Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Tokyo 2020 chief Muto does not rule out 11th-hour cancellation of Games
TOKYO (Reuters) - The head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee on Tuesday did not rule out a last-minute cancellation of the global sporting showpiece, which starts on Friday. Asked at a news c...
Jul 20, 2021
South Korean Paralympian missing after fall from Pakistan mountain
By Umar Farooq ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A South Korean Paralympian was missing on Tuesday after falling from the world's 12th highest mountain, the 8,047-metre (26,400 foot) Broad Peak in northern Pakist...
Jul 20, 2021
Brazilian sets burpee Guinness Record in Singapore
By Lee Ying Shan and Joseph Campbell SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Burpees are the gym exercise everyone loves to hate: You start in a standing position. Bend down, and with hands on the ground, hop your legs...
Jul 20, 2021
Fewer pilgrims, less crowd risk at haj’s symbolic stoning of the devil
By Mohammed Benmansour JAMARAT, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 during the Muslim haj in Saudi Arabia have also reduced the risk of the deadly crowd crush...
Jul 20, 2021
Cabrera helps power Tigers to 14-0 win in series opener against Rangers
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Miguel Cabrera had five RBI as the Detroit Tigers crushed the Texas Rangers 14-0 last night at Comerica Park. Starter Casey Mize surrendered just one hit in four innin...
Jul 20, 2021
Shell confirms plan to appeal landmark Dutch climate ruling
LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell on Tuesday confirmed it will appeal a Dutch court ruling ordering the energy company to accelerate its carbon emission reduction target. Shell had previously said ...
Jul 20, 2021
Detroit catcher Rogers placed on ten day injured list
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Tigers have placed catcher Jake Rogers on the ten-day injured list. According to the team, Rogers has soreness in his right arm. Detroit recalled catcher G...
Jul 20, 2021
India’s excess deaths during pandemic up to 4.9 million, study shows
By Ankur Banerjee and Neha Arora (Reuters) - India's excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic could be as high as 4.9 million, according to a new study that provides further evidence that millions m...
Jul 20, 2021
Barcelona helps disabled beachgoers frolic in waves
By By Nacho Doce BARCELONA (Reuters) - Seven-year-old Max Segui has a huge smile on his face as his father carries him ashore at Barcelona's Nova Icaria beach after a splash in the sea. Segui has cere...
Jul 20, 2021
Red Wings announce preseason schedule for 2021-2022 campaign
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Red Wings will start preseason play on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks September 29. The team released the exhibition schedule yesterday, which fea...
Jul 20, 2021
