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U.S. NRC launches investigation at Southern Georgia Vogtle 3 nuclear unit
(Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) said Monday it launched a special inspection at Southern Co's Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia to identify what led to remediation work at...
Jun 21, 2021
White House plans to do more for voting rights even if federal bill passes
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House will pursue other initiatives to boost voting rights even if a contentious federal bill to counter state voting restrictions...
Jun 21, 2021
Buffett-backed Nubank in talks to hire U.S. IPO underwriters -sources
(Reuters) - Nubank, the Brazilian digital bank backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, has invited investment banks to pitch for roles on its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in the Unite...
Jun 21, 2021
No plans for Biden to meet new Iranian leader, says White House
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There are currently no plans for U.S. President Joe Biden to meet with Iran's newly elected leader, according to the White House, which downplayed Ebrahim Ra...
Jun 21, 2021
Dual-antibody drugs effective against COVID-19 variants in animal study
By Dania Nadeem (Reuters) - COVID-19 therapies made from a cocktail of two types of antibodies were effective against a wide range of variants of the coronavirus in a mice and hamster study, the Washi...
Jun 21, 2021
Philippines’ Duterte threatens those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine with jail
MANILA (Reuters) - President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to jail people who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as the Philippines battles one of Asia's worst outbreaks, with over 1.3 milli...
Jun 21, 2021
Mexican president orders probe into border shootings that killed ‘innocent people’
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday called for a federal investigation into a spate of deadly gun violence in the border city of Reynosa over the weekend, c...
Jun 21, 2021
Exclusive-Farm Belt lawmakers push for biofuel investment and tax credits in new bills
By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) - Billions of dollars in federal investments and tax credits to boost demand for U.S. biofuels will be part of two bills that Democratic lawmakers will introduce to the U....
Jun 21, 2021
Venezuelans turned away for 2nd shots due to vaccine shortages, groups warn
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelans are being turned away from appointments to receive their second shot of the coronavirus vaccine due to a shortage of doses, groups representing the South American count...
Jun 21, 2021
FAA, U.S. Air Force sign agreement on commercial space activities
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Air Force said Monday they had signed an agreement on commercial space activities in Florida and California aimed at streamlin...
Jun 21, 2021
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