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Factbox-U.S. banks tighten COVID-19 precautions as Omicron variant spreads
(Reuters) - U.S. banks have been more proactive than other industries in encouraging employees back to the office, but those plans have come under renewed scrutiny due to the rapid spread of the Omicr...
Dec 20, 2021
Bank of America says New York employees may work from home over holidays
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp told New York-based employees on Monday that they may work from home during the holidays, becoming the latest financial company to adjust plans as the Omicron...
Dec 20, 2021
EU plans to finish green investment rules for gas and nuclear next year
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission plans to finish next year its long-awaited rules on whether to label gas and nuclear energy as climate-friendly investments under EU green f...
Dec 20, 2021
White House says they are talking to New York about needs to deal with covid surge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is in touch with officials in New York about what the city needs to deal with a new surge of coronavirus cases, press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Monda...
Dec 20, 2021
White House says action on legislative agenda is urgently needed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin remain on friendly terms despite Manchin's decision to oppose Biden's $1.75 trillion Build Back Better plan, White Ho...
Dec 20, 2021
State Climatologist: Tornado patterns are changing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A top weather expert in Illinois says as if you needed any more proof recently, tornado patterns are changing. State Climatologist Trent Ford says “Tornado Alley”...
Dec 20, 2021
IMF says Belarus squeezed by Western sanctions, spending should be cut
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Western sanctions are squeezing Belarus' economy and limiting its financing options, International Monetary Fund staff said on Monday, recommending that Minsk cu...
Dec 20, 2021
Pan America’s Argentina silver mine back in limbo after mining law repealed
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A silver mine owned by Canada's Pan American Silver in Argentina was back in limbo on Monday after the provincial government repealed a mining law approved last week. Chubut p...
Dec 20, 2021
U.S. urges Americans to avoid travel to Spain, Finland over COVID-19 concerns
(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday advised Americans against travel to eight destinations including Spain, Finland, Chad and Lebanon. The CDC also added Bo...
Dec 20, 2021
With Biden spending plan blocked, economists cut 2022 growth forecasts
By Jonnelle Marte (Reuters) - Some economists expect the U.S. economy to grow more slowly next year after a key Democratic lawmaker dealt a seemingly fatal blow to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion...
Dec 20, 2021
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