Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Mayweather exhibition match against YouTuber Logan Paul back on, set for June 6
(Reuters) - An exhibition match between undefeated former world champion Floyd Mayweather and YouTube star-turned-amateur boxer Logan Paul is back on. The pair will face off June 6 at Hard Rock Stadiu...
Apr 27, 2021
Myanmar National Unity Govt PM urges ASEAN to engage with them
(Reuters) - Myanmar's National Unity Government, which includes ousted lawmakers, appreciates the support from Southeast Asian countries, but the body's prime minister said he was concerned by "any mi...
Apr 27, 2021
Japan’s retail sales rise at fastest pace in five months
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese retail sales rose at the fastest pace in five months in March as consumer demand recovered from the huge hit it took from the coron...
Apr 27, 2021
Hong Kong legislature to discuss new immigration bill amid ‘exit ban’ fears
By Pak Yiu HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's legislature is set to discuss a controversial immigration bill, which lawyers, diplomats and right groups fear will give authorities unlimited powers to pr...
Apr 27, 2021
Mets’ Jerry Blevins announces retirement
Left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins announced his retirement after 13 major league seasons spent primarily with the New York Mets and Oakland Athletics. Blevins, 37, who shared his decision via Twitter...
Apr 27, 2021
China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases vs 11 a day earlier
BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported 12 new COVID-19 cases in the mainland on April 27, up from 11 cases a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Wednesday. The National Health Com...
Apr 27, 2021
Apple and Google app stores may need regulation if changes are not made – Australian regulator
(Reuters) - Australia's competition watchdog said on Wednesday regulation may be required to address the significant market power app stores owned by Alphabet's Google and Apple have if they do not ta...
Apr 27, 2021
Elon Musk says U.S. SEC is sometimes ‘too close’ to Wall Street hedge funds
(Reuters) - Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was an important watchdog for investors but questioned why it was not more proactive against...
Apr 27, 2021
SK Hynix forecasts stronger demand for chips after first-quarter profit jumps 66%
By Joyce Lee and Heekyong Yang SEOUL (Reuters) - SK Hynix, the world's No.2 memory chip maker, forecast an increase in chip demand for the rest of the year on Wednesday after posting a 66% jump in fir...
Apr 27, 2021
Top U.S. trade negotiator discusses vaccine ramp-up with Novavax executive: USTR
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed increasing COVID-19 vaccine production in a virtual meeting on Tuesday with an executive with drugmaker Novavax, Tai's office s...
Apr 27, 2021
