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Climate Activist Greta Thunberg To Feature On Swedish Stamps
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is to feature on a set of stamps issued by Sweden's postal service.
Gasoline Boosts U.S. Consumer Prices; Inflation Still Benign
U.S. consumer prices increased solidly in December amid a surge in the cost of gasoline, though underlying inflation remained tame as the economy battled a raging COVID19 pandemic that has weighed on the labor market and services industry.
Pollution-free Water Fundamental Right, States Bound to Ensure It: SC
The top court, which directed its Registry to register the suo motu case as 'Remediation of polluted rivers', said it would first take up the contamination of the Yamuna river and asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit a report identifying...
Google To Pause All Political Ads From January 14
Alphabet Inc's Google will pause political ads on all of its platforms starting Jan. 14, following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol, according to an email to advertisers seen by Reuters.
If I Were President... From Climate Change To Hunger, Celebs State Their Priorities
As Democrat Joe Biden prepares for his inauguration as the next U.S. president on Jan. 20, Reuters asked celebrities what would be the first thing they would do if they were elected a world leader.
Ajay Devgn Has 'Almost Wrapped' the First Schedule of MayDay
Ajay Devgn took to Instagram to announce that he has 'almost wrapped' the first schedule of his directorial MayDay. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan.
London Stock Exchange Gets EU Nod For $27 Billion Takeover Of Refinitiv
EU antitrust regulators gave the green light on Wednesday to the London Stock Exchange's $27 billion takeover of Refinitiv, creating a stronger competitor to financial data leader Bloomberg LP.
Major U.S. Insurers Suspend Political Donations For Next Few Months
Major U.S. insurers on Wednesday decided to suspend contributions to political campaigns for the next few months, following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol and challenge to Presidentelect Joe Biden's victory.
Trump Will Be the First US President to Be Impeached Twice as US House Prepares to Vote
While the previous three impeachments -- of Presidents Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Trump -- had taken months before a final vote, including investigations and hearings, this time it will have taken only a week.
"Russia Is My Country": Despite Risks, Kremlin Critic Navalny To Fly Home
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny plans to fly back to Russia on Sunday for the first time since he was poisoned in August, despite the risk of being jailed on his return from Germany.
Kavita Kaushik Makes Snide Remarks at Bigg Boss Co-contestants While Hitting Out at Former Fan
Kavita Kaushik recently slammed a former fan who said they lost respect for the FIR actress after her Bigg Boss 14 stint and made snide remarks at her housemates.
Consumer Prices Up 0.4% In December Led By Higher Gas Prices
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in December, led by a sharp rise in gasoline prices.
The Latest: GOP Lawmaker Expects More Republicans To Impeach
The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by proTrump loyalists (all times local):
Global Markets: Wall Street Set To Open Lower; U.S. Inflation In Focus
European shares were mixed on Wednesday and the dollar rebounded, while the 10year U.S. Treasury stabilised below its 10month high as markets focused on U.S. inflation data.
Digital Banks Gain U.S. Customers During Pandemic, Thanks To Early Deposits
Digital banks including Chime, Varo and Current have won over more U.S. customers during the coronavirus pandemic by processing stimulus payments quickly, setting them apart from traditional banks and generating valuable wordofmouth referrals.
Syrian Army Says Israeli Jets Struck Iran-backed Militias In Eastern Syria
Syria said Israel bombed Iranianbacked militia bases near the Iraqi border in the early hours of Wednesday, in a raid which military defectors and Western intelligence sources said was one of Israel's most extensive in recent months.