Category Archives: Syndicated
Madden NFL 21 drops Washington nickname, logo
With the Washington NFL team about to change its nickname and logo, game-maker Electronic Arts is making the same move in its upcoming Madden NFL 21 title. The video game will replace the Redskins nam...
Jul 17, 2020
Rare air: U.S. meatpackers try air cleaning tech after COVID-19 outbreaks
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) - Two of the world's largest meatpackers said on Friday they have installed ultraviolet air cleaning equipment in some U.S. plants, as pressure mounts on food compani...
Jul 17, 2020
Mexico reports 7,257 new cases of coronavirus, 736 more deaths
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's Health Ministry on Friday reported 7,257 new confirmed coronavirus infections and 736 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 331,298 cases and 38,...
Jul 17, 2020
COVID-19 antibody test passes first major trials in UK with 98.6% accuracy – Telegraph
(Reuters) - British ministers are making plans to distribute millions of free coronavirus antibody tests after a version backed by the UK government passed its first major trials, the Daily Telegraph ...
Jul 17, 2020
NFL, union gear up for additional talks
The NFL said in a statement issued Friday that progress has been made toward safely playing amid the coronavirus pandemic but acknowledged not all issues have been settled with the players union. "NFL...
Jul 17, 2020
Young man shot and killed in Venezuela protesting gasoline shortages
CARACAS (Reuters) - A young man was shot to death in a fishing village in Venezuela during a protest over gasoline rationing, opposition deputies and a local human rights group said on Friday. Jose Lu...
Jul 17, 2020
For first time, world records one million coronavirus cases in 100 hours: Reuters tally
By Gayle Issa (Reuters) - Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours. ...
Jul 17, 2020
U.S. swoops down on Portland protesters after Trump order to protect monuments
By Deborah Bloom and Ted Hesson PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) - Federal law enforcement officers are cracking down on protesters in Portland, Oregon, under the Trump administration's new executive order to...
Jul 17, 2020
Two people stabbed in central London incident, police say
LONDON (Reuters) - Two people were stabbed on Friday in London's City financial district and sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, British police said. "Our officers are cur...
Jul 17, 2020
Leeds back in big time after 16-year absence
(Reuters) - Leeds United returned to the Premier League after a 16-year absence on Friday as West Bromwich Albion's loss at Huddersfield Town guaranteed them a top-two finish in the Championship. A hu...
Jul 17, 2020
