Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Trump administration completes rollback of Obama era fuel efficiency rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday completed a rollback of vehicle emissions rules adopted under President Barack Obama and will require 1.5% annual increases in efficiency thr...
Mar 31, 2020
German zoos ask Merkel for funds to feed animals during crisis
BERLIN (Reuters) - Zoos in Germany have written to Chancellor Angela Merkel pleading for 100 million euros to help them look after their animals during the coronavirus crisis. "Unlike other organizati...
Mar 31, 2020
Italy's coronavirus deaths could be underestimated in data: official
ROME (Reuters) - The number of deaths from coronavirus in Italy could be underestimated in the official figures, the head of national health institute ISS said on Tuesday. "It is plausible that deaths...
Mar 31, 2020
Cash-starved Latam companies rush for credit as govt help lags
By Tatiana Bautzer and Carolina Mandl SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Latin American companies from oil behemoth Petrobras to cement maker Cemex, facing drastic coronavirus-linked revenue declines, are rushing ...
Mar 31, 2020
Dutch marijuana back on sale, but don't forget to wash your hands
By Hilde Verweij NIJMEGEN, Netherlands (Reuters) - While most of the Netherlands struggles through the coronavirus lockdown, marijuana smokers received the welcome news that "coffee shops" selling the...
Mar 31, 2020
England's coronavirus death toll rises 29% to 1,651
LONDON (Reuters) - The death toll in England from the coronavirus outbreak rose 29% to 1,651, the National Health Service said. "Patients were aged between 19 and 98 years old and all but 28 patients ...
Mar 31, 2020
Rolls-Royce targets in jeopardy as pandemic brings air travel slump
LONDON (Reuters) - British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce will likely have to slash its 2020 cash flow target after airline customers parked hundreds of planes due to the coronavirus pandemic, analysts...
Mar 31, 2020
Goldman Sachs slashes second quarter U.S. GDP estimate further
(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday that the U.S. second quarter economic decline would be deeper than it had previously forecast and unemployment would be higher, citing anecdotal evidence and ...
Mar 31, 2020
Global banking systems may need recapitalization, restructuring: IMF
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some countries' banking systems might have to be recapitalized or even restructured if their economies are severely damaged by prolonged disruption from the co...
Mar 31, 2020
Walmart steps up worker safety measures, starts temperature checks for employees
(Reuters) - Walmart Inc said on Tuesday it would start taking the temperature of its employees before the start of their shift and ask them basic health screening questions as its steps up safety meas...
Mar 31, 2020
