Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Cowboys quarterback Prescott pledges $1 million to improve police training
(Reuters) - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he will donate $1 million to "improve police training and address systemic racism" in the United States through education and advocacy. Prescot...
Jun 03, 2020
Australia's Infigen Energy decries Ayala's $536 million bid as 'opportunistic'
(Reuters) - Australia's Infigen Energy is still going over a takeover offer to the tune of A$777 million ($535.82 million) by Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corp, the renewables firm said on Thursday, ...
Jun 03, 2020
U.S. new weekly jobless claims seen falling below 2 million
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits likely dropped below 2 million last week for the first time since mid-March, but remains astonishingly...
Jun 03, 2020
Shell plastics plant Trump touted faces oversupply risks: energy institute report
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A massive Pennsylvania plastics project that President Donald Trump touted during a visit last year faces risks of oversupply and a low price outlook for the ...
Jun 03, 2020
'Near impunity' for drug war killings in Philippines, U.N. report says
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines may have been killed in the war on drugs since mid-2016, amid "near impunity" for police and incitement to violen...
Jun 03, 2020
Taiwan to spend $335 million to woo foreign tech investment
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will spend more than T$10 billion ($334.49 million) over the next seven years to lure investment in technology from foreign companies, Lin Chuan-neng, the island's vice minis...
Jun 03, 2020
U.S. finalizes order allowing 15 passenger air carriers to suspend service to 75 airports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department said late Wednesday it granted final approval to 15 airlines to temporarily halt service to 75 U.S. airports because of a lack of demand stemm...
Jun 03, 2020
New Zealand says July likely too early to resume travel with Australia
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand rejected calls by business leaders on Thursday to restart flights to Australia within a month as too short a timeframe. An Australian and New Zealand business lobby ...
Jun 03, 2020
Seattle police oversight to continue after 12,000 Floyd protest complaints
By Gregory Scruggs SEATTLE (Reuters) - Police in the city of Seattle will continue to be overseen by federal monitors, the mayor said on Wednesday, days after the force drew 12,000 complaints for its ...
Jun 03, 2020
Ryder Cup without fans almost a 'yawner', says U.S. captain Stricker
(Reuters) - Holding golf's Ryder Cup later this year without fans present due to the COVID-19 pandemic would almost make the event "a "yawner", U.S. captain Steve Stricker has said. Golf's calendar ha...
Jun 03, 2020
