Author Archives: Syndicated Content
CDC says JN.1 variant accounts for 39%-50% of COVID cases in US
(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday that COVID subvariant JN.1 accounts for 39% to 50% of cases in the United States as of Dec. 23, according to the ag...
Dec 22, 2023
ConocoPhillips to move forward with development of Willow project in Alaska
(Reuters) -U.S. oil giant ConocoPhillips on Friday gave the financial greenlight to its $8 billion Willow oil and gas drilling project in Alaska. "With this project authorization, we've begun winter c...
Dec 22, 2023
Week 16 NFL Capsules
Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) at Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7): Playoff football arrives early for AFC North rivals who've undergone major facelifts since Pittsburgh's 16-10 win over the Bengals in Cincinnati ...
Dec 22, 2023
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence practices, awaits concussion clearance
For the second time this month, anticipation of a near-certain absence for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence took a surprising turn when he returned to practice four days after entering...
Dec 22, 2023
GSK to cut US prices for Advair, Valtrex and Lamictal
(Reuters) - Drugmaker GSK Plc said on Friday that it will cut U.S. list prices on asthma drug Advair, herpes drug Valtrex, and anti-epileptic medication Lamictal on Jan. 1, 2024. The price cuts come a...
Dec 22, 2023
Apple explores AI deals with news publishers - New York Times
(Reuters) - Apple has opened negotiations in recent weeks with major news and publishing organizations, seeking permission to use their material in the company's development of generative artificial i...
Dec 22, 2023
OpenAI in talks to raise new funding at $100 billion valuation - Bloomberg News
(Reuters) - OpenAI is in early talks to raise a fresh round of funding at a valuation at or above $100 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday citing people with knowledge of the matter. The terms,...
Dec 22, 2023
Ukrainian investigators say they uncover fraud in arms procurement
(Reuters) - Ukraine's SBU security service and the Defence Ministry said on Friday they had uncovered a scheme for fraudulent purchase of artillery shells that involved embezzlement of the equivalent ...
Dec 22, 2023
Hamas and Palestinian Authority split on UN Gaza resolution
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Palestinian foreign ministry and the Islamist group Hamas issued opposing statements on Friday in response to the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of a resolution ...
Dec 22, 2023
US says Iran 'deeply involved' in Red Sea attacks on commercial vessels
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran was "deeply involved" in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and its intelligence was critical to enable Yemen's Houthi movement to target ships, ...
Dec 22, 2023
