Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Pens sideline nine players over potential exposure to virus
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Monday that they will sideline nine players from their training camp roster following potential secondary exposure to an individual who tested positive for the corona...
Jul 13, 2020
Texas to rename field after Campbell, Williams
The University of Texas is working to make the campus "more diverse and welcoming," and one of its first moves will be to honor a pair of legendary Longhorns running backs. Administrators intend to re...
Jul 13, 2020
NFL, NBA stars join A-Rod, J-Lo bid to buy Mets
Celebrity power couple Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez reportedly have turned to some heavy hitters associated with other sports in yet another bid to purchase the New York Mets. Per ESPN, Pro Footb...
Jul 13, 2020
Study predicts surge in HIV, TB and malaria deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic
LONDON (Reuters) - Deaths from HIV, tuberculosis and malaria could surge in poor and middle-income countries as already weak health systems grapple with severe disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Jul 13, 2020
Pompeo spoke with Russia’s Lavrov about Afghanistan – U.S. State Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the situation in Afghanistan with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday, the U.S. State Department said, following media...
Jul 13, 2020
Exclusive: Trump administration to soon end audit deal underpinning Chinese listings in U.S. – official
By Humeyra Pamuk and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to soon scrap a 2013 agreement between U.S. and Chinese auditing authorities, a senior State Department offic...
Jul 13, 2020
Golf: Woods grouped with Koepka, McIlroy for return at Memorial
(Reuters) - Tiger Woods will tee off alongside Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy at the Memorial Tournament this week, as the 15-time major winner returns to the PGA Tour for the first time since the nov...
Jul 13, 2020
American Airlines emphasizes mask rules after photo of Texas senator emerges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American Airlines said on Monday it had reached out to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz after a photo of the Texas Republican without a mask aboard an airplane was posted on a social media...
Jul 13, 2020
Exclusive: Google offers data pledge to allay EU concerns about Fitbit buy
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Alphabet unit Google has offered not to use fitness tracker company Fitbit's health data to help it target ads in a bid to address EU antitrust concerns about the $2.1 billion dea...
Jul 13, 2020
U.N. peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic attack
BANGUI (Reuters) - Militiamen killed a United Nations peacekeeper from Rwanda and injured two others in an ambush on a convoy in northwest Central African Republic on Monday, the U.N. said. The attack...
Jul 13, 2020
