Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Singer Rihanna is officially a billionaire, Forbes says
(Reuters) - Pop star Rihanna's net worth is estimated at $1.7 billion, making her the richest woman musician in the world, but her music is not the primary source of her wealth, Forbes magazine said o...
Aug 04, 2021
Local prosecutors look into alleged sexual harassment by New York’s Cuomo
By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday faced a growing number of inquiries by local prosecutors and calls for his resignation a day after an investigation o...
Aug 04, 2021
White House says U.S. can provide COVID-19 boosters if needed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday it is prepared to provide COVID-19 booster shots, if needed, suggesting it would not heed a call by the World Health Organization to delay prov...
Aug 04, 2021
Peoria wants you to ‘Paint a Plow’
PEORIA, Ill. — With plenty of sunshine and current temperatures in the 80s, snow plows aren’t exactly top of mind right now. But, it’s a perfect time to create awareness about winter...
Aug 04, 2021
Grammy Awards show to make diversity part of the contract
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Grammy Awards show has committed to hiring a diverse team of people working on and off stage to produce the highest honors in the music industry, organizers said on Wednesd...
Aug 04, 2021
Kendall Jenner says $1.8 million suit by Italian brand ‘without merit’
PARIS (Reuters) - A representative of U.S. top model Kendall Jenner fired back on Wednesday against a $1.8 million suit from Italian label Liu Jo, saying a claim that she had breached terms of a model...
Aug 04, 2021
Mayor Ali to discuss high-speed rail for Peoria with former Rep. LaHood
PEORIA, Ill. – Mayor Rita Ali on Friday will speak with former Peoria-area Congressman and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about including Peoria in high-speed passenger rail service. A...
Aug 04, 2021
Republican Brooks seeks immunity for Jan. 6 speech, says he was not campaigning
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Representative Mo Brooks asked a federal judge on Wednesday to grant him immunity from a civil lawsuit alleging a speech he delivered to then-P...
Aug 04, 2021
Rare bid to repeal war resolution advanced by U.S. Senate committee
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed legislation on Wednesday that would repeal congressional authorizations for past wars with Iraq, a signif...
Aug 04, 2021
Lawyers sanctioned over ‘fantastical’ suit alleging 2020 U.S. election was stolen
By Jan Wolfe (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday sanctioned two lawyers who brought a lawsuit alleging the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump and his supporters, calling their c...
Aug 04, 2021
