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FAA did not properly oversee Southwest Airlines, U.S. watchdog says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) found that the agency failed to conduct proper safety oversight of Southwest Airlines, a federal watchdog said Wedn...
Jul 27, 2022
U.S. judge declines to acquit ex-Trump adviser Bannon, but mulls dismissing charges
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A federal judge on Wednesday declined a request to acquit Donald Trump's former presidential adviser Steve Bannon on two contempt charges for defying a subpoena...
Jul 27, 2022
Peoria County Board reconsidering elected auditor’s position as battle continues
UPDATED 2:14 p.m. PEORIA, Ill. — The Peoria County Board’s Executive Committee is moving forward a potential election referendum question to to decide whether to remove the county’s ...
Jul 27, 2022
EU antitrust regulators say Viasat’s Inmarsat bid needs their okay
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. satellite operator Viasat's bid for British satellite telecommunications company Inmarsat will need EU antitrust approval before it can be completed, the Euro...
Jul 27, 2022
China needs COVID strategy rethink to limit economic harm, IMF official says
By Jorgelina do Rosario, Karin Strohecker and Rodrigo Campos LONDON (Reuters) - China needs to rethink its zero-COVID policy to avoid more harm to the economy, as well as come up with a long-term solu...
Jul 27, 2022
Saint-Gobain beats half-year sales forecast, confirms guidance for 2022
(Reuters) - French construction materials group Saint-Gobain on Wednesday reported slightly better-than-expected half-year sales and confirmed guidance for the full year. Its half-year sales amounted ...
Jul 27, 2022
Russian disposable incomes drop in Q2 as economic data paints gloomy outlook
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Real disposable incomes in Russia fell 0.8% in the second quarter of 2022, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, with rising prices and restrictions linked to the conflict in Ukrain...
Jul 27, 2022
Seafarer shortage stands in way of Ukraine grain corridor
By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) - Finding enough seafarers willing to sail ships stuck inside Ukraine's ports is set to pose a major challenge to the proposed grains corridor designed to ease an int...
Jul 27, 2022
U.S. Treasury official says IMF SDR lending pledges reach about $58 billion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pledges from wealthier International Monetary Fund members to lend IMF Special Drawing Rights reserves to poorer countries through two IMF trust funds have reached about $58 bil...
Jul 27, 2022
Airbus trims delivery target, slows jet output hike
PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus shaved its annual jet delivery forecast and slowed a planned increase in factory production while sticking to core financial goals on Wednesday, after disruption in the global...
Jul 27, 2022
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