Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Biden warns of Russian election meddling after receiving intelligence briefings
By Michael Martina DETROIT (Reuters) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said on Friday he is now getting intelligence briefings, and has been told Russia continues to try to meddl...
Jul 17, 2020
U.S. coronavirus cases rise by over 70,000 for second day in a row
(Reuters) - For a second day in a row, U.S. coronavirus cases rose by over 70,000 as Americans clashed over wearing masks and whether to reopen schools in a few weeks. Cases on Friday rose by at least...
Jul 17, 2020
NBA MVP, Rookie of Year races are over
There is nothing more Giannis Antetokounmpo can do in his bid to win his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award. That is because the league informed all 30 teams on Friday that none of the ...
Jul 17, 2020
Australian PM seeks to delay parliament due to COVID-19
By Lidia Kelly MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison sought on Saturday to postpone an early-August sitting of parliament, saying the increased community transmissions of the ...
Jul 17, 2020
Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases, including 16 in Xinjiang
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China reported 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 17, up from 10 cases a day earlier, the health authority said on Saturday. Of the new infections, 16 were in far w...
Jul 17, 2020
Madden NFL 21 drops Washington nickname, logo
With the Washington NFL team about to change its nickname and logo, game-maker Electronic Arts is making the same move in its upcoming Madden NFL 21 title. The video game will replace the Redskins nam...
Jul 17, 2020
Rare air: U.S. meatpackers try air cleaning tech after COVID-19 outbreaks
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) - Two of the world's largest meatpackers said on Friday they have installed ultraviolet air cleaning equipment in some U.S. plants, as pressure mounts on food compani...
Jul 17, 2020
Mexico reports 7,257 new cases of coronavirus, 736 more deaths
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's Health Ministry on Friday reported 7,257 new confirmed coronavirus infections and 736 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 331,298 cases and 38,...
Jul 17, 2020
COVID-19 antibody test passes first major trials in UK with 98.6% accuracy - Telegraph
(Reuters) - British ministers are making plans to distribute millions of free coronavirus antibody tests after a version backed by the UK government passed its first major trials, the Daily Telegraph ...
Jul 17, 2020
NFL, union gear up for additional talks
The NFL said in a statement issued Friday that progress has been made toward safely playing amid the coronavirus pandemic but acknowledged not all issues have been settled with the players union. "NFL...
Jul 17, 2020
