Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Whistleblower to warn Congress of 'grave risks' of rushing to reopen U.S.
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A whistleblower who says he was removed as director of a government research office because he raised concerns about coronavirus preparedness will testify before a ...
May 14, 2020
UK watchdog says pandemic relief measures in insurance to start May 18
LONDON (Reuters) - Measures to help customers struggling to pay premiums on insurance policies during the coronavirus crisis will come into effect on Monday, Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said...
May 14, 2020
Truckers hit by coronavirus pandemic face rocky road to recovery
By Karl Plume CHICAGO (Reuters) - Bryan Hutchens in Oklahoma estimates he's only used his two flat-bed trucks to shift oilfield equipment for a week out of the past month as the coronavirus crisis shu...
May 14, 2020
Big police presence expected at Michigan protest of stay-at-home order
By Michael Martina (Reuters) - A demonstration protesting Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order is set to take place on Thursday in the state capital of Lansing, with fears some migh...
May 14, 2020
Hungary could end emergency powers in late June: PM aide
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's government could end emergency powers obtained to fight the coronavirus pandemic in late June, depending on the evolution of the pandemic, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ...
May 14, 2020
Motor racing: Sainz joining Ferrari in 2021 as Vettel's replacement
LONDON (Reuters) - Spaniard Carlos Sainz will race for Ferrari in 2021 and 2022 as replacement for four times world champion Sebastian Vettel alongside Charles Leclerc, the Italian Formula One team sa...
May 14, 2020
Israel offers peek at new normal for air travel during pandemic
BEN GURION AIRPORT, Israel (Reuters) - Arrive four hours early, in a mask and without any escort. Get checked for a fever, disinfect your hands, watch out for the fleet of robotic cleaners, and again ...
May 14, 2020
Thailand to set up $3 billion fund to help small businesses hit by virus
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will set up a fund worth up to 100 billion baht ($3.11 billion) to support small businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, a deputy prime minister said on Thursday....
May 14, 2020
Snaking queues at Jakarta airport as crowds ignore distancing rules
By Wahyuwidi Cinthya JAKARTA (Reuters) - Thousands of travellers queued cheek by jowl at an airport terminal in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday, ignoring regulations on social distancing an...
May 14, 2020
JPMorgan's U.S. credit card holders spent 40% less due to coronavirus
By Elizabeth Dilts Marshall NEW YORK (Reuters) - Credit card spending among some of JP Morgan Chase & Co's U.S. customers fell 40% during March and early April compared to last year, as Americans stay...
May 14, 2020
