Author Archives: Syndicated Content
US hybrid-car sales soar, along with gas prices
By Kalea Hall May 8 (Reuters) - Many American car buyers are gravitating to hybrid vehicles to offset the recent surge in gas prices from the Iran war, according to fresh industry sales data and deale...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
Astronomers get the best look yet at the surface of an exoplanet
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - Astronomers have gotten their clearest look yet at the surface of an exoplanet - a planet beyond our solar system - thanks to NASA's James Webb Space Teles...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
Mattel investor asks CEO to consider go-private or sale as toy demand weakens
May 8 (Reuters) - Mattel investor Southeastern Asset Management has called on CEO Ynon Kreiz to explore strategic options for the toy maker to be taken private or bought out by rival Hasbro amid weak ...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children
BRUSSELS, May 8 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers are expected to adopt new sanctions on Monday related to the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia, two EU sources said on Friday. Uk...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz earlier this week
By Lewis Jackson and Sam Li BEIJING, May 8 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry confirmed on Friday that an oil products tanker carrying Chinese crew was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, and expresse...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
By Guglielmo Mangiapane and Joshua McElwee POMPEI, Italy, May 8 (Reuters) - Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address on Friday to mar...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
Several hostages taken at German bank branch, police say
FRANKFURT, May 8 (Reuters) - German police said on Friday several people, including one cash transport driver, had been taken hostage at a savings bank branch in the western town of Sinzig. "It is cur...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) - A Vatican statement after Pope Leo's meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which said the two had pledged to improve bilateral relations, ...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
US container imports fell 5.5% in April on trade and geopolitical risks, Descartes says
May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. container imports dropped 5.5% in April as importers contend with trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks, supply chain technology provider Descartes Systems Group said ...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
Zara denies infringing Jo Malone trademark in Estee Lauder case
By Helen Reid LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - Fashion retailer Zara has denied infringing Estee Lauder's Jo Malone trademark, saying in UK High Court filings that it uses the perfumer's name on fragrances i...
Thomson Reuters May 08, 2026
