September 3, 2021 By Hari Kishan BENGALURU (Reuters) – The dollar’s direction is in limbo as financial markets await a clearer path from the U.S. Federal Reserve, according to a Reuters poll of FX strategists who were split on where they expected the currency to trade over the next three months. On the back foot […]
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro signs law that could break COVID-19 vaccine patents
September 3, 2021 BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday signed off on a law allowing for vaccine and medication patents to be broken in a public emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. But the right-wing leader vetoed the provisions that patent holders would need to transfer the knowledge and supply the raw […]
BMW Group’s Neue Klasse lineup to focus on circular economy to achieve reduction in CO2 emissions
The BMW Group announced Thursday its intentions to commit to a 50% reduction from 2019 levels in global carbon dioxide emissions during the use-phase of its vehicles by 2030, as well as a 40% reduction in emissions during the life cycle of the vehicle. These goals, including a plan to focus on the principles of […]
Startups should look to state-of-the-art tech to tackle diseases affecting women
Shahar Keinan Contributor Share on Twitter Shahar Keinan, co-founder and CEO of Polaris Quantum Biotech has over 20 years of extensive experience in computational and theoretical chemistry. Pek Lum Contributor Share on Twitter Pek Lum, co-founder and CEO at Auransa, has more than 20 years of genomics and drug discovery experience and is the chief […]
Rebels hold out in Afghan valley as Taliban set up government in Kabul
September 2, 2021 (Reuters) -Taliban forces and fighters loyal to local leader Ahmad Massoud battled in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley on Thursday, more than two weeks after the Islamist militia seized power, as Taliban leaders in the capital, Kabul, worked to form a government. Panjshir is the last province resisting rule by the Taliban, who retook […]
Soccer – Late goals give Ecuador 2-0 win over Paraguay
September 2, 2021 QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador scored two late goals to beat Paraguay 2-0 on Thursday, a result that keeps them firmly in the running for an automatic qualifying spot for Qatar 2022. The Andean side bounced back from a poor Copa America, where they did not win any of their five games, with […]
UK employers keep up the hunt for staff after lockdowns and Brexit
September 2, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) – Employers in Britain are still hunting for more recruits than they were just before the pandemic, according to a survey which added to signs of a tight labour market following the COVID-19 lockdowns and Brexit. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation said on Friday that 1.66 million job advertisements were […]
Renaissance executives agree to pay around $7 billion to settle tax dispute with IRS -source
September 2, 2021 (Reuters) -Executives of hedge fund Renaissance Technologies LLC could pay as much as $7 billion under an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, a source familiar with the situation said, following a long-running dispute over the tax treatment of certain derivative transactions. The firm’s founder, James Simons, who stepped down as the […]
UK government plans new pet abduction offence after rise in thefts
September 2, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) – The British government said on Friday it was planning to make pet abduction a criminal offence in England after a rise in the theft of animals, especially dogs, during the COVID-19 pandemic. With pet ownership surging during coronavirus lockdowns as people spent more time at home, the price of […]
Soccer – Late goals give Ecuador 2-0 win over Paraguay
September 2, 2021 QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador scored two late goals to beat Paraguay 2-0 on Thursday, a result that keeps them firmly in the running for an automatic qualifying spot for Qatar 2022. The Andean side bounced back from a poor Copa America, where they did not win any of their five games, with […]
UK employers keep up the hunt for staff after lockdowns and Brexit
September 2, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) – Employers in Britain are still hunting for more recruits than they were just before the pandemic, according to a survey which added to signs of a tight labour market following the COVID-19 lockdowns and Brexit. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation said on Friday that 1.66 million job advertisements were […]
Renaissance executives agree to pay around $7 billion to settle tax dispute with IRS -source
September 2, 2021 (Reuters) -Executives of hedge fund Renaissance Technologies LLC could pay as much as $7 billion under an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, a source familiar with the situation said, following a long-running dispute over the tax treatment of certain derivative transactions. The firm’s founder, James Simons, who stepped down as the […]
UK government plans new pet abduction offence after rise in thefts
September 2, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) – The British government said on Friday it was planning to make pet abduction a criminal offence in England after a rise in the theft of animals, especially dogs, during the COVID-19 pandemic. With pet ownership surging during coronavirus lockdowns as people spent more time at home, the price of […]
Online learning platform Class 101 bags $26M Series B to support growth
Everything is switching from offline to online mode, spurred by the pandemic, and that also has turned around things for the creative economy. Creative professionals continue to look for ways to monetize their talents and knowledge through online education platforms like Class 101 that bring stable incomes and improve opportunities. Class 101, a Seoul-based online […]
Apple Watch 7 may have bigger displays to fit more complication widgets
Apple may be bumping up the sizes of the displays on its upcoming Apple Watch 7 models, according to a new rumor, with the larger version packing a nearly 2-inch screen. The Apple Watch 7 will come in larger sizes to boot, according to Bloomberg – in 41mm and 45mm, the latter of which will […]
EcoFlow Offers Discounts on Portable Power Stations
Whether at home, work, or play in the Great Outdoors, access to a reliable electricity source has never been more important. People today count on their smartphones, computers and other connected devices to keep their lives on track. But reliable power anywhere is just as vital to cool food, cook meals, and many other power-driven […]
Soccer – Stunning strike earns point for Bolivia in World Cup qualifier
September 2, 2021 LA PAZ (Reuters) – Substitute Fernando Saucedo scored a stunning late goal to give home side Bolivia a 1-1 draw against Colombia in their World Cup qualifier in La Paz on Thursday. Colombia had not lost to Bolivia for 10 games and they will feel aggrieved at not leaving with all three […]
U.S. National Labor Relations Board investigating two complaints from Apple workers
September 2, 2021 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The U.S. National Labor Relations Board is investigating two cases filed by employees against Apple, records on the agency’s website show. The cases, filed on Aug. 26 and Sept. 1, are being reviewed by the agency’s Oakland office. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment. […]
BMW launches new sports car line in Mexico after plant expansion
September 2, 2021 MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – German automaker BMW kicked off a new production line on Thursday for its Series 2 Coupe compact sports car at the company’s two-year-old factory in central Mexico, doubling down on its Mexican operations in a push to accelerate global sales. Exports of the new models to North America […]
UK will pay to shelter refugees in countries neighbouring Afghanistan
September 2, 2021 LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Friday it would release 30 million pounds ($41 million) of aid to support nations neighbouring Afghanistan dealing with refugees fleeing the country since the Taliban took control. The British government said 10 million pounds would immediately be made available to the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR and […]
