Author Archives: Syndicated Content
WNBA announces changes to playoff format
The WNBA announced Thursday that it is switching to a three-round best-of-series playoff format, beginning with the 2022 season. The new format will eliminate byes. The first round will be a best-of-t...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021
California approves Verizon deal to acquire TracFone Wireless
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The California Public Utilities Commission said Thursday it has approved Verizon Communications' more than $6 billion proposed acquisition of TracFone Wireless after the compani...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021
Fed’s Daly says dependent care is essential to supporting work
(Reuters) - A high number of job postings and a low unemployment rate do not automatically mean that all people who want to work are able to land a job and some people need more support, San Francisco...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021
New Zealand central bank on a hiking spree as economic climate gets hotter: Reuters poll
By Vivek Mishra BENGALURU (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank will raise rates for the second meeting in a row on Wednesday and continue with its tightening spree next year as it tries to put a lid...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021
Tennis-Serena ‘devastated and shocked’ over Peng Shuai reports
(Reuters) - Serena Williams voiced concern for fellow tennis player Peng Shuai, who has not been seen publicly since she accused a former vice-premier of China, Zhang Gaoli, of sexual assault. The Chi...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021
Peru’s Castillo says GDP will grow 13% in 2021
LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's socialist President Pedro Castillo said on Thursday in a conference with business leaders that the country's gross domestic product is expected to grow 13% and beat expectation...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021
Exclusive: Venezuelan petrochemicals arrive in U.S. despite Washington trade curbs
By Marianna Parraga and Deisy Buitrago HOUSTON/CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan petrochemicals produced by joint ventures between state-run chemical firm Pequiven and foreign partners have arrived in th...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021
MLB owners agree to provide housing for most players in 2022
Major League Baseball owners affirmed their commitment to improving conditions for minor leaguers, announcing a plan on Thursday to provide furnished housing to more than 90 percent of players in the ...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021
Expansion Charlotte FC to face LA Galaxy in home debut
Expansion club Charlotte FC will face the LA Galaxy in their MLS home debut at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on March 5, 2022. It will be the second regular-season match for Charlotte, w...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021
Lakers hopeful for LeBron James’ return vs. Celtics
After a tough two-week stretch, the scuffling Los Angeles Lakers are eagerly awaiting a much-needed "royal" reinforcement. Los Angeles might get its "King" back on Friday night in the form of a return...
Syndicated Content Nov 18, 2021

