Author Archives: Syndicated Content
New York officials, others downplay concern over new coronavirus variant
By Peter Szekely NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mayor Bill de Blasio's chief medical adviser on Thursday downplayed the results of two studies showing that a new coronavirus variant found in New York City in No...
Feb 25, 2021
Augustana closes out MSUM on 18-4 run, defeats Dragons 77-63 in NSIC quarterfinals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Minnesota State University Moorhead women’s basketball season came to an end in the NSIC quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon from the Sanford Pentagon. Augustana defeat...
Feb 25, 2021
New U.S. ambassador hits ground 'sprinting' at U.N., stresses re-engagement
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield hit "the ground sprinting" as she arrived in New York on Thursday, just days before the Uni...
Feb 25, 2021
Ares intends to buy 60% of AMP's asset management arm's private markets business
(Reuters) - AMP Ltd said on Friday U.S.-based Ares Management intends to buy 60% of the private markets businesses of the Australian company's asset management arm AMP Capital for A$1.35 billion ($1.0...
Feb 25, 2021
Paris to suggest three-week lockdown to government: deputy mayor
PARIS (Reuters) - Paris will submit a plan to the government prescribing a three-week lockdown of the French capital in view of the reopening of all venues, including bars, restaurants and theaters, t...
Feb 25, 2021
Macron says he would take AstraZeneca vaccine if it was offered
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he would gladly accept being inoculated with the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine if it were offered when his turn comes. "In vie...
Feb 25, 2021
New York City mayor urges probe of sexual misconduct claims against Governor Cuomo
By Gabriella Borter and Peter Szekely NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday called for an independent investigation into sexual misconduct accusations against Governor An...
Feb 25, 2021
U.S. SEC should revisit disclosure requirements on diversity - acting chair
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. securities regulator should think more "creatively and broadly" about tackling issues of race and gender diversity, including by potentially revisiting public companies...
Feb 25, 2021
Ousted by Bolsonaro, outgoing Petrobras CEO defends fuel price rises
By Gram Slattery and Marta Nogueira RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Outgoing Petrobras CEO Roberto Castello Branco said on Thursday he will ensure a smooth transition to his successor, a retired general ha...
Feb 25, 2021
Exclusive: Boeing faces FAA fine and a much bigger 787 repair bill - sources
By Eric M. Johnson and David Shepardson SEATTLE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co faces a new fine from U.S. regulators as part of a expected settlement with U.S. regulators over quality and safety-ove...
Feb 25, 2021
