Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Texas grid operator warns of higher power demand this weekend
(Reuters) - The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Tuesday warned of larger-than-normal demand for power due to extreme hot weather expected in the region over May 6-9. "ERCOT has asked ...
May 03, 2022
Beijing curbs public transport as COVID spreads in China
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The Chinese capital Beijing shut dozens of metro stations and bus routes on Wednesday in its campaign to stop the spread of COVID-19 and avoid the fate of Shanghai where m...
May 03, 2022
Central American, Caribbean blocs condemn attack on Ukraine
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Two blocs of Central American and Caribbean countries condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and warned about the impact of the conflict on the region Tuesday, fo...
May 03, 2022
EU set to unveil sanctions on Russian oil as fighting rages in Ukraine
By Joseph Campbell and Alessandra Prentice ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (Reuters) - The European Union is expected to outline oil sanctions against Moscow on Wednesday as Russian forces pounded targets in ea...
May 03, 2022
Olympics-Modern pentathlon says TV-friendly obstacle racing can build sport's future
(Reuters) - Modern pentathlon's governing body said making TV-friendly obstacle racing the sport's fifth discipline would help build its future amid fierce opposition to its move to drop the equestria...
May 03, 2022
N.Korea fires projectile towards sea off east coast, says S.Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Wednesday, about a week after the North vowed to develop its nuclear...
May 03, 2022
N.Korea mobilises office workers to fight drought amid food shortages
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's office workers and factory labourers have been dispatched to farming areas around the country to join a fight against drought, state media reported on W...
May 03, 2022
Democratic U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown beats progressive challenger in Ohio primary, AP projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Moderate Democratic U.S. Representative Shontel Brown held off a primary election challenge by progressive Nina Turner in Ohio's 11th congressional district, which will likely a...
May 03, 2022
Colombia to provide leftist presidential candidate Petro with extra security
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's government will provide left-wing presidential candidate Gustavo Petro with extra security after he canceled part of his campaign tour amid reports of a threat to kill hi...
May 03, 2022
Trump-backed J.D. Vance wins Republican nomination in Ohio U.S. Senate primary, NBC News projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - J.D. Vance, the candidate backed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican nomination to run for the U.S. Senate in Ohio on Tuesday, beating out former state treasure...
May 03, 2022
