Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Gay marriage, other rights at risk after U.S. Supreme Court abortion move
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion that would end the recognition of a constitutional right to abortion could imperil other freedoms related to marriag...
May 04, 2022
Exclusive-U.S. “open banking” rule bogged down by privacy concerns – sources
By Katanga Johnson and Hannah Lang (Reuters) - A long-awaited U.S. "open banking" rule that could dramatically boost consumer finance competition and increase Americans' access to financial services i...
May 04, 2022
Wall drawings in Rome church recall secret refuge of Jews, anti-Fascists
By Emily G Roe and Philip Pullella ROME (Reuters) - The church of San Gioacchino in Rome is full of frescoes, mosaics, and intricate stained glass windows, but perhaps its real masterpieces are charco...
May 04, 2022
Surfing-Hometown hero Robinson wins Margaret River Pro
(Reuters) - Australian surfer Jack Robinson won the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro on Wednesday, using intimate knowledge of his home break and a high-risk approach to beat a seemingly unstopp...
May 04, 2022
EU clears $11.6 billion German scheme for companies hit by Russia sanctions
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU competition regulators on Wednesday approved a 11-billion-euro ($11.58 billion) German scheme to help companies hit by sanctions against Russia, similar to those proposed recen...
May 04, 2022
Uzbekistan legalises solar-powered crypto mining
TASHKENT (Reuters) - Uzbekistan will allow companies to mine cryptocurrencies using solar energy and will exempt all crypto operations by domestic and foreign companies from income tax, according to a...
May 04, 2022
Bosnia calls Oct 2 election despite rows over electoral reform, funding
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Bosnia will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Oct. 2, the electoral commission said on Wednesday, although rival ethnic leaders have failed to agree on electoral re...
May 04, 2022
Beijing extends COVID control measures beyond holiday – state TV
(Reuters) - China's capital will extend COVID curbs beyond the May Day holiday, including closures of entertainment venues and gyms as hidden community-level transmission has been discovered through s...
May 04, 2022
Plumbing supplier Geberit to hike prices again as costs rise
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -Geberit will raise prices again this year as it tackles "an unprecedented surge" in raw materials costs hitting the construction industry, the Swiss plumbing products ...
May 04, 2022
Comedian Dave Chappelle tackled on stage at Hollywood Bowl – reports
(Reuters) - U.S. comedian Dave Chappelle was tackled on stage during his show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, according to multiple U.S. media outlets, citing witnesses at the "...
May 04, 2022
