Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Few pro athletes suffer heart disease after mild COVID: study by North American sports leagues
(Reuters) - There are few cases of inflammatory heart disease among professional athletes who suffer mild cases of COVID-19, according to a study authored by medical experts from Major League Baseball...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
South Africa regulator says at advanced stage of Pfizer vaccine review
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's medicines regulator said on Thursday that it was at an advanced stage of reviewing an emergency use application for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. "Pfizer has engaged ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
Hundreds of fake COVID-19 vaccines seized in South Africa: Interpol
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African police have seized hundreds of fake COVID-19 vaccines and arrested four suspects in connection with the haul, the Interpol global police co-ordination agency sai...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
'Opportunity of a lifetime': Investment at heart of Biden climate strategy, McCarthy says
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - National climate advisor Gina McCarthy told oil and gas industry executives on Thursday that rebuilding the COVID-19 battered U.S. economy is a once-in-a-li...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
EU, Italy block AstraZeneca shipment to Australia: sources
By Giselda Vagnoni ROME (Reuters) - The European Commission and Italy have blocked a shipment of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine destined for Australia after the drug manufacturer failed to meet its...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
Europe's carbon market architects warn against curbs on prices, speculators
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union should resist calls to blunt its carbon market by curbing prices or financial participants' involvement in the scheme, two former senior European...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
U.S. Treasury launches $9 billion coronavirus aid for low-income lending
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Thursday launched a new program to infuse $9 billion into minority and community lenders to boost financing for small businesses and consumers struggling wi...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
New Caledonia agrees to Vale nickel mine sale, Tesla to be partner
PARIS (Reuters) - Political leaders in New Caledonia on Thursday agreed new terms for the sale of Vale's nickel business, including a majority stakeholding for local interests, seeking to resolve unre...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
British DJ and anti-racism advocate Clara Amfo gets own Barbie doll
LONDON (Reuters) - Toymaker Mattel has unveiled a Barbie doll in the likeness of British presenter Clara Amfo, who made an emotional speech on her BBC radio show following the death of George Floyd, a...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
French senate defends press freedoms in re-write of Macron's security law
By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) - Draft French legislation that would have impinged upon the freedom to circulate images identifying police officers has been watered down by senators after violent...
Thomson Reuters Mar 04, 2021
