US markets closed up on Wednesday after a number of companies reported
better than expected financial results for the second quarter.
Meanwhile Tesla shares rose after the bell after announcing a 42%
growth in revenue over the last year.
Sarah Walton reports
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
16 Republicans being investigated over trying to certify a false Georgia win for Trump
Georgia Prosecutors are investigating a possible criminal link to the 2020 presidential election, as part of what they're calling a 'fake electors' scheme.
It's part of a wider probe into the pressure President Trump put onto the state at the time to try and overturn results, in his favor.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Uvalde school police chief in charge during massacre to be fired - reports
Nearly two months after the Uvalde school massacre that left 21 people dead and the school police chief in charge of law enforcement's botched response is about to be fired.
According to reports, the district will vote to terminate Pete Arredondo at a special school board meeting Saturday.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas
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According to reports, the district will vote to terminate Pete Arredondo at a special school board meeting Saturday.
Toni Waterman has more from Texas
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U.S. House moves to protect same-sex marriage from Supreme Court reversal
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would protect
same-sex marriage at the federal level.
It comes amid growing concerns that a conservative Supreme Court could
nullify marriage equality.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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same-sex marriage at the federal level.
It comes amid growing concerns that a conservative Supreme Court could
nullify marriage equality.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Netflix spins massive subscriber loss as a win
Netflix lost nearly a million subscribers last quarter as many cut
down on discretionary spending.
But the streaming service's shares ticked up in early trading
Wednesday as the company lost fewer subscribers than anticipated.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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down on discretionary spending.
But the streaming service's shares ticked up in early trading
Wednesday as the company lost fewer subscribers than anticipated.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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BORIS JOHNSON TAKES HIS FINAL PMQS
Boris Johnson has taken his final Prime Ministers Questions in parliament as the contest to replace him as leader of the Conservative party ramps up. Mr Johnson praised his government for what he said were successes while in government…but opposition party leader Sir Keir Starmer wasn't as complimentary. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Brussels asks EU members to cut energy usage
The European Commission has asked member states to cut energy usage by 15% in response to fears over supply from Russia. EU officials say Russia is using energy as a weapon, with several countries partially or fully cut off already. Julia Chapman has more from Brussels.
TORY LEADERSHIP RACE REACHES FINAL STAGES
The race to select Britain's next Prime Minister is in its final stages, with one final candidate due to be knocked out later today, leaving two hopefuls for the final run-off. Alex Cadier [KAD-YAY] reports.
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Public Protector subpoenas president
South Africa’s Public Protector refuses to grant a further extension to President Cyril Ramaphosa. He has missed an 18 July deadline to respond to questions regarding the theft of millions of US dollars from his Phala Phala wildlife farm. The incident happened in February 2020, but only became public knowledge in June this year. Mark Roughton reports.
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UK faces further disruption after heatwave damages homes and railways
The UK faces another day of disruption on Wednesday after rail infrastructure and buildings were damaged by extreme heat.
Temperatures soared to above 40 degrees on Tuesday, making it the hottest day on record.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Ranil Wickeremsinghe chosen President to guide Sri Lanka out of choppy waters
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Sri Lanka's Parliament has elected Ranil Wickremesinghe as the new President of the country.
The veteran leader and six-time Prime Minister – was chosen with 134 votes in his favour in the 225-member parliament.
Ishan Garg reports.
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UK INFLATION JUMPS AGAIN
UK inflation has risen to 9.4% - with fuel and food costs pushing prices higher at their fastest rate in four decades.
Unions say the latest data shows public sector workers need pay rises that keep up better with prices.
The Bank of England says a 0.5% hike in interest rates will be one of the options considered at its next meeting in August.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke says the government is doing what it can.
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Unions say the latest data shows public sector workers need pay rises that keep up better with prices.
The Bank of England says a 0.5% hike in interest rates will be one of the options considered at its next meeting in August.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke says the government is doing what it can.
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Sri Lankan Parliament to elect a new President
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Sri Lanka's parliament will choose a new President on Wednesday who'll have to lead the country out of its worst economic crisis.
The ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled Colombo last week after protestors stormed his office and residence.
And now the race to replace him is a three-way contest, as Ishan Garg reports.
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Hong Kong ramps up testing of elderly amid COVID-19 rise
Hong Kong’s health authorities are ramping up compulsory COVID-19 testing in a bid to stop a consistent rise in daily case numbers. The plan comes as some local health experts say the time has come to relax the rules and allow the city to open up again.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan plans Abe state funeral for September amid criticism
The Japanese government will hold a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the end of September.
Abe was fatally shot earlier this month on the campaign trail in an incident that has shocked the nation.
But the funeral plan has come under attack for using taxpayers' money.
Phoebe Amoroso, Tokyo
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
US stocks surge on earnings optimism
The major US indexes surged Tuesday as investors bet that stocks have
hit their bottom after several months of consistent losses.
And traders are encouraged by what they have seen so far during earnings season.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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hit their bottom after several months of consistent losses.
And traders are encouraged by what they have seen so far during earnings season.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US Consumer Health Holding Up
Data from the largest lenders in the United States shows strong consumer spending and few signs of credit deterioration.
The lenders say Americans are beginning to spend money they had managed to save during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rachel Silverman has details.
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Twitter begins legal battle with Elon Musk
An U.S. court has agreed to fast track Twitter's lawsuit against Elon Musk.
The Tesla CEO decided to walk away from a takeover of Twitter claiming
the company misrepresented how many spam accounts are on the platform.
Twitter claims Musk breached their merger arrangement.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The Tesla CEO decided to walk away from a takeover of Twitter claiming
the company misrepresented how many spam accounts are on the platform.
Twitter claims Musk breached their merger arrangement.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Kansas will vote on whether the right to abortion should remain protected
People in Kansas will have a vote to decide on whether the right to abortion should remain protected under law in that state.
A number of U.S. states have already banned abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe. v Wade.
The issue is getting a lot of attention during the primary elections ahead of November's Congressional Midterms. U.S. correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Twitter begins legal battle with Elon Musk
Twitter has opened its legal battle with Elon Musk in a bid to force
him to complete the takeover of the social media company.
Musk decided to walk away from the deal claiming Twitter
misrepresented how many spam accounts are on the platform.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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him to complete the takeover of the social media company.
Musk decided to walk away from the deal claiming Twitter
misrepresented how many spam accounts are on the platform.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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