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U.S. aviation, telecom industries report progress over 5G safety concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The aviation and telecom industries said Wednesday they were making progress to address air safety concerns about potential interference from the Jan. 5 planned 5G wireless depl...
Dec 22, 2021
Biden extends pause on student loan repayment
(Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that his administration was extending the pause on student loan repayment for an additional 90 days, citing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Tod...
Dec 22, 2021
Pfizer oral COVID-19 pill gets U.S. authorization for at-home use
(Reuters) -Pfizer Inc said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized its antiviral COVID-19 pill, making it the first at-home treatment for the coronavirus that is expected to beco...
Dec 22, 2021
State Rep. Keith Sommer announces retirement
MORTON, Ill. – A local lawmaker based in Morton is calling it a career. 88th District State Representative Keith Sommer says he is retiring and not seeking another term next year. Sommer’s...
Dec 22, 2021
UN chief says ‘Ponzi scheme’ crashed Lebanon’s finances -video
(Clarifies to show financial expert heard Guterres express similar view at a separate meeting) BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Lebanon's financial collapse was caused b...
Dec 22, 2021
U.S. lawmakers to probe Live Nation’s role at deadly Travis Scott concert
(Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are launching a probe into the role of events promoting company Live Nation Entertainment at rapper Travis Scott's concert at the Astroworld Festival in Houston last month, ...
Dec 22, 2021
FAA issues safety directive for some Boeing 777-200 engines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued directives requiring inspections and strengthening a key engine part on Boeing 777-200 planes equipped with Pratt &...
Dec 22, 2021
Biden says he was tested for COVID-19, no results yet
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said he received another COVID-19 test on Wednesday, five days after exposure to the virus from a member of his staff, but has not r...
Dec 22, 2021
EU approves further COVID aid for Portuguese airline TAP
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission approved on Wednesday a further, smaller aid measure from Portugal's government for the country's ailing flag carrier TAP, having also signed off on a 2.55...
Dec 22, 2021
Blue ice cavern in Swiss Alpine glacier delights visitors
LES DIABLERETS, Switzerland (Reuters) - An ice cave which forms each year on a high-altitude glacier in the Swiss Alps delighted visitors who came on Wednesday to marvel at its huge blue vault. The 20...
Dec 22, 2021
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