Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Luminar buys one of its chip suppliers to bolster self-driving car sensor
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) - Luminar Technologies Inc, a maker of lidar sensors for self-driving cars, said on Monday that it has acquired a small chipmaker that makes a key part of its sensor. Palo ...
Jul 19, 2021
Nokia wins first 5G radio contract in China
By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Nokia on Monday won its first 5G radio contract in China, securing a share in one of China Mobile's three new 5G contracts, while Nordic rival Ericsson lost...
Jul 19, 2021
France, South Pacific nations to combat ‘predatory’ fishing as China extends reach
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France and South Pacific nations would launch a South Pacific coastguard network to counter "predatory" behaviour, which an adviser sa...
Jul 19, 2021
Investigations continue into bomb threat that shut down Mackinac Bridge Sunday
ST. IGNACE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Mackinac Bridge was shut down for a portion of the day Sunday following a bomb threat. At around 2:30 p.m., motorists were told to stay away from the bridge. Bo...
Jul 19, 2021
Norway says cyber attack on parliament carried out from China
By Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) -Norway said on Monday that a March 10 cyber attack on parliament's e-mail system was carried out from China, calling on authorities there to take steps to prevent such act...
Jul 19, 2021
De facto UAE leader visits Saudi crown prince amid tensions
DUBAI (Reuters) -The United Arab Emirates' de facto ruler held talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, at a time of tensions between the two Gulf allie...
Jul 19, 2021
Brazil authorizes trials with 3rd dose of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's health regulator Anvisa said on Monday that it has approved trials with a third dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19. Anvisa said a third dose of the vaccine...
Jul 19, 2021
Bandit fire brings down Nigeria air force jet, pilot survives
ABUJA (Reuters) - Intense fire from bandits caused a Nigerian attack jet to crash in northwestern Zamfara State, but the pilot survived by ejecting from the aircraft, the Nigerian air force said on Mo...
Jul 19, 2021
Velodyne Lidar CEO to step down
(Reuters) -Sensor maker Velodyne Lidar Inc said on Monday Chief Executive Officer Anand Gopalan will step down at the end of the month, a little over a year after he took the helm at the company. Velo...
Jul 19, 2021
U.S.gymnast who tested positive in Tokyo was alternate, team continuing preparations
TOKYO (Reuters) - A gymnast with the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team who tested positive was an alternate or replacement member, not a main team member, and her close contact was also an alterna...
Jul 19, 2021
