Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Olympics-USOPC will not punish athletes for protests at Olympics
(Reuters) - The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) said on Thursday it will not sanction athletes for peacefully and respectfully demonstrating in support of racial and social just...
Dec 10, 2020
Walmart readies pharmacies for COVID-19 vaccine roll out
(Reuters) -Walmart Inc said on Thursday it was entering into agreements with U.S. states to administer COVID-19 vaccines, when approved, to customers and employees. The retailer said it was preparing ...
Dec 10, 2020
Pfizer plans to file for full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine in April 2021
(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said on Thursday it planned to file for full U.S. approval of its experimental coronavirus vaccine by April next year, even as the vaccine awaits emergency use authorization by ...
Dec 10, 2020
Analysis-U.S. blessing Facebook deals complicates lawsuit demanding Instagram sale
By Paresh Dave (Reuters) - A U.S. lawsuit that could lead to the break-up of Facebook Inc's social media empire may be hindered by the government's role in the company's monopoly building, and a recen...
Dec 10, 2020
Analysis-World watches as first-mover Britain probes adverse reactions to Pfizer vaccine
By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) - Britain hailed "V-Day" when it became the first country to roll out the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Yet, as first mover, it has also become the first to repo...
Dec 10, 2020
Bahrain to provide COVID-19 vaccine free for all citizens and residents -BNA
CAIRO (Reuters) - Bahrain will provide the COVID-19 vaccine for free for all citizens and residents, state news agency BNA reported on Thursday. The statement said that distribution of the vaccine wil...
Dec 10, 2020
Southwest planning more new destinations during pandemic, CEO says
By Tracy Rucinski CHICAGO (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines plans to continue adding new markets to its network after announcing about 10 new destinations during the pandemic, CEO Gary Kelly said on Thur...
Dec 10, 2020
Nobel winners get prizes at home while the socially distanced band plays
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Dressing down, the 2020 Nobel winners got their awards in a broadcast aired on Thursday as, thousands of kilometres away and sitting two metres apart, musicians played classical ...
Dec 10, 2020
WTO delays decision on waiver on COVID-19 drug, vaccine rights
By Emma Farge and Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - World Trade Organization members on Thursday delayed a decision on a proposal to waive intellectual property rules for COVID-19 drugs and vaccine...
Dec 10, 2020
U.S. November budget deficit held to $145 billion by benefit calendar shifts -Treasury
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government posted a $145 billion budget deficit for November, down from $209 billion a year ago, the Treasury Department said on Thursday, but the decli...
Dec 10, 2020
