Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Navy veteran says he was beaten 'like a punching bag' in Portland
By Deborah Bloom PORTLAND (Reuters) - As a U.S. Navy veteran, Chris David said he thought he would be able to talk plainly with federal agents in Portland and ask them why they were using unmarked car...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
Nicki Minaj says she is expecting first child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Nicki Minaj on Monday announced she was expecting her first child, posting photos of her baby bump. "#Preggers," wrote the "Bang, Bang" singer on her Instagram account, ...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
Self-driving startup Aurora expands vehicle testing to Texas
(Reuters) - Self-driving startup Aurora is expanding testing and development of its vehicles to Dallas-Fort Worth Area in Texas, the company said on Monday. The company, which is already testing its v...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
Netflix show on Indian matchmaker stokes debate on wedding culture
By Shilpa Jamkhandikar MUMBAI (Reuters) - A new Netflix show about an Indian matchmaker catering to the high demands of potential brides and grooms, and their parents, has stoked an online debate abou...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
Spain's coronavirus rate triples in three weeks after lockdown easing
MADRID (Reuters) - The prevalence of the novel coronavirus in Spain has risen three-fold over the last three weeks as authorities struggle to contain a rash of fresh clusters, mainly in the Catalonia ...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
Vowing reform, Kenyan emerges as one of early WTO frontrunners
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) - Kenya's candidate to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) top post said on Monday she is seeking Washington's backing and expressed some sympathy with its criticism of...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
Britain to beef up City watchdog powers over crypto-assets
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's finance ministry on Monday proposed giving the City's watchdog new powers to regulate crypto assets like bitcoin, and also outlined a crackdown on misleading ...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
Saudi social media campaign targets former crown prince
LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Twitter users have sent thousands of tweets accusing the kingdom's former crown prince and his long-time aide of corruption, in what two Saudi sources said was a campaign to d...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
Aeromexico investors to discuss debt restructuring on July 31
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A group of Aeromexico investors are scheduled to meet July 31 to discuss a debt restructuring proposal as the airline undergoes Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, said on Monda...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
In Cuba, the old foe's currency makes a comeback
By Marc Frank HAVANA (Reuters) - State-run stores in Cuba began selling some food and hygiene products in U.S. dollars on Monday as the import-dependent country faces a grave shortage of tradable curr...
Thomson Reuters Jul 20, 2020
