Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. House panel to take up gun bill after Texas school massacre
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives committee on Thursday will take up a bill aimed at toughening national gun laws following the Texas school shooting that killed ...
Jun 02, 2022
Africa’s COVID deaths to fall by 94% in 2022, WHO analysis shows
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Deaths on the African continent from COVID-19 are expected to fall by nearly 94 percent in 2022 compared to last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, ci...
Jun 02, 2022
Nest egg no more: Inflation eats Canadian consumer cash pile, risking growth
By Julie Gordon and Fergal Smith OTTAWA (Reuters) - An extra C$8,300 ($6,600) in your pocket. That is roughly how much the average Canadian saved during the pandemic, with the central bank betting on ...
Jun 02, 2022
Soccer-Manchester United confirm Mata departure
(Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata will follow Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard through the exit door at Old Trafford when his contract expires at the end of the month, the Premier League ...
Jun 02, 2022
After ugly trial, can Johnny Depp or Amber Heard stage a second act?
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Following graphic allegations of abuse, recordings of vicious fights and airings of nasty text messages, will Hollywood be ready to welcome back Johnny Depp or...
Jun 02, 2022
Groups urge U.S. to probe ‘loot box’ on Electronic Arts video game
By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer advocates on Thursday urged U.S. regulators to investigate video game maker Electronic Arts Inc for the misleading use of a digital "loot box" that "aggr...
Jun 02, 2022
Factbox: Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch
LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, is commemorating her Platinum Jubilee with four days of celebration from June 2-5. Here are some facts about the queen: - Elizab...
Jun 02, 2022
Morocco reports first case of monkeypox – state TV on Twitter
(Reuters) - Morocco reported on Thursday its first case of monkeypox, in a traveler coming from Europe, state TV said on Twitter, citing the health ministry. The patient is in a stable condition, it s...
Jun 02, 2022
YouTube could be liable for unauthorised uploads if slow to act, German court rules
BERLIN (Reuters) - Google's YouTube and other platforms could have to pay copyright damages over unauthorised uploads even if the content was put online by a third party, Germany's top court ruled. Th...
Jun 02, 2022
Cricket-New Zealand to bat first after winning toss against England
LONDON (Reuters) - New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bat in the first test against England at Lord's on Thursday. England handed a debut to Durham fast bowler Matthew Potts...
Jun 02, 2022
