Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Former Colombian President Uribe tests positive for coronavirus
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has tested positive for the coronavirus, just one day after being placed under house arrest by the Andean country's Supreme Court. The former...
Aug 05, 2020
U.S. wants to see 'untrusted' Chinese apps removed from U.S. app stores, Pompeo says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States wants to see 'untrusted' Chinese apps removed from U.S. app stores, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, calling the Chinese-owned short-vide...
Aug 05, 2020
Zynga raises full-year bookings forecast, buys another Turkish game-maker
(Reuters) - Zynga Inc raised its full-year bookings forecast after topping quarterly estimates on Wednesday, encouraged by strong engagement from stuck-at-home players and its recent acquisition of Tu...
Aug 05, 2020
Washington, D.C., police union sues to block reform bill, saying was not negotiated
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington's police union on Wednesday sued the District of Columbia, seeking to block part of a police reform law passed after a nationwide wave of protests over police brutali...
Aug 05, 2020
From omelet to octopus, Selena Gomez gets quarantine busy with TV cooking show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer-actress Selena Gomez has been cooking up a storm during the coronavirus lockdown and is now ready to share her hilarious and sometimes embarrassing efforts with the rest...
Aug 05, 2020
Gambia imposes curfew as coronavirus cases surge 60% in a week
BANJUL (Reuters) - Gambia, mainland Africa's smallest country, imposed a three-week curfew on Wednesday after coronavirus cases surged over 60% in the last seven days to nearly 800. Authorities attrib...
Aug 05, 2020
U.S. court allows Dakota Access pipeline to keep running, permit status unclear
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday said that the Dakota Access Pipeline does not have to be shut and drained per a lower court order. However, U.S. regulatory officials may still have to is...
Aug 05, 2020
Mediaset says ready to seek end to Vivendi spat after merger plan blocked
By Elvira Pollina MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's top commercial broadcaster Mediaset said on Wednesday it was ready to start talks with its second largest investor Vivendi after it dropped plans for a pan-...
Aug 05, 2020
Lowry far from complacent a year after first major win
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Ireland's Shane Lowry said on Wednesday that he has not grown complacent in the year since he took home his first major title as he faces stiff competition at this week's PGA...
Aug 05, 2020
U.S. Justice Department asks court to block California net neutrality law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday asked a federal judge to block California's net neutrality law, arguing the state action is preempted by federal action. The move came a...
Aug 05, 2020
