Robbie Robertson, songwriting force in rock group The Band, dies at 80
By Matthew Lewis (Reuters) -Robbie Robertson, the guitarist and main songwriter in The Band, the Canadian-American group known for songs…
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WHO classifies EG.5 as COVID-19 ‘variant of interest’
By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber and Leroy Leo (Reuters) -The World Health Organization on Wednesday classified the EG.5 coronavirus strain circulating in…
Trucking firm Yellow explores alternate bankruptcy loans
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bankrupt trucking company Yellow Corp will not seek court approval to borrow $142.5 million…
US boardroom diversity gains slow as S&P 500 seeks resumes from finance
By Ross Kerber (Reuters) – Boards of S&P 500 companies made recruiting directors with financial expertise their top priority over…
Canada says China likely targeted lawmaker in disinformation campaign
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) -Canada said on Wednesday that an opposition Canadian legislator with family in Hong Kong had been…
Global stocks slip before CPI data, dollar dips on China selling
By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global stocks slipped on Wednesday, a day before the release of key U.S. inflation…
White House launches AI-based contest to secure government systems from hacks
By Zeba Siddiqui SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The White House on Wednesday said it had launched a multimillion-dollar cyber contest…
Norfolk Southern agrees to boost safety at Ohio derailment site, US says
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Norfolk Southern Corp has agreed to improve conditions for workers rebuilding and cleaning up…
Rainforest countries form pact to demand conservation cash from rich nations
By Jake Spring BELEM, Brazil (Reuters) -A dozen rainforest countries formed a pact on Wednesday at a summit in Brazil…
Pratt engine issues easing but shortages to last through 2024 -airBaltic
By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) – Shortages of Pratt & Whitney engines for Airbus A220 passenger jets have eased but…