Tornado Causes Chaos at St. Louis Shopping Mall

**Reuters** is a leading global news agency founded in 1851 by Paul Julius Reuter, a German immigrant who innovatively combined telegraphy and carrier pigeons to transmit financial and news information rapidly between cities like London and Paris[1][2][4]. Starting from a modest office in London’s financial district, Reuters quickly gained a reputation for speed, accuracy, and impartiality, exemplified by its early scoop on the death of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, beating competitors by hours[1][2]. Historically, Reuters evolved from a commercial news service focused on stock prices for banks and brokerage houses to a comprehensive international newswire serving newspapers worldwide. Its expansion reflected the growing importance of timely, reliable news in business and global affairs[2][3]. The company’s independence and editorial integrity have been safeguarded since 1947 by the Reuters Trust Principles, which commit Reuters to unbiased and accurate reporting[4]. Today, Reuters operates as part of Thomson Reuters, a Canadian multinational headquartered in Toronto. It is recognized as the largest global news agency, with over 2,600 journalists in 165 countries producing around 2 million unique news stories annually in 12 languages[5]. Reuters embraces cutting-edge technology to deliver breaking news, multimedia, and authenticated content to media, technology firms, governments, and corporations, ensuring fast and seamless distribution[5]. Notable achievements include winning over 300 journalism awards in the last decade, such as the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes for National Reporting and Breaking News Photography, and the George Polk Award for Business Reporting, underscoring its leadership in business and technology journalism[5]. Reuters continues to innovate, recently unveiling AI tools to enhance video production and engagement, reflecting its commitment to shaping the future of news in a digital age[5].