Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Asian stocks set to rise on Fed policy, dollar hits two-year low
By Suzanne Barlyn NEW YORK (Reuters) - Asian stocks were set to track an upbeat Wall Street session on Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates at ultra-low levels, while the U.S. dollar...
Jul 29, 2020
Former Fed economist accuses profession and central bank of sexism
By Jonnelle Marte (Reuters) - A searing blog by a former Federal Reserve economist accused the economics profession generally, and the Fed in particular, of discrimination against her and other women,...
Jul 29, 2020
Kuwait allows citizens, residents to travel to and from the country starting Aug 1st
CAIRO (Reuters) - Kuwait will allow citizens and residents to travel to and from the country, starting August 1st, the government communication center tweeted on early Thursday, citing a cabinet decis...
Jul 29, 2020
Hong Kong police arrest four under national security law
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police have arrested four people aged 16-21 for suspected offences under the city's new national security law, the first such detentions outside of street protests sinc...
Jul 29, 2020
Pajamas anyone? Emmy awards show to go virtual
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Emmy Awards show in September is the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic, and that may mean some celebrities appearing in pajamas or from their bedrooms. Hollywood ...
Jul 29, 2020
Lopez withdraws from LPGA restart after positive COVID-19 test
(Reuters) - Gaby Lopez has withdrawn from the Drive On Championship in Toledo, Ohio, after testing positive for COVID-19, the LPGA said on Wednesday. The tournament begins on Friday at the Inverness C...
Jul 29, 2020
World number one Barty to skip U.S. Open over coronavirus concerns: report
(Reuters) - World number one Ash Barty will skip this summer's U.S. Open and the tournament proceeding it in New York due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. "My team and I have decided that we...
Jul 29, 2020
Kodak CEO's fortune swells $79 million as stocks rally on U.S. government loan
By Jessica DiNapoli (Reuters) - Eastman Kodak Co CEO Jim Continenza added $79 million to his net worth on Wednesday when his options in the imaging company turned from worthless to lucrative thanks to...
Jul 29, 2020
House Speaker Pelosi announces mask-wearing requirement for House members and staff
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday announced that members and staff are required to wear masks in the House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic. Members...
Jul 29, 2020
Blackhawks ban headdresses at home games, events
The Chicago Blackhawks have banned fans from wearing headdresses at home games and team events at the United Center, the club announced Wednesday. "We have always maintained an expectation that our fa...
Jul 29, 2020
