Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Wyoming sues Biden administration over oil and gas leasing pause
(Reuters) - Wyoming on Wednesday sued the Biden administration over its pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands. The state, a top U.S. oil and gas producer, asked a federal court to stop the...
Mar 24, 2021
Icelandic volcano could erupt for years, creating ‘perfect tourist’ attraction
By Nikolaj Skydsgaard COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A volcano in Iceland spewing lava into the sky since it erupted last Friday could continue its spectacular display for years, potentially becoming a new to...
Mar 24, 2021
As Europe tightens lockdowns, OPEC+ to keep oil taps tight – sources
By Alex Lawler and Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON (Reuters) - With oil prices making steady gains earlier this year, OPEC and other producers had hoped to ease output cuts, but industry sources say a fresh wave...
Mar 24, 2021
UK PM Johnson say ‘news to me’ that Cameron lobbied Downing Street for Greensill help
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had no knowledge that former Prime Minister David Cameron lobbied Downing Street officials to help collapsed supply chain financier Gree...
Mar 24, 2021
Pope names prominent Chilean clerical abuse survivor to Vatican panel
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has appointed a prominent Chilean survivor of clerical sex abuse to a Vatican commission which focuses on education to prevent abuse in the Rom...
Mar 24, 2021
Referee banned by NHL for saying he wanted to call penalty
(Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) said on Wednesday referee Tim Peel has been banned from working games "now or in the future" after being caught on microphone saying he was looking to call...
Mar 24, 2021
Finland extends probe of AstraZeneca jab but to resume use for those aged 65 and over
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland will resume using the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 from Monday, but will only give it to people aged 65 and over, the country's Institute of Health and Welfare sai...
Mar 24, 2021
Yellen: Important to look at risks posed by huge asset managers like Blackrock
(Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday it is important to "look carefully" at systemic risks posed by large asset managers, including the world's largest, Blackrock Inc, saying ...
Mar 24, 2021
IKEA invests in mapping technology startup what3words
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Ingka Group, the owner of most IKEA stores, has bought a 12 million pound ($16 million) stake in what3words, the London-based technology startup that has divided the world into t...
Mar 24, 2021
UK stands pat on Brexit swaps trading as EU banks hurt
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Wednesday it will not change its open stance on cross-border derivatives trading with the European Union, introduced follo...
Mar 24, 2021
