Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Iran displays long-range combat drone, names it ‘Gaza’
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran on Friday displayed a home-built combat drone that it said had a range of 2,000 km (1,250 miles), naming it "Gaza" in honour of the Palestinians' struggle against Israel, state ...
May 21, 2021
Singapore says airport virus cluster likely linked to infected travelers
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A COVID-19 outbreak at Singapore's airport may have initially spread through a worker who helped an infected family arriving in the country, authorities said on Friday, as they f...
May 21, 2021
Netflix looking to hire executive for gaming expansion – The Information
(Reuters) - Netflix Inc is looking to hire an executive to oversee its videogame expansion, the Information reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. (https://bit.ly/3hQoYBk) Netflix...
May 21, 2021
Several counties in West Michigan now experiencing ‘Severe Drought’ conditions
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — As precipitation levels remain well below average for the year, several areas in West Michigan are now experiencing severe drought conditions. According to the la...
May 21, 2021
Apparel chain Gap says U.S. employees should continue to wear masks
(Reuters) - Gap Inc said on Friday all employees would have to continue wearing masks, even as many of the apparel retailer's peers have relaxed their policies following guidance from the U.S. Centers...
May 21, 2021
Kentucky securities regulator opens inquiry into Danimer Scientific
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON (Reuters) - Kentucky's state securities regulator is investigating plant-based plastics maker Danimer Scientific after a financial researcher told the office that the new...
May 21, 2021
To protect a community from climate change, New York is elevating a park
By Angela Moore NEW YORK (Reuters) - Superstorm Sandy flooded lower Manhattan in 2012 with nearly 5 feet (1.5 m) of water, swamping the city's subway and destroying homes and businesses. The storm and...
May 21, 2021
White House partners Tinder parent in hopes users swipe right on vaccinations
(Reuters) - Match Group Inc said on Friday it had teamed up with the White House to promote COVID-19 vaccinations across its popular online dating apps such as Tinder, OkCupid and Hinge. Promotional c...
May 21, 2021
Spain hopes for swift end to spat with Morocco as more migrants sent back
MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish interior minister said on Friday he hoped a diplomatic spat with Morocco over an influx of illegal migrants into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta would soon end. M...
May 21, 2021
IMF says ending COVID-19 pandemic possible at cost of some $50 billion
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Friday unveiled a $50 billion proposal to end the COVID-19 pandemic by vaccinating at least 40% of the population in all coun...
May 21, 2021
