Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Lakers return federal relief loan funds amid coronavirus lockdown
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers returned a loan obtained through the U.S. government's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the team confirmed on Monday, after learning that f...
Apr 27, 2020
U.S. judge rules talc lawsuits against J&J can proceed, testimony limited
By Brendan Pierson NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of plaintiffs who say that Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and talc products caused cancer can go forward with their claims, but face limits on what e...
Apr 27, 2020
GM CEO Barra’s pay dipped to $21.6 million in 2019
(Reuters) - General Motors Co Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra received a compensation package worth $21.6 million in 2019, 1.1% less than the previous year, according to the U.S. automaker's proxy ...
Apr 27, 2020
CDC reports 957,875 coronavirus cases, 53,922 deaths
(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 957,875 cases of the coronavirus, and said the number of deaths had risen to 53,922. Over the weekend, the CDC ...
Apr 27, 2020
Ohio governor outlines ‘first steps’ to begin reopening state amid coronavirus
DETROIT (Reuters) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Monday outlined the "first steps" to begin reopening the Midwestern state's economy, starting with non-essential surgeries on May 1 and then moving on ...
Apr 27, 2020
Verizon will not cancel customers through June 30 because of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc , the largest U.S. wireless carrier, said Monday it will extend a commitment through June 30 not to cancel service or charge late fees to customers be...
Apr 27, 2020
Britain to pay $75,000 to families of health workers who die of COVID-19
LONDON (Reuters) - Families of British health and care workers who die on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic will be paid 60,000 pounds ($74,472) as part of a new life assurance scheme, Health Sec...
Apr 27, 2020
Amazon extends closure of French warehouses until May 5
PARIS (Reuters) - Amazon said on Monday it would extend the closure of its six warehouses in France to May 5 after a French court rejected the U.S. online retailer's appeal against aruling that restri...
Apr 27, 2020
French scientists to test theory that nicotine combats COVID-19
PARIS (Reuters) - French researchers are preparing to launch a human trial to test their hypothesis that nicotine can help the body combat the COVID-19 infection. The trial will involve groups of heal...
Apr 27, 2020
‘Likely default’: creditors knock back Argentine province’s debt revamp offer
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Bondholders on Monday rejected a debt restructuring proposal by Argentina's Buenos Aires province and said the offer would likely lead to a default, adding tension to a larger...
Apr 27, 2020
