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Former R. Kelly assistant speaks of ‘the look in his eyes’ at singer’s sex abuse trial
By Tyler Clifford NEW YORK (Reuters) - A onetime assistant for R. Kelly testified at his racketeering trial in Brooklyn that the R&B singer was a confrontational boss who insisted she steer clear of t...
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Federal grant helps Illinois expand mental health services for farmers
DECATUR, Ill. – A pilot program that started in Central Illinois is now being expanded to the rest of the state, and it’s one aimed at helping farmers. The Illinois Department of Agricultu...
Will Stevenson Aug 31, 2021
Google delays office return until January as COVID-19 worries linger
(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc-owned Google is extending its voluntary return-to-office policy through January next year, CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday, citing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemi...
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U.S. Coast Guard says assessment on downed transmission tower from Ida yet to be made
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard said on Tuesday an assessment on how to handle a transmission tower near Avondale, Louisiana, has yet to be made, after Hurricane Ida downed the structure. Id...
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U.N. Latin America arm revises region’s 2021 economic growth upwards to 5.9%
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) - The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has adjusted upwards its economic growth forecast for the region this year to 5.9%, as expect...
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Biden administration takes steps to resume onshore drilling auctions
(Reuters) -The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled more than 16,500 acres (6,700 hectares) it may auction to oil and gas drillers early next year as it seeks to comply with a U.S. federal court o...
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Mike Richards leaves executive producer role at Jeopardy!
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mike Richards, who earlier this month stepped down as host of Jeopardy! after a backlash over offensive comments in his past, will no longer serve as executive producer of the ...
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Footwear startup Allbirds touts ESG focus as it files for IPO
(Reuters) - Franklin Templeton-backed Allbirds said on Tuesday it has filed for a U.S. initial public offering, as the wool footwear maker looks to cash in on the growing global demand and investor in...
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Global interest rates set to stay low – SNB’s Zurbruegg
ZURICH (Reuters) - Global interest rates are likely to stay low, fuelling an already red-hot Swiss property market that poses risks to financial stability, Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice Chairman Frit...
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Phone won’t talk to your car? You are not alone: study
By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) - Problems getting smartphones to connect properly with vehicle infotainment systems are now the No. 1 gripe among consumers according to the latest study of new mode...
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