Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Penpix of the top women's contenders at the U.S. Open
(Reuters) - Penpix of the top women's contenders at the U.S. Open: 1-Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) World ranking: 3 Born: March 21, 1992 (Age: 28) Grand Slam titles: None WTA career titles: 16 Be...
Aug 28, 2020
With no Nishikori, Asia brings few threats in men's U.S. Open draw
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The chances of Asia producing a U.S. Open men's champion have plummeted with the withdrawal of former finalist Kei Nishikori, and even with a weak field at Flushing...
Aug 28, 2020
Plenty of contenders despite depleted U.S. Open women's field
By Shrivathsa Sridhar (Reuters) - The U.S. Open women's event is likely to be as competitive as ever this year despite a depleted field, with the players who shake off the ring rust accumulated during...
Aug 28, 2020
More than 20 states sue over Trump changes to key environmental law
(Reuters) - More than 20 states sued the Trump administration on Friday over its plan to curtail environmental regulations in permitting infrastructure projects that can take years to complete and hav...
Aug 28, 2020
U.S. grants automakers another six months to meet 'quiet car' rules
(Reuters) - A U.S regulatory agency said on Friday it will give automakers another six months to meet "quiet car" regulations requiring electric and hybrid vehicles to emit alert sounds to warn pedest...
Aug 28, 2020
Trump willing to sign a $1.3 trillion coronavirus relief bill: Meadows
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said on Friday that President Donald Trump is willing to sign a $1.3 trillion coronavirus relief bill, a $300 billion increase from Senat...
Aug 28, 2020
Some 21.6 million Americans watched Trump speech on last night of Republican convention: CNN
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Some 21.6 million Americans watched U.S. President Donald Trump on television as he gave his keynote speech on the final night of the Republican National Convention, CNN busine...
Aug 28, 2020
Wall Street's 'fear gauge' climbs despite U.S. stock rally
By April Joyner NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks are rallying, but so too is Wall Street's "fear gauge," in an unusual twist. The Cboe Volatility Index was set for a second week of gains, despite a dr...
Aug 28, 2020
Canada extends international travel ban to September 30
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada extended a measure barring most foreign travelers from entering the country amid continued efforts to limit the introduction and spread of the coronavirus, Public Safety Mini...
Aug 28, 2020
South Africa's ex-leader Zuma, accused of graft, hits out at successor
By Tim Cocks JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma, facing trial for graft, lashed out at his successor Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday, accusing him of betraying the ruling Af...
Aug 28, 2020
