Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
U.S. judge declines to delay former Trump adviser Bannon’s contempt trial – media
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A judge declined to delay the contempt of Congress trial of Donald Trump's former close adviser Steve Bannon, just one week before it is set to begin, CNN and NBC News reported....
Jul 11, 2022
Firefighters start to contain blaze in California’s Yosemite
(Reuters) - About four days after a wildfire started in Yosemite National Park, firefighters in California have begun to contain the blaze, which has threatened some of the oldest giant sequoia trees ...
Jul 11, 2022
Subway can be sued over its tuna, U.S. judge rules
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) - A federal judge said Subway can be sued for allegedly deceiving customers about its tuna products, including a claim it uses other fish species, chicken, pork and cattl...
Jul 11, 2022
Non-white ICU patients get less oxygen treatment than needed -study
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - A flaw in a widely used medical device that measures oxygen levels causes critically ill Asians, Blacks and Hispanics to receive less supplemental oxygen to help them breath...
Jul 11, 2022
U.S. plans to renew but not expand humanitarian protections for Venezuelans in the U.S. – sources
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States plans to renew but not expand Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States, three sources told Reuters, a move that coul...
Jul 11, 2022
Biden says he is determined to ban assault weapons
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Monday the United States is "awash in weapons of war" and that he is determined to ban assault weapons that are frequently used in mass shootings. "I...
Jul 11, 2022
U.S. consumers see inflation picking up in year ahead but moderating over longer term – NY Fed survey
(Reuters) - U.S. consumers see inflation rising further in the year ahead but expect a more moderate pace over the longer term in a signal that inflation expectations - a key dynamic being closely wat...
Jul 11, 2022
Northrop Grumman completes design review of high-energy laser for U.S. DoD
(Reuters) - U.S. weapons maker Northrop Grumman Corp said on Monday it has completed the preliminary design review for a high-energy laser that would have several defense applications if scaled. The c...
Jul 11, 2022
U.S. secures 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID vaccine
(Reuters) - The U.S. government has secured 3.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax Inc, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the company said. The vaccine has not ...
Jul 11, 2022
Texas grid operator asks users to conserve energy amid scorching heat
HOUSTON (Reuters) -The operator of Texas's power grid on Sunday called on state residents for the second time this year to conserve energy, warning of potential rolling blackouts amid predictions for ...
Jul 11, 2022
