Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Olympics-Rugby- Ware, Curry shine as New Zealand set up final meeting with Fiji
By Mayu Sakoda TOKYO (Reuters) - Wing Regan Ware and inspirational captain Scott Curry scored two tries each as New Zealand defeated Britain 29-7 in their semi-final at the Olympic Rugby Sevens to set...
Jul 27, 2021
Olympics-Swimming-Ohashi of Japan wins women’s 200m medley gold
TOKYO (Reuters) - Yui Ohashi of Japan won the gold medal in the women's 200m individual medley at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. Alex Walsh of the United States won the silver and her compatriot Kat...
Jul 27, 2021
Olympics-IOC says has ‘huge respect and support’ for Biles
TOKYO (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee has "huge respect and support" for American gymnast Simone Biles, who pulled out of Tuesday's team event at the Tokyo Olympic Games, IOC spokesman...
Jul 27, 2021
Japan government spokesman says ministers share urgency over record COVID spike
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's cabinet ministers shared a strong "sense of urgency" over Tokyo's record-high number of daily COVID-19 cases, the government's top spokesman said on Wednesday. The number of ...
Jul 27, 2021
LG Display’s Q2 profit beats estimates as panel prices rise; shares up
By Heekyong Yang and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected second-quarter profit as pandemic-led demand for TVs and laptops drove up pa...
Jul 27, 2021
China’s Q2 smartphone shipments down 11% – IDC data
(Reuters) - Smartphone shipments in China were down 11% in the second quarter, mainly due to a decline in Huawei's business in the aftermath of U.S. sanctions on the Chinese company, data from researc...
Jul 27, 2021
Bitcoin rises above $40,000
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Bitcoin broke above $40,000 on Wednesday and headed for another attempt at breaking from its monthslong range as short sellers bailed out and traders drew confidence from recent ...
Jul 27, 2021
U.S. concern over China nukes buildup after new silos report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon and Republican congressmen on Tuesday aired fresh concerns about China's build-up of its nuclear forces after a new report saying Beijing was building 110 more miss...
Jul 27, 2021
Olympics-Swimming-Titmus downs Ledecky again, Milak gold in 200 fly
By Simon Evans TOKYO (Reuters) -Australia's Ariarne Titmus won her second gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics after defeating American rival Katie Ledecky again to win the women's 200m freestyle on Wedne...
Jul 27, 2021
Republican Texas lawmaker projected to beat Trump-backed candidate in U.S. House race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Texas state legislator Jake Ellzey was projected to beat Susan Wright, the candidate backed by former President Donald Trump, and win a special election to a U.S. Hou...
Jul 27, 2021
