Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Macy’s shortens store hours as COVID-19 cases surge
(Reuters) - Macy's Inc said on Tuesday it will temporarily shorten its store hours on some days at all of its stores for the rest of January, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the United Stat...
Jan 04, 2022
France’s Macron rules out new COVID-19 curbs ahead of Wednesday meeting
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron late on Tuesday ruled out new COVID-19 health restrictions as he said decisions made last week will stay in force, when asked about a need for them a...
Jan 04, 2022
Figure skating-Canadian Olympic hopefuls play it safe amid COVID-19 threat
By Frank Pingue (Reuters) - A number of Canadian figure skaters have become a reclusive bunch ahead of the national skating championships given the spectre of a positive COVID-19 test, which could rui...
Jan 04, 2022
Exclusive-U.S. carrier Allegiant Air to buy 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets -sources
By Eric M. Johnson and Tim Hepher SEATTLE/PARIS (Reuters) - Allegiant Air is close to ordering 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets worth $5 billion at list prices, people familiar with the matter said, as the low-...
Jan 04, 2022
Hackers interrupt briefing by lawyers for those killed in airliner downed by Iran
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Hackers on Tuesday interrupted a video briefing by lawyers for relatives of those who died when Iran shot down a Ukrainian airliner, playing clips of loud music and showing sometime...
Jan 04, 2022
Sudanese security forces fire tear gas to disperse latest round of protests
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Security forces fired tear gas to disperse large crowds demonstrating against military rule and recent protester deaths across the Sudanese capital Khartoum and neighbouring citie...
Jan 04, 2022
Qualcomm, Microsoft partner on metaverse chip for AR glasses
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc on Tuesday said it is working with Microsoft Corp on custom chips that would control lightweight augmented reality glasses for use by both consumers and busi...
Jan 04, 2022
Tennis-Djokovic criticised for medical exemption to play at Australian Open
(Reuters) - Seven-times Grand Slam doubles champion Jamie Murray was among those to question the decision to grant world number one Novak Djokovic a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against C...
Jan 04, 2022
ATP roundup: Russia undefeated in ATP Cup play
Russia moved to 2-0 and Canada stayed alive on Tuesday in ATP Cup play in Sydney. Behind the tandem of Daniil Medvedev and Roman Safiullin, Russia defeated Australia to stay atop Group B competition. ...
Jan 04, 2022
Deere says its robo-tractors are ready to till the fields
By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) - John Deere & Co said on Tuesday it will start commercial delivery this year of technology that enables a tractor to till a field without an operator in the cab, a f...
Jan 04, 2022
