Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Charter CEO says it is urgent to resolve distribution dispute with Disney
By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) - Charter Communications Chief Executive Chris Winfrey said he has a sense of urgency to resolve a distribution dispute with Walt Disney, in remarks on Thursday at the Go...
Sep 07, 2023
At least 39 dead as cyclone hits Brazil's southernmost state
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - At least 39 people have died and nine remain missing after a cyclone battered Brazil's southernmost state Rio Grande do Sul, flooding homes and swelling rivers, local author...
Sep 07, 2023
Shoppers say they want sustainable goods, but won't pay more
By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) - Consumer goods makers and retailers investing in sustainably made products after years of shopper outcry, say they face an uphill struggle convincing p...
Sep 07, 2023
IMF, World Bank to step up cooperation on climate, debt, digital transition
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Thursday issued a rare joint statement pledging to step up their cooperation to address climate change, debt vu...
Sep 07, 2023
UK police officers admit sending racist messages about Meghan, royals
LONDON (Reuters) - Five former London police officers on Thursday admitted sending grossly offensive racist messages to each other on WhatsApp, which included references to Meghan, the Duchess of Suss...
Sep 07, 2023
Chad president talks election challenges with US envoy to UN
By Michelle Nichols N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby spoke with the U.S. envoy to the United Nations about challenges to holding an election, the envoy said on Thursd...
Sep 07, 2023
GM employee's racial bias lawsuit is revived over NY plant where nooses were displayed
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors was ordered by a federal appeals court on Thursday to defend against claims by a Black safety supervisor, who said she endured years of racism a...
Sep 07, 2023
U.S. Senate confirms Adriana Kugler to the Fed Board
(Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed World Bank economist Adriana Kugler to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, where she will help set interest rates for the world's biggest economy. ...
Sep 07, 2023
COP28 needs to show action not words for business, finance leaders
By Simon Jessop, Susanna Twidale and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) - Less talk and more action on decarbonising the energy system should be the main focus of world leaders at the next round of c...
Sep 07, 2023
Colombia airline Avianca to invest $473 million to grow fleet by 16 planes
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's flag-carrier airline Avianca will invest $473 million to grow its fleet by 16 aircraft as it looks to increase the number of routes on offer, Chief Executive Adrian Neuha...
Sep 07, 2023
