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Reuters is 175 years old-from pigeons to AI

Sunday 15 November 2026

Paul Julius Reuter used pigeons to bridge the gap between European telegraph lines and deliver stock market prices to London, starting a tradition of using the best communications to beat his opposition that continues to this day. Beats once counted in hours or even days are now measured in split seconds.

On November 13 1851 he opened his first office in London establishing Reuters News Agency. 

Reuters published this  summary of its storied history, highlighting the achievements begun by Julius Reuter. 

https://reutersagency.com/reuters-175-years

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