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Delta variant is the majority COVID-19 variant in France, PM says
PARIS (Reuters) -The Delta variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is now the majority variant of the virus circulating in France, French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Wednesday. Castex t...
Jul 21, 2021
MGM resorts, Orix submit proposal to build first casino in Japan
(Reuters) - U.S. Casino operator MGM Resorts International and partner Orix Corp have submitted a proposal to build their first casino resort in Japan, the financial services group said on Wednesday. ...
Jul 21, 2021
Athletes to suffer alongside Tokyoites as Japan heat soars
By Daniel Leussink and Martin Quin Pollard TOKYO (Reuters) - Many of the world's top athletes will suffer along with Tokyoites in the "ridiculous" heat of Japan's high summer, as the Olympic Games sta...
Jul 21, 2021
Verizon beats estimates for postpaid phone subscriber addition
(Reuters) -Verizon Communications Inc said on Wednesday it added more monthly bill-paying phone subscribers than expected in the second quarter, helped by higher demand for 5G-related services and dev...
Jul 21, 2021
Irish insurance regulator urges reform of renewal rules
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's Central Bank on Wednesday called for the reform of the home and car insurance renewal market, saying current policies can significantly penalise those who remain with a pa...
Jul 21, 2021
U.S. mortgage applications decline in latest week as rates steadily rise -MBA
By Evan Sully (Reuters) - The number of applications for U.S. home mortgages declined last week, driven by a decrease in both refinancing and purchase activity as mortgage rates rose. The Mortgage Ban...
Jul 21, 2021
Argo AI, Ford and Lyft to launch self-driving ride-hail service in Miami and Austin
By Tina Bellon AUSTIN (Reuters) - Self-driving startup Argo AI, carmaker Ford Motor Co and ride-hail company Lyft Inc on Wednesday said they partnered to offer robotaxi trips to Lyft customers in Miam...
Jul 21, 2021
Nasdaq beats profit estimates on trading strength
(Reuters) - Exchange operator Nasdaq Inc reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, boosted by strength in its trading business as frenzied activity in stock markets continued. The...
Jul 21, 2021
Motorcycling-Thai MotoGP round cancelled due to COVID-19
(Reuters) - Motorcycling's Thailand Grand Prix, scheduled to be held at the Chang International Circuit in October, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MotoGP said on Wednesday. The race,...
Jul 21, 2021
Poland postpones contested media law debate amid coalition splits
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party postponed a parliamentary debate over a new media law, a senior lawmaker said on Wednesday, amid a split with allies over amendments that...
Jul 21, 2021
