without power, another 'atmospheric river' looms
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Jan 6 (Reuters) - Utility crews in northern California worked to restore power to tens of thousands of homes on Friday following two days of fierce winds and torrential rain, even as the region braced for another onslaught of stormy weather heading into the weekend.
BUSINESS
CHINA-REGULATION-ANT-JACKMA
Ant Group founder Jack Ma to give up control in key restructuring
SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Ant Group said on Saturday its founder Jack Ma will no longer control the Chinese fintech giant, as the firm seeks to draw a line under a regulatory crackdown that was triggered soon after its mammoth stock market debut was scuppered two years ago.
TWITTER-MUSK-PERKINS-COIE
Elon Musk says Twitter staff 'error' led to hiring Perkins Coie law firm
Jan 6 - Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk said in an email to Reuters on Friday that hiring law firm Perkins Coie to defend the company in a California federal lawsuit this week was a mistake it would not make again.
ENTERTAINMENT
AUSTRALIA-ELVIS-FESTIVAL-ANNIVERSARY
Australian Elvis festival still 'fantastic' after 30 years
PARKES, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Elvis Presley impersonators paraded down the main street of Parkes on Saturday, as the Australian country town celebrated 30 years hosting an Elvis-tribute gala that has become one of the country's biggest festivals.
NETHERLANDS-WW2-TREASURE
Old Nazi map sparks treasure hunt in the Netherlands
OMMEREN, the Netherlands, Jan 6 (Reuters) - An old map believed to mark the spot where German soldiers hid treasure worth millions of euros during World War Two sparked the imagination of amateur treasure hunters in the Netherlands this week.
SPORTS
TENNIS-UNITEDCUP
United States blank Poland to reach United Cup final
SYDNEY, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Taylor Fritz propelled the United States into the final of the United Cup with a tenacious 7-6(5) 7-6(5) victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz before they completed a 5-0 sweep in the $15 million mixed tournament on Saturday.
FOOTBALL-NFL-HAMLIN
'The room went nuts': Hamlin speaks to team after coming off ventilator
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had his breathing tube removed overnight, the team said on Friday, and a call to team mates from the recovering 24-year-old set off a raucous celebration.
UPCOMING
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
EISAI-BIOGEN/ALZHEIMERS-FDA
Eisai conference call regarding Leqembi Alzheimer's drug launch
Eisai holds conference call to discuss U.S. launch of new Alzheimer's drug, partnered with Biogen
7 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
CHRISTMAS-SEASON/ROMANIA-ORTHODOX(TV)
Ukrainians in Romania celebrate Christmas away from home
Ukrainian refugees and local diaspora celebrate Orthodox Christmas in Romanian southern city of Tulcea, just a few kilometres away from the Ukrainian border.
7 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
BRITAIN-BOE/MANN
Bank of England MPC's Catherine Mann presents paper on climate policy
Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Catherine Mann presents a paper on climate policy and carbon border taxes at the American Economic Association's annual conference in New Orleans.
7 Jan 11:15 ET / 16:15 GMT
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
INDONESIA-MALAYSIA/(PIX)(TV)
Malaysian PM Anwar visits Indonesia in first official trip
Malaysia's recently elected Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrives in Indonesia in his first official trip abroad after assuming office.
8 Jan
USA-BIDEN/BORDER(PIX)(TV)
Biden visits El Paso, Texas, his first trip to southwestern border since taking office
U.S. President Joe Biden visits El Paso, Texas, his first trip to southwestern border since taking office and one that comes as Republicans continue to criticize his approach to border security.
8 Jan
