Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Trump likely to reject US industry requests for quicker polysilicon tariff, source says
By Alexandra Alper, Nichola Groom and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is expected to spurn requests from some U.S. solar manufacturers for a speedier timeline to...
Aug 06, 2026
Mariners' Gabe Speier suspended 3 games following fracas vs. Tigers
Seattle Mariners left-handed reliever Gabe Speier received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball on Thursday. Speier has elected to file an appeal, therefore his d...
Aug 06, 2026
Mexico central bank holds rate at 6.5%, delays inflation target return
By Inigo Alexander and Natalia Siniawski MEXICO CITY, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Mexico's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 6.50% on Thursday, extending a pause that began in June and pushing ba...
Aug 06, 2026
Republican U.S. Senator McConnell says he has been released from rehab center
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Longtime Republican U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell said he was released from a rehabilitation center on Thursday and would continue his recovery from a fall and from pneumo...
Aug 06, 2026
Virginia governor says she will file documentation to intervene Dominion-NextEra merger
By Katha Kalia Aug 6 (Reuters) - Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger said on Thursday she would intervene in the regulatory review of NextEra Energy's proposed $66.8 billion merger with Dominion Ener...
Aug 06, 2026
Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow retiring after 37 seasons
Former Giants pitcher Mike Krukow announced Thursday that he is retiring from the San Francisco broadcast booth at the end of the season following 37 years on the air He arrived in San Francisco follo...
Aug 06, 2026
Exclusive-Jailed ex-US Marine may be near death in Russia, sister, advocacy groups say
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A former U.S. Marine jailed in Russia since 2022 and allegedly tortured and injected with mind-altering drugs, slipped into a stupor in June and may be...
Aug 06, 2026
OT Kion Smith inks 1-year deal with 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers signed offensive tackle Kion Smith to a one-year deal on Thursday. Wide receiver Colton Dowell was waived to create the roster spot for Smith, who spent the past four seasons w...
Aug 06, 2026
Puerto Rico to begin water rationing due to intense drought
By Brad Brooks Aug 6 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico will begin a rotating water rationing program on Friday across the island in response to intense drought, authorities said, in a plan that forces tens of t...
Aug 06, 2026
Bucs GM: No plans to trade Vita Vea, Baker Mayfield a franchise QB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht stressed Thursday that the team does not plan to trade Pro Bowl nose tackle Vita Vea and considers Baker Mayfield as a franchise quarterback. "I have n...
Aug 06, 2026
