Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Democrats frame Trump ballroom as symbol of Republican disconnect from voters' affordability woes
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - Democrats hoping to win control of Congress in November's elections are seizing on Republicans' support of President Donald Trump's proposed $400 millio...
May 16, 2026
The 'ninjas' who swap out Eurovision Song Contest sets in 48 seconds
By Lisa Leutner VIENNA, May 16 (Reuters) - You will barely notice them on television, but a small band of stage hands nicknamed "ninjas" at the Eurovision Song Contest perform a feat as impressive as ...
May 16, 2026
Russia says it took control of two villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, RIA reports
MOSCOW, May 16 (Reuters) - Russian troops have taken control of the settlements of Borova and Kutkivka in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the RIA state news agency reported on Saturday, citing the Defence M...
May 16, 2026
Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister says
By Umaru Fofana and Robbie Corey-Boulet FREETOWN, May 16 (Reuters) - Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minis...
May 16, 2026
Israel's military says Gaza strike kills Hamas armed wing leader Haddad
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, May 16 (Reuters) - Israel's military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas' military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas offic...
May 16, 2026
BOJ's Himino calls for 'holistic approach' on global monetary system
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Saturday called for a "holistic approach" in designing the global future monetary system that does not confine o...
May 16, 2026
Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports
May 16 (Reuters) - The head of Harvard University's nearly $57 billion endowment, N.P. Narvekar, has told its board that he plans to retire, the Wall Street Journal reported late on Friday, citing sou...
May 16, 2026
Bill Ackman says Alphabet stake sale not a bet against the company
May 16 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said on Saturday that the sale of Google parent Alphabet's shares was not a bet against the company. Ackman on Friday said his firm Pershing Square ...
May 16, 2026
Stephon Castle, Spurs finish Wolves in Game 6, set date with Thunder
Bring on the champs. The San Antonio Spurs stamped themselves ready for a showdown with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, using an early offensive explosion and a brilliant all-around effo...
May 16, 2026
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jana Choukeir ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/DUBAI, May 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, t...
May 16, 2026
