Author Archives: Syndicated Content
S.Korea eases coronavirus gathering curbs before switch to ‘living with COVID’
By Sangmi Cha SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said on Friday it would lift stringent anti-coronavirus curbs on social gatherings next week, as the country prepares to switch to a 'living with COVID-19' ...
Oct 14, 2021
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Buala, Solomon Islands – USGS
(Reuters) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Buala, Solomon Islands on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was at a depth of 33 km (20.51 miles), and was about ...
Oct 14, 2021
Soccer-Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay 4-1
MANAUS, Brazil (Reuters) - Raphinha turned in another eye-catching performance for Brazil on Thursday by scoring twice in the home side's 4-1 victory over Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier. Brazil took...
Oct 14, 2021
Michigan Bridge Card access to go down for portion of upcoming weekend
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michiganders who use Bridge Cards to buy food or use cash assistance benefits will be unable to do so late Saturday and early Sunday. Officials with the Michigan Depar...
Oct 14, 2021
Malaysia does not want Myanmar junta leader at summit if no progress – minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's Foreign Minister said on Friday his country did not want Myanmar's junta chief to attend an upcoming regional leaders' summit if no progress was made on an agreed p...
Oct 14, 2021
MDHHS to streamline programs and services for older adults
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2021-14 on Thursday, October 14, to establish the Health and Aging Services Administration within the Michigan Departm...
Oct 14, 2021
U.S. SEC poised to allow first bitcoin futures ETF – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to allow the first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund to begin trading next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing p...
Oct 14, 2021
Internet gambling and sports betting gross receipts soaring upward in Michigan
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Internet gaming operators in Michigan are reporting a state record of $102.4 million in internet gaming gross receipts for September, up 5.3% from the previous record ...
Oct 14, 2021
Saudi Arabia says it hopes situation stabilizes in Lebanon
CAIRO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has followed current events in Lebanon with interest and hopes the situation stabilises as soon as possible, its foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday. Tension ...
Oct 14, 2021
Indonesia trade surplus shrinks less than expected in September to $4.37 billion
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's trade surplus narrowed in September, albeit less than expected, to $4.37 billion, as export and import growth came in below market estimates, data from the country's st...
Oct 14, 2021
