Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Sweden sets sights on joining NATO by next month but may be delayed, PM says
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday that Sweden still wanted to join NATO before or at its summit in Vilnius next month although it was not certain it would be able ...
Jun 28, 2023
European shares rise as US data soothes economic slowdown fears
(Reuters) - European shares climbed on Wednesday after robust U.S. data soothed concerns about a steep economic slowdown, while investors awaited commentary from central bankers at a forum later in th...
Jun 28, 2023
Spain doubles down on green hydrogen, biogas
By Pietro Lombardi MADRID (Reuters) - Spain will double its 2030 targets for biogas and green hydrogen production, said a draft of the Energy Ministry's updated climate plan seen by Reuters on Wednesd...
Jun 28, 2023
New Zealand signs range of pacts with China
SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Zealand said on Wednesday it had signed a range of cooperative arrangements with China on trade, agriculture, forestry, education, and science and innovation. New Zealand Prime ...
Jun 28, 2023
MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani hits two homers, fans 10
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs, struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings and lifted the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani finished 3-for-...
Jun 28, 2023
Huge balloon and air show overtakes Battle Creek this weekend
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The largest combined air show and balloon festival in the country is back in Battle Creek for the July 4 holiday weekend. The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Sho...
Jun 28, 2023
AstraZeneca to spend $400 million to plant 200 million trees, cut carbon footprint
By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) - British drugmaker AstraZeneca on Wednesday announced it would invest $400 million to plant over 200 million trees by 2030 as part of its strategy for reducing carbon ...
Jun 28, 2023
Australia urged to ban online gambling ads to curb growing addiction
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia should phase out advertising for online gambling in three years, a parliamentary committee of inquiry recommended on Wednesday as it looked to limit the "havoc" it caused ...
Jun 28, 2023
Bayer: Phase I trial results from Parkinson’s cell therapy positive
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Drugmaker Bayer said on Wednesday that initial testing on 12 volunteers showed its experimental stem cell therapy to treat Parkinson's disease was well-tolerated and that transpla...
Jun 28, 2023
Low water again hampers Rhine river shipping in Germany
HAMBURG (Reuters) - Low water levels after recent dry weather are again preventing cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in Germany with surcharges added to the usual freight pric...
Jun 28, 2023
