Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Elon Musk's SpaceX is poised to become the most valuable U.S. startup
By Krystal Hu (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX is poised to become the most valuable U.S. startup as its valuation rose to over $125 billion in an ongoing share sale in the secondary market,...
May 17, 2022
Soccer-Liverpool take title race down to the wire with win at Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Joel Matip's stooping header gave Liverpool a 2-1 win at Southampton on Tuesday to keep the Premier League title race alive until the final day of the season. The resul...
May 17, 2022
U.S. Senator Manchin backs Michael Barr for top Fed regulatory job
By Pete Schroeder (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, who on occasions votes against his party in the evenly split Senate, said on Tuesday he intends to support Michael Barr for Federal R...
May 17, 2022
Where's the beef? McDonald's, Wendy's are sued over burger sizes
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - Justin Chimienti thought the Big Mac he bought at McDonald's and the Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger he bought at Wendy's would be as big and juicy as advertised. H...
May 17, 2022
Golf-Sky-high PGA beer may not cure cancer but may cure a hangover
By Steve Keating TULSA, Oklahoma (Reuters) - The price of beer, and not gas, had golf fans fired up at the PGA Championship on Tuesday. With a can of suds going for $18, world number nine Justin Thoma...
May 17, 2022
Slovak finance minister sets up battle with proposed tax on Russian oil processing
(Reuters) - Slovak Finance Minister Igor Matovic said on Tuesday he would propose a special tax on Russian crude processed in the country, clashing with a government coalition partner as he seeks to r...
May 17, 2022
Factbox-What is the make-up of Lebanon's new parliament?
(Reuters) - Lebanon's next parliament will feature fragmented blocs including a smaller share of seats for Hezbollah and its allies, a more empowered pro-Saudi party and a surprise showing for reform-...
May 17, 2022
REE Automotive to hold customer tests of electric van in Detroit
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) - REE Automotive, which develops rolling chassis for commercial electric vehicles (EVs), said on Tuesday that it will start customer tests of its electric walk-in van in...
May 17, 2022
Michigan judge blocks enforcement of state's pre-Roe v. Wade abortion ban
By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) - A Michigan judge on Tuesday granted a temporary injunction to block the enforcement of a state abortion ban, which might have taken effect if the U.S. Supreme Court ove...
May 17, 2022
Prominent hedge funds invested in Twitter before Musk unveiled plans
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON (Reuters) - Prominent hedge funds, including Point72 Asset Management and Bridgewater Associates, invested in Twitter during the first quarter, putting them on course to ...
May 17, 2022
