Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Netflix workers stage walk-out over Chappelle transgender comments
By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) - Netflix Inc employees are staging a walk-out on Wednesday in an unprecedented show of defiance to protest the streaming giant's decision to release comedian Dave Chappe...
Oct 20, 2021
U.S. highway expansions increase traffic and pollution, environmental groups say
By Tina Bellon AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - U.S. policies of expanding highways to ease congestion are misguided and lead to an increase in traffic and pollution, environmental advocacy groups said, urgi...
Oct 20, 2021
Senators urge FCC to address surveillance threats to U.S. telecom networks
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of five U.S. senators urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday to address surveillance threats posed by foreign firms providing...
Oct 20, 2021
Soccer-Man City, Brugge condemn attack on fan after Champions League game
(Reuters) - Manchester City said on Wednesday they were shocked and saddened by reports that one of their fans had been attacked in Belgium after Tuesday's 5-1 Champions League win at Club Brugge. Bri...
Oct 20, 2021
Cigna’s pharmacy benefit unit to prefer cheaper insulin drug from Viatris
(Reuters) - Cigna Corp's pharmacy benefit unit said on Wednesday it will prefer Viatris Inc and Biocon Biologics Ltd's insulin drug Semglee, a cheaper alternative to Sanofi SA's Lantus, on the list of...
Oct 20, 2021
Biogen posts much smaller-than-expected sales of new Alzheimer’s drug
(Reuters) - Biogen Inc fell well short of Wall Street estimates for third-quarter sales of its Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm on Wednesday, as the drugmaker struggles to sell the treatment to hospitals and ...
Oct 20, 2021
Myanmar’s economic woes due to gross mismanagement since coup – U.S. official
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Myanmar's economic turmoil is due to political instability and mismanagement following a February coup, a U.S. official said on Wednesday after a junta minister blamed the crisis...
Oct 20, 2021
Cat with COVID-19 confirmed as first Michigan case of the virus in a domestic pet
INGHAM COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Michigan’s first case of COVID-19 in a domestic pet has been reported. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a cat in Ingham Co...
Oct 20, 2021
Persistent boy steals show at papal audience
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A boy stole the show at Pope Francis' Vatican audience on Wednesday, getting a seat at his side and a white papal cap as a reward for persistence after walk...
Oct 20, 2021
Soccer-Bruce says Newcastle job may be last managerial role after exit
(Reuters) - Steve Bruce said his stint at Newcastle United could be his last managerial role after the 60-year-old left the club on Wednesday following a poor start to their Premier League campaign an...
Oct 20, 2021
