Author Archives: Syndicated Content
How a battery shortage is hampering the U.S. switch to wind, solar power
By Nichola Groom (Reuters) - U.S. renewable energy developers have delayed or scrapped several big battery projects meant to store electrical power on the grid in recent months, scuttling plans to rep...
Jun 09, 2022
U.S. approves $120 million sale to maintain Taiwanese warships
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States has approved a possible $120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island's defence ministry said would help ensure combat readines...
Jun 09, 2022
Sri Lanka hit by power cuts after key union goes on strike
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) - Swathes of Sri Lanka were hit by electricity cuts on Thursday after a power sector union went on strike opposing new government regulations, compounding hardsh...
Jun 09, 2022
GM to launch production of Chevrolet Tracker SUV in Argentina in July
(Reuters) - General Motors Co (GM) will begin production of its Chevrolet Tracker SUV in Argentina next month, the U.S. automaker and the Argentine government said Wednesday. Shilpan Amin, a GM senior...
Jun 09, 2022
Laughter and longevity: Life Lessons with Bob Newhart
By Chris Taylor NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hard as it is to believe, this year is the 50th anniversary of the debut of "The Bob Newhart Show," the beloved 1970s sitcom about a psychologist trying to lead a ...
Jun 09, 2022
Tesla Autopilot concerns are on U.S. agency’s ‘radar,’ chair says
By Diane Bartz and David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said concerns raised by lawmakers about Tesla Inc's driver assistance system known as Autopil...
Jun 09, 2022
U.S. sets high bar to settle Facebook antitrust suit -FTC chair
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, who promised tougher antitrust enforcement, said she would not rule out a settlement with Meta's Facebook, which the agency sued i...
Jun 09, 2022
NBA-Celtics beat Warriors to take 2-1 Finals lead
By Rory Carroll (Reuters) - Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart combined for 77 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors 116-100 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. With B...
Jun 09, 2022
Thai consumer mood at 9-min low in May on living costs, Ukraine war
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai consumer confidence dropped for a fifth straight month in May, hitting a ninth-month low, due to worries over higher living costs and the impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukrai...
Jun 08, 2022
In shadow of Ukraine war, U.S. and China set to clash at Asian security meeting
By Idrees Ali and Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The United States and China are expected to use Asia's top security meeting this week to trade blows over everything from Taiwan's sovereignty to the w...
Jun 08, 2022
