Author Archives: Syndicated Content
British family doctors criticise change of plan on vaccine boosters
LONDON (Reuters) - British doctors have said a government decision to delay giving a coronavirus vaccine booster shot to vulnerable patients who have already had a first dose will be distressing and d...
Dec 31, 2020
Blues D Dunn agrees to one-year contract
St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.875 million contract, the team announced Thursday. Dunn, 24, recorded 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) and a team-leading plus...
Dec 31, 2020
Falcons working virtually after positive COVID-19 test
The Atlanta Falcons were working from home Thursday morning after a positive COVID-19 test. "The organization was informed of one positive COVID-19 test from a member of the Atlanta Falcons," the team...
Dec 31, 2020
Women should decide whether to legalize abortion, Mexican president says
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's president said on Thursday that women should decide whether the country should legalize abortion, but he declined to take a position on the issue, which is still oppos...
Dec 31, 2020
NFL-Browns close facility again after positive COVID-19 tests
(Reuters) - The Cleveland Browns' preparations for their pivotal regular-season finale took another hit as the team said on Thursday they closed their practice facility for a second consecutive day af...
Dec 31, 2020
U.S. imposes $30 million penalty on Daimler for delayed truck recalls
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Daimler AG's North American truck unit on Thursday agreed to a $30 million U.S. civil penalty to resolve an investigation of delayed recalls, the second time ...
Dec 31, 2020
Report: NBA to require contact-tracing sensors
The NBA is planning to beef up its ability to track the contacts of players and some team staff members as the league continues to fight its battle with the coronavirus. ESPN reported Thursday that th...
Dec 31, 2020
New York City aims to vaccinate 1 million against COVID-19 by end of January
NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York City aims to vaccinate 1 million residents against the novel coronavirus by the end of January 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday. He said the effort will require...
Dec 31, 2020
N.Korea holds New Year’s Eve show despite COVID-19 restrictions
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - Crowds of partiers filled the main square in the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Thursday night to watch a concert and fireworks show marking the new year, state medi...
Dec 31, 2020
Dollar’s growing dominance in Venezuela leaves locals ‘short-changed’
By Sarah Kinosian and Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) - With her arms full of $11.87 worth of bananas, red peppers and onions, an elderly woman at a produce stand in western Caracas approaches vendor W...
Dec 31, 2020
