Reuters Morning Digest: April 16, 2019

Click to View in Browser Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Notre-Dame blaze probably accidental, French prosecutors say The fire that tore through Notre-Dame cathedral was probably caused by accident, French prosecutors said on Tuesday after firefighters doused the last flames in the ruins overnight. BlackRock quarterly profit falls 3.3 percent BlackRock Inc, the world's largest asset manager, on Tuesday reported a 3.3 percent drop in quarterly profit, as investors shunned its expensive funds and flocked toward low risk, inexpensive funds. Russian lawmakers approve new Internet law Russia's lower house of parliament approved on Tuesday the third reading of a draft law that aims to increase Moscow's sovereignty over its Internet segment and defend against foreign meddling, Interfax agency reported. On Saturn's moon Titan, plentiful lakeside views, but with liquid methane Scientists on Monday provided the most comprehensive look to date at one of the solar system's most exotic features: prime lakeside property in the northern polar region of Saturn's moon Titan - if you like lakes made of stuff like liquid methane. Olympics: Tokyo 2020 marathons to start early due to heat fears Next year's men's and women's Olympic marathons will start at 6 a.m. local time to try to avoid the worst of Tokyo's blazing summer heat, organizers said on Tuesday. Record 17.4 million watch 'Game of Thrones' kickoff for final season Some 17.4 million Americans watched the first episode of the final season of television's "Game of Thrones" - a record audience for the medieval fantasy series, cable channel HBO said on Monday. Don't like surprises? AI predicts who survives 'Game of Thrones' If you are a "Game of Thrones" fan and appreciate the element of surprise, stop reading now. Related Video Notre-Dame saved from complete destruction Notre-Dame Cathedral's spire collapses Great Debate Cox: AT&T opens itself up to activist attack Cox: Amsterdam has first-world financial dilemma A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2019 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook