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Off the grid: Chinese data law adds to global shipping disruption
By Jonathan Saul and Eduardo Baptista LONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Ships in Chinese waters are disappearing from tracking systems following the introduction of a new data law in China, frustrating eff...
Nov 17, 2021
A new quantum computer startup from Harvard, MIT raises $17M
By Jane Lanhee Lee OAKLAND, Calif (Reuters) - A new quantum computer startup born from researchers at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) called QuEra Computing said on ...
Nov 17, 2021
German regulator’s Nord Stream 2 move may delay commissioning to March -sources
By Andreas Rinke and Vera Eckert FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A German regulator's decision to suspend licensing of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline could delay commissioning of the infrastructure to March 2022, g...
Nov 17, 2021
U.S. plans to invest billions in manufacturing COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is planning to invest billions of dollars in expanding COVID-19 manufacturing capacity to have at least a billion doses by the second half of next year, the Ne...
Nov 17, 2021
Brazil’s CloudWalk valued at $2.15 billion after Coatue-led investment
(Reuters) - Brazilian financial technology company CloudWalk said on Wednesday it was valued at $2.15 billion after a funding round led by Coatue, an investment firm focused on companies in the techno...
Nov 17, 2021
T.J. Maxx owner tops sales estimates as customers splurge on outfits
(Reuters) -TJX Cos Inc beat estimates for quarterly sales on Wednesday on strong demand for its discounted products as people returning to work and colleges splurged on refreshing their wardrobes. Sal...
Nov 17, 2021
ECB must be attentive and vigilant on inflation: de Guindos
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank must be "attentive" and "vigilant" with regard to inflation as a lingering price shock could seep into underlying price growth via wages, ECB Vice Presi...
Nov 17, 2021
Eisenach, Russelsheim plants to remain part of Opel after rumours of splitoff – union
BERLIN (Reuters) - Stellantis' Opel's largest plant in Russelsheim and a second plant in Eisenach, Germany will remain part of the Opel Automobile Group, German union IG Metall said on Wednesday after...
Nov 17, 2021
It’s been 8 years since tornadoes ripped through Central Illinois
WASHINGTON, Ill. - November 17, 2013. It's been eight years since tornadoes ripped through Pekin, East Peoria and Washington, Illinois. The damage was especially devastating in Washington, where three...
Nov 17, 2021
Futures flat as investors assess rate hike prospects
By Ambar Warrick (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were flat on Wednesday as investors fretted over early rate hikes by the Federal Reserve after strong retail earnings and data showed an economic ...
Nov 17, 2021
Peoria, IL, USA
39 °F Light Rain
