Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Democracy activist Law urges Hong Kong voters to ignore Dec. 19 election
LONDON (Reuters) - Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law called on voters in his home city to ignore a legislative election this month, the first under sweeping new rules imposed by Beijing, saying ...
Dec 03, 2021
California adopts programs to ensure power supplies in 2022, 2023
By Scott DiSavino (Reuters) - California utility regulators took several steps to help keep the lights on during summer in 2022 and 2023 after extreme heatwaves this year baked the U.S. West Coast and...
Dec 03, 2021
Explainer-Could the Omicron variant bring milder illness?
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) - The Omicron variant, spreading now in southern Africa and detected in over 30 other countries, has prompted fears it could significantly undermine the effectiveness of vac...
Dec 03, 2021
China and Laos open $6 billion high-speed rail link
VIENTIANE (Reuters) - A $6 billion high-speed rail line connecting China with its Southeast Asian neighbour Laos opened on Friday, a milestone in Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road infrastructure plans...
Dec 03, 2021
Motor racing-Hamilton edges out rival Verstappen in opening practice for Saudi Arabian GP
(Reuters) - Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton drew first blood as he edged out Formula One title rival Max Verstappen to go fastest in the opening practice session for the inaugural Saudi Arab...
Dec 03, 2021
Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw wins offshore tax case in top court
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw Companies Ltd does not have to pay tax on income earned by an offshore subsidiary, the country's Supreme Court said on Friday, a decision that could...
Dec 03, 2021
Nvidia metaverse future bright even as Arm may slip from grasp
By Nivedita Balu (Reuters) - Nvidia Corp's dreams of acquiring British chip technology provider Arm for a hefty price of over $80 billion may not materialize, but analysts believe the chipmaker has pl...
Dec 03, 2021
Valneva says no conclusions to be drawn on its COVID shot from UK booster study
PARIS (Reuters) - French biotech firm Valneva said on Friday that no conclusions should be drawn on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, known as VLA2001, from a new British study on b...
Dec 03, 2021
North Atlantic hurricanes have become more frequent amid warming – study
By Andrea Januta (Reuters) - Climate scientists have long debated whether the North Atlantic has experienced more frequent hurricanes over the last century, given uncertainties in the reliability of h...
Dec 03, 2021
Cycling-Israel round of Track Champions League cancelled, London prepares for finale
LONDON (Reuters) - The UCI Track Champions League will culminate in this weekend's double-header in London after the final round scheduled for Israel on Dec. 11 was cancelled because of the new Omnicr...
Dec 03, 2021
