Author Archives: Syndicated Content
DNA study seeks to end dispute on where Columbus was born
MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish researchers set out on Wednesday to settle the dispute over the true origins of Christopher Columbus after various theories in the past decades claimed the explorer hailed f...
May 19, 2021
Germany’s Laschet sets goal of transatlantic free trade area
BERLIN (Reuters) - Trade must be at the centre of a reset in transatlantic ties, and a large free trade area encompassing the United States and the European Union should be a goal, the leader of Germa...
May 19, 2021
Golf-Kiawah course reminds Scot Laird of St Andrews
By Andrew Both KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Scotland's Martin Laird hopes Kiawah Island's resemblance to St Andrews will provide a jolt of nostalgic energy and prompt him to fire up at th...
May 19, 2021
Mortgage forbearance provided vital relief to small businesses, low-income households -NY Fed study
By Jonnelle Marte (Reuters) - Mortgage forbearance was a lifeline for U.S. low-income homeowners and business owners who faced hardship during the pandemic, giving them the leeway to stay in their hom...
May 19, 2021
Under Armour to lift minimum hourly wage to $15 in U.S.
(Reuters) - Athletic wear maker Under Armour Inc said on Wednesday it would raise the minimum wage for hourly workers to $15 in the United States and C$15.25 ($12.59) in Canada, starting June 6. It is...
May 19, 2021
Bundesliga scraps sale of stake in overseas broadcasting rights
MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany's top-flight soccer league has scrapped plans to sell a 25% stake in its overseas broadcasting rights after resistance from Bundesliga clubs concerned about private equity f...
May 19, 2021
BlackRock’s climate views put it center stage in Exxon boardroom fight
By Jennifer Hiller and Ross Kerber HOUSTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Top asset manager BlackRock could determine the outcome of a proxy fight between Exxon Mobil and a hedge fund seeking to reshape the oil g...
May 19, 2021
UK begins ‘booster’ shot trial of 7 different COVID-19 vaccines
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - Britain launched a nationwide study on Wednesday to explore whether giving a third dose "booster" shot of coronavirus vaccines would be safe and effective in extendi...
May 19, 2021
St. Louis man who brandished gun at protesters seeks U.S. Senate seat
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A St. Louis man who drew international attention for brandishing a gun at racial justice protesters last year has announced he will run for a Missouri U.S. Senate...
May 19, 2021
U.S. autoworkers will continue to wear masks on job
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Detroit's Big Three automakers and the United Auto Workers union said Wednesday they will continue to require workers to wear masks pending new guidelines from a U.S. agency. Th...
May 19, 2021
