Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Mastercard sees near-term rebound in travel from pandemic slump
By Niket Nishant (Reuters) - Mastercard Inc on Thursday signaled a near-term rebound in business as it expects an uptick in travel due to easing lockdowns and improved COVID-19 vaccination efforts, af...
Jan 28, 2021
Rowing: Double Olympic champion Glover is a mum on a mission for Tokyo
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's double Olympic champion Helen Glover is aiming for a comeback at the Tokyo Games after four years away from elite rowing and having three children. The 34-year-old said on...
Jan 28, 2021
GM aims to end sale of gasoline, diesel-powered cars, SUVs, light trucks by 2035
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Motors Co said Thursday it was setting a goal to sell all its new cars, SUVS and light pickup trucks with zero tailpipe emissions by 2035, a dramatic...
Jan 28, 2021
New York prosecutor says state undercounted nursing home COVID deaths by up to 50%
(Reuters) - New York state's health department may have undercounted the COVID-19 death toll in state nursing home residents by as much as 50%, according to a report released by the state attorney gen...
Jan 28, 2021
U.N. chief puts technology envoy on leave over harassment inquiry
By Michelle Nichols NEW YORK (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has placed his technology envoy on administrative leave, days after announcing the appointment, while the wor...
Jan 28, 2021
Brewers promote female hitting coordinator
The Milwaukee Brewers promoted Sara Goodrum to minor league hitting coordinator Thursday. She is the first woman to hold that position with an MLB club, according to The Athletic. Her official title i...
Jan 28, 2021
Colombia court accuses eight former FARC of war crimes
By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) on Thursday accused eight former commanders of the demobilized FARC guerrillas of war crimes and crimes against ...
Jan 28, 2021
Beyond Reddit, day traders turning social media platforms into squawk boxes
By Imani Moise (Reuters) - Social media chatrooms are beginning to resemble the squawk boxes on old-fashioned trading floors, as a new generation of retail traders continues to gain influence over the...
Jan 28, 2021
American Airlines, Southwest post record losses and signal need for more aid
By Tracy Rucinski and Sanjana Shivdas (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc and Southwest Airlines Co posted their biggest-ever annual losses on Thursday and indicated a need for additional governme...
Jan 28, 2021
Ex-Red Wings G Jimmy Howard announces retirement
Longtime Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard retired Thursday after 14 NHL seasons. Howard, 36, finished his career with a 246-196-70 record, 24 shutouts, a 2.62 goals-against average and a .912...
Jan 28, 2021
