Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Czechs call Russia a threat, China a systemic challenge in new security strategy
PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech government called Russia a direct threat and China a systemic rival in a new security strategy, approved by the cabinet on Wednesday, reflecting what it called the end of ...
Jun 28, 2023
Ireland bolsters data watchdog’s powers, privacy activists cry foul
By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland bolstered its powerful data regulator's ability to stop the sharing of information during its inquiries into global tech companies amid criticism from oppo...
Jun 28, 2023
Soccer-Spurs sign midfielder Maddison from Leicester
(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have signed midfielder James Maddison from relegated Leicester City on a five-year deal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Spurs paid 40 million pounds ($50.54 m...
Jun 28, 2023
Person with firearm stopped near American Consulate in Jeddah, resulting in exchange of fire and two deaths
JEDDAH (Reuters) - A person with a firearm was stopped near the American Consulate building in Jeddah, resulting in an exchange of fire with the security authorities, leading to his death, the state n...
Jun 28, 2023
US banks shrug off turmoil to ace Fed’s annual health checks
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Big U.S. banks sailed through the Federal Reserve's annual health check on Wednesday, in a vote of confidence for a sector still recovering from turmoil earlie...
Jun 28, 2023
Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood’s film academy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer and songwriter Taylor Swift, "Elvis" star Austin Butler and best supporting actor winner Ke Huy Quan were among more than 300 people selected to join the Academy of ...
Jun 28, 2023
Visa to acquire Brazilian fintech Pismo for $1 billion in cash
(Reuters) - Payments giant Visa Inc said on Wednesday it would acquire Brazilian fintech platform Pismo for $1 billion in cash to expand its footprint in Latin America as the region continues to attra...
Jun 28, 2023
Chile’s bee colonies devastated by floods after fires
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Extreme weather events in Chile, including major recent floods and wildfires earlier this year, are devastating colonies of the humble bee, a key pollinator for crops of avocados ...
Jun 28, 2023
Madonna postpones tour after hospitalization for infection
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop superstar Madonna has postponed the start of her upcoming tour after being hospitalized in intensive care for a serious bacterial infection, her manager said on Wednesday. ...
Jun 28, 2023
Oracle extends its flagship database to Ampere’s computing chips
By Stephen Nellis MENLO PARK, California (Reuters) - Oracle on Wednesday said that it has modified its flagship database software to work on a new category of computing chip, starting with chips from ...
Jun 28, 2023
