Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Brutal heatwave to descend on U.S. West, prompting fire warnings
By Dan Whitcomb LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A heatwave already punishing parts of the U.S. Southwest on Monday was expected to move into California this week, prompting the forecasters to warn of health a...
Jun 14, 2021
Vaccinated visitors to Disney’s U.S. parks can ditch face masks in most areas
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fully vaccinated visitors to Walt Disney Co's U.S. theme parks will not be required to wear face masks in most areas starting on Tuesday, the company said, as the country's COV...
Jun 14, 2021
Chile faces setback to reopening as coronavirus cases soar
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean health authorities said on Monday they would extend a COVID-19 emergency through September to allow the government to impose restrictions, a setback in a country that has ...
Jun 14, 2021
Disney CEO says 40% of upfront ad sales went to streaming or digital
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co's advertising revenue for the upcoming fall television season rose by "double-digits" from the levels of 2019 before the global pandemic, Chief Executive Bob Cha...
Jun 14, 2021
Italy’s AIFA approves using different vaccine for second dose after AstraZeneca jab
ROME (Reuters) - Italians under the age of 60 who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, known as Vaxzevria, can be given a different vaccine when they get their second dose, Italy...
Jun 14, 2021
Gov. Whitmer signs executive directive prohibiting use of state funds for conversion therapy
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Monday, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2021-3, which requires MDHHS to prohibit use of state and federal funds for the practice of conversion therapy on m...
Jun 14, 2021
Tennis-Wimbledon singles finals to have full capacity crowds
LONDON (Reuters) - This year's Wimbledon men's and women's singles finals will be played with full crowds in attendance on Centre Court, the All England Club said on Monday. They will be the first out...
Jun 14, 2021
Soccer-Pre-trial hearings begin in Maradona death case
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - An Argentine prosecutor began hearing evidence on Monday involving seven people accused of contributing to the death of soccer player Diego Maradona. Maradona, the revered for...
Jun 14, 2021
AG Nessel’s Payroll Fraud Enforcement Unit announces Amazon Flex Settlement
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants any Michigander who worked as an Amazon Flex driver to know about a recent settlement requiring Amazon to pay back tips tha...
Jun 14, 2021
Erdogan says U.S.-Turkey problems can be solved after Biden meet
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said after his first meeting with U.S. counterpart Joe Biden on Monday that they have no problems that cannot be solved, even while he gave no indication ...
Jun 14, 2021
