Aides wearing masks stand behind White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow as he speaks to reporters about the economic impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 15, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Tuesday that […]
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FILE PHOTO – A logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is seen at its headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan August 31, 2018. Picture taken August 31, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to answer “serious questions” about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd’s […]
As the NFL prepares for the eventual return of football activities and the start of a season amid the coronavirus pandemic, its chief medical officer is focused on responding properly when some players and staff inevitably test positive for the virus. FILE PHOTO: Oct 13, 2019; London, United Kingdom; General […]
BERLIN (Reuters) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 797 to 176,007, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Wednesday. The reported death toll rose by 83 to 8,090, the tally showed. Reporting by Berlin Newsroom; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman Our […]
Image copyright EPA Image caption Coronavirus and the collapse of oil revenue have increased the economic pressure on President Maduro’s government The Central Bank of Venezuela has launched a legal claim to try and force the Bank of England to release €930m ($1bn; £820m) worth of gold it holds. Venezuela, […]
LONDON (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) has relaunched the sale of its stake in Azerbaijan’s largest oilfield, the company said on Tuesday, as banking and industry sources said the move was drawing interest from large Asian oil and gas companies seeking to capitalize on the recent collapse in oil prices. […]
May 20, 2020, 3:20 AM 2 min read TOKYO — The popular “scramble” intersection in Tokyo’s downtown Shibuya district looks uncrowded, but eateries and pubs on backstreets are busy. Meanwhile, narrow suburban shopping streets are jammed on weekends, with families strolling and heading to lunch. Some bars and restaurants are […]
Your texting game is about to get a big upgrade in Google’s Messages app. Jason Cipriani/CNET It’s no secret that Apple’s iMessage service is the glue that attracts iPhone owners to stick with Apple’s product lineup. Until recently, however, Android phones had struggled to compete with Apple’s texting solution. That’s changed, […]