By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices rose solidly in January, leading to the biggest annual increase in inflation in 40 years, fueling financial markets speculation for a 50 basis points interest rate hike from the Federal Rese…
U.S. House launches probe into Trump’s White House records
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. House panel is investigating former President Donald Trump’s handling of White House records after 15 boxes of official documents were retrieved from his private Florida property in what lawmakers said was a potential serio…
Tesla recalls over 500,000 U.S. vehicles to fix pedestrian warning sounds
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Electric car maker Tesla Inc is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the United States because pedestrians may not be able to hear a required warning sound of an approaching car due to loud music or other sounds playe…
West warns of ‘dangerous moment’ as Russia hold drills
By Robin Emmott, Tom Balmforth and Vladimir Soldatkin BRUSSELS/MOSCOW (Reuters) -Britain said on Thursday the “most dangerous moment” in the West’s standoff with Moscow appeared imminent, as Russia held military exercises in Belarus and the Black Sea f…
Fate of Belarusian skier banned over political views in hands of ski body, IOC says
BEIJING (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday it was up to the International Ski Federation (FIS) to decide whether to take action in the case of a Belarusian cross-country skier who was barred from competition over wha…
U.S. inflation data hits global stocks, lifts benchmark yields
By Chris Prentice and Tommy Wilkes WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) -Major global stock indexes fell on Thursday under pressure from crucial U.S. inflation data, falling technology shares and rising benchmark bond yields. U.S. consumer prices rose solidly i…
U.S. agency warns that truckers’ protest could disrupt Super Bowl – CNN
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has warned law enforcement agencies that a convoy of truckers protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandates could affect this weekend’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles, CNN reported. The DHS had issued a bu…
Olympics-Russian teen skater Valieva trains after reports of failed drug test
By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber, Iain Axon and Karolos Grohmann BEIJING (Reuters) -Russia’s 15-year-old figure skating sensation Kamila Valieva giggled with her coaches but turned serious for her own routine as she practiced on Thursday at the Winter Olym…
Olympics-Snowboarding-American ‘golden girl’ Kim blows away rivals to retain halfpipe title
By Winni Zhou and Mari Saito ZHANGJIAKOU, China (Reuters) -American Chloe Kim cemented her position as one of the greats of women’s snowboarding with a commanding performance on Thursday to win halfpipe gold at the Winter Games and successfully defend …
U.S. Capitol riot probe hits Trump trade adviser Navarro with subpoena
By Patricia Zengerle and Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol announced on Wednesday it had subpoenaed former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, a key player in the…