Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Stand-up puppet comic Randy Feltface aims for world domination
By Alicia Powell NEW YORK (Reuters) - A purple comedian from Australia is hoping to take over the world one joke at a time. "... I just really like making art, I like making shows, I like traveling, a...
Aug 16, 2022
U.S. SEC charges Eagle Bancorp for not disclosing loans to ex-CEO’s family trusts
(Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday that it charged Eagle Bancorp Inc and its former Chief Executive Officer Ronald Paul with failing to disclose related party loan...
Aug 16, 2022
U.S. seeks resolution for naval officer jailed in Japan -State Dept
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials have been in touch with their Japanese counterparts to seek a resolution in the case of U.S. naval officer Ridge Alkonis, who is serving a three-ye...
Aug 16, 2022
Plaintiff in first Zantac lawsuit set for trial drops case
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) -The plaintiff in the first lawsuit over the heartburn drug Zantac to go to trial has agreed to drop his case for now, according to his attorney and GlaxoSmithKline Plc, o...
Aug 16, 2022
Ship carrying first Ukraine grain cargo docks in Syria’s Tartous – shipping source
BEIRUT (Reuters) -The first ship to depart Ukraine under a deal to resume grain exports from the country two weeks ago docked in the Syrian port city of Tartous on Tuesday, according to a shipping sou...
Aug 16, 2022
U.S. FDA gets over 48,000 reports of faulty Philips respiratory devices in May-July
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it had received more than 48,000 reports of faulty Dutch medical equipment maker Philips' ventilators and respiratory devices between May and Jul...
Aug 16, 2022
Upton announces $1.5 million grant for Amtrak bridges between Kalamazoo and Dearborn
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) — U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced on Tuesday, August 16, a grant of $1,548,750 for preliminary engineering and preparation of National Environmental P...
Aug 16, 2022
Biden signs $430 billion climate, healthcare and tax bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a $430 billion bill that is seen as the biggest climate package in U.S. history, designed to cut domestic greenhouse gas emissions...
Aug 16, 2022
USTR allows liquidation of goods to resume at Stellantis Mexico plant -letter
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has lifted a suspension on the liquidation of goods from the Stellantis-owned auto parts plant Teksid Hierro de Mexico in the northern Mexi...
Aug 16, 2022
Chile investigates collapse at Antofagasta Minerals mining project
Chile's environmental regulator said Tuesday it launched an investigation after tidal waves caused the collapse of a construction platform belonging to an Antofagasta Minerals project in the country's...
Aug 16, 2022
