Author Archives: Syndicated Content
One woman hostage released in Papua New Guinea, negotiations continue – police
SYDNEY (Reuters) - A woman hostage, one of four people held captive by an armed group in the remote Papua New Guinea highlands, was released and negotiations are continuing for a "peaceful resolution"...
Feb 22, 2023
Once tortured by criminals, Mexico ‘survivor’ dog looks to win top pet contest
By Alberto Fajardo MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Running around on his new prosthetic legs, a Mexican pup once tortured by criminal groups is now living the dog dream, adored by his adopted caretakers and e...
Feb 22, 2023
Most parts of world saw maternal mortality rates spike in 2020
By Sriparna Roy (Reuters) - Maternal mortality rates climbed or stagnated in nearly all regions across the world in 2020, according to a report released by U.N. agencies on Wednesday, marking a major ...
Feb 22, 2023
U.S. Democrats attack McCarthy over Fox News access to Jan. 6 riot videos
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Congress Democrats accused House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy of endangering Capitol Police officers and potentially exposing security secrets if he releases t...
Feb 22, 2023
U.S. Medicare says no change to Alzheimer’s drug restrictions
(Reuters) - The U.S. government health plan for people over the age of 65 on Wednesday said it will not reconsider strict coverage limits put in place last year for new Alzheimer's treatments, rejecti...
Feb 22, 2023
Wells Fargo lays off mortgage bankers – CNBC
(Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co laid off hundreds of mortgage bankers this week as part of its recent strategic shift, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. In an emaile...
Feb 22, 2023
World Bank board moving ahead to select next president, U.S. nominee expected soon, sources say
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank's executive board is expected to release its selection criteria and timeline for picking a new president on Thursday after last week's surprise n...
Feb 22, 2023
SkyBridge launches $50 million recovery fund – email to investors
NEW YORK (Reuters) - SkyBridge Capital is launching a new fund to acquire holdings in 10-15 companies from distressed investors, the investment firm said in an e-mail seen by Reuters. SkyBridge, found...
Feb 22, 2023
Fed is ‘absolutely’ committed to 2% inflation target, Williams says
(Reuters) - New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams on Wednesday said the U.S. central bank is "absolutely" committed to bringing inflation back down to its 2% target over the next few y...
Feb 22, 2023
Exxon workforce down by 1,000 people in 2022, third year of declines
By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) said on Wednesday its global workforce fell by 1,000 last year to 62,000 employees as part of cost-cutting designed to boost shareholder r...
Feb 22, 2023
