Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Accused Christchurch shooter changes plea to guilty: media reports
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The Australian man accused of killing 51 worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand in March last year entered a surprise guilty plea in court in Christchurch on Thursday, and ad...
Mar 25, 2020
House ready to act swiftly once Senate votes on coronavirus bill, Pelosi says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives could take up a coronavirus economic relief bill as soon as it clears the Senate, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday, alth...
Mar 25, 2020
Ackman's private hedge fund Pershing Square LP up 6.8% month-to-date, up 0.8% year-to-date: source
BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman, who hedged his portfolio weeks ago to guard against coronavirus-inspired panic selling, told investors that his private hedge fund is making mon...
Mar 25, 2020
Trump says he will sign coronavirus relief package right away
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would sign a $2 trillion legislative package to address the economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic into law immediately after ...
Mar 25, 2020
Olympics: U.S. ticket holders told purchases will be honored in 2021
By Paresh Dave OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - Tokyo Olympics ticket holders in the United States will not immediately get refunds in light of the event's postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic,...
Mar 25, 2020
Hockey visors into face shields: Hockey gear maker tweaks equipment for health workers
TORONTO (Reuters) - Sports equipment maker Bauer Hockey plans to modify its hockey visors into face shields for healthcare workers dealing with the coronavirus crisis. The New Hampshire-based company,...
Mar 25, 2020
Famous chefs, New York restaurants to push landlords for rent breaks during coronavirus crisis
By Hilary Russ NEW YORK (Reuters) - Renowned restaurants, including Cipriani, Smith & Wollensky, The Smith, and Boqueria, as well as owners Stephen Starr and chef Bobby Flay, have formed a new group s...
Mar 25, 2020
U.S. should refrain from export controls in pandemic response: Chamber of Commerce
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday urged the United States to refrain from adopting export controls or other measures that could impede the movement of m...
Mar 25, 2020
Kosovo lawmakers dismiss government in no-confidence vote
By Fatos Bytyci PRISTINA (Reuters) - Kosovo lawmakers dismissed the government of Prime Minister Albin Kurti in a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, triggering a political crisis as the Balkan country t...
Mar 25, 2020
No more tummy tucks: U.S. plastic surgeons idled by coronavirus offer help
By Karen Freifeld NEW YORK (Reuters) - Park Avenue plastic surgeon Dr. Douglas Senderoff usually performs tummy tucks and liposuction for well-heeled New Yorkers. But with his practice suspended becau...
Mar 25, 2020
