Analysis-Oil Tankers Continue Red Sea Movements Despite Houthi Attacks
Jan. 9 By Georgina McCartney and Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) – Oil and fuel tanker traffic in the Red Sea was stable in December, even though many container ships have rerouted due to attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi militants, a Reuters analysis of vessel tracking data…
Big Tech Rebuffs US Consumer Watchdog Plans to Supervise Digital Wallets
Jan. 8 By Douglas Gillison (Reuters) -A U.S. watchdog’s plan to supervise companies like Apple and Alphabet’s Google that provide digital wallets and payment apps risks stifling innovation and keeping some players out of the market, their lobby group said on Monday. The warnings from…
‘Oppenheimer’ Triumphs at Golden Globes as Hollywood Parties Again
Jan. 7 By Lisa Richwine and Danielle Broadway BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) -Historical drama “Oppenheimer” dominated the Golden Globe awards on Sunday, and gothic comedy “Poor Things” upset summer blockbuster “Barbie,” as Hollywood threw its biggest party since labor disputes shut down much of show…
Vulcan Rocket’s Space Debut Will Be Crucial for Boeing-Lockheed Venture as Sale Talks Loom
Jan. 6 By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A lot is riding on the first launch of the new Vulcan rocket by the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin. A successful launch at Cape Canaveral next week would allow ULA to…
Wegovy, Ozempic Not Linked to Increase in Suicidal Thoughts, US Study Finds
Jan. 5 By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – A large U.S. study found no evidence that taking Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic or Wegovy is tied to an increase in suicidal thoughts, researchers reported on Friday. Both Ozempic for type 2 diabetes and the obesity treatment Wegovy have…
Sixth-Grade Student Killed in Iowa School Shooting, Suspect Dead
Jan. 4 By Scott Morgan and Joseph Ax PERRY, Iowa (Reuters) -A sixth-grade student was killed on Thursday morning and five other people wounded when a 17-year-old opened fire at an Iowa school on the first day of classes following the winter break, law enforcement…
GM Leads US Auto Sales as Industry Concludes Best Year Since Pandemic
Jan. 3 By Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -General Motors edged out rival Toyota Motor to remain the top-selling automaker in the U.S. in 2023 as easing supply snags and sustained demand drove the industry to its best year since the pandemic. The Detroit automaker shrugged off…
Tesla Extends Lead in Norway Sales, EVs Take 82% Market Share
Jan. 2 By Victoria Klesty OSLO (Reuters) – Tesla topped Norway’s car sales for a third straight year in 2023, extending its lead over rivals despite an ongoing conflict between the U.S. electric vehicle maker and the Nordic region’s powerful labour unions. Almost five out…
Thousands Gather in Times Square for New Year Ball Drop
Jan. 1 By Andrew Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) – After standing in New York City’s Times Square for more than a dozen hours, thousands of revelers cheered in the New Year on Sunday night with the annual ceremony of a descending crystal-clad ball. Many had…
Eddie Bernice Johnson, Trailblazing Former US Representative, Dies at 88
Dec. 31 By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, a Democrat who retired from the House of Representatives after 30 years in office, died at 88, her family said on social media on Sunday. Johnson, who represented a district in…
US Appeals Court Allows California to Bar Guns in Most Public Places
Dec. 30 By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Saturday cleared the way for a California law that bans the carrying of guns in most public places to take effect at the start of 2024, as the panel put on hold a judge’s…
Nvidia Launches New Gaming Chip for China to Comply With US Export Controls
Dec. 29 By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. chipmaker Nvidia on Thursday launched a modified version of an advanced gaming chip designed to comply with U.S. export controls targeting China. The chip, which the company says offers a “quantum leap in performance, efficiency and…