Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Michigan governor calls on protesters to avoid unsafe demonstrations
By Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday pleaded for residents of her state to refrain from holding more demonstrations protesting the coronavirus-related shutdo...
Apr 20, 2020
Motor racing: Chadwick stays hopeful with W Series on hold
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Jamie Chadwick raced McLaren's Lando Norris in the virtual world at the weekend but COVID-19 could put the brakes on hopes of her joining the Formula One driver on t...
Apr 20, 2020
Schumer urges Fed’s Powell to open loan programs to nonprofits, local governments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said he had urged Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in a phone call on Monday to open Fed's Main Street Lending program to nonpr...
Apr 20, 2020
Jaguars release WR Lee
The Jacksonville Jaguars released wide receiver Marqise Lee on Monday. Lee reportedly is healthy after playing only six games with three receptions for 18 yards in 2019. He missed the 2018 season afte...
Apr 20, 2020
U.S. car rental company Hertz to lay off 10,000 staff
(Reuters) - U.S. car rental company Hertz Global Holdings Inc said on Monday it plans to lay off 10,000 employees to cut costs amid the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company will incu...
Apr 20, 2020
Marlins’ Jeter giving up salary during pandemic
Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter is forgoing his reported $5 million salary indefinitely during the coronavirus outbreak, multiple outlets reported Monday. Miama-area radio host Craig Mish first reported...
Apr 20, 2020
Saudi Arabia suspends praying in the Two Holy Mosques in Ramadan: tweet
CAIRO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia extended on Monday the suspension of praying in the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the preside...
Apr 20, 2020
Syrian air defences intercept Israeli aerial strikes on Palmyra: state media
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian air defences responded to an Israeli aerial attack on the city of Palmyra in eastern Homs province in central Syria and downed several "hostile targets", state media said on M...
Apr 20, 2020
U.S. says ‘deeply concerned’ with reports on Turkey’s efforts to turn on Russian missiles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States continues to object "strenuously" to Turkey's purchase of Russian missile defense systems and is "deeply concerned" with reports that Ankara is continuing its ...
Apr 20, 2020
Albemarle names J. Kent Masters as CEO
(Reuters) - World's largest lithium producer Albemarle Corp said on Monday J. Kent Masters has been elected as the chairman and chief executive officer, effective immediately, replacing Luke Kissam. M...
Apr 20, 2020
