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Samaritan projects budget deficit in 2027
MOSES LAKE — While Samaritan Healthcare is projected to make money through its operations in 2027, its bottom line…
Mexico's minimum wage to rise 15% over business objections
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government announced the country's daily minimum wage will rise by 15% in January to the equivalent of about $7 per day.
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Asian Champions League: finally a final, Ulsan vs Persepolis
The longest Asian Champions League tournament in history ends on Saturday — more than 11 months after the first ball was kicked — when Ulsan Horang-i of South Korea meets Iran’s Persepolis in Doha, Qatar in the fin…
EU clears Google's $2.1B takeover of Fitbit, with conditions
LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Thursday approved Google’s plan to buy fitness gadget maker Fitbit for $2.1 billion after it promised to restrict user data and ensure Android phones work with other wearable dev…
Implosion of former Trump casino pushed back a few weeks
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The implosion of one of President Donald Trump's former Atlantic City casinos is being delayed by a few weeks.
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Home Depot to pay $20.8M fine for lax contractor oversight
Home Depot Inc. will pay a $20.8 million fine for failing to ensure that its contractors follow lead paint rules. The civil penalty announced Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency is the largest such pena…
Noun describing social distancing is Dutch word of the year
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — One-and-a-half-meter-society has been voted the Dutch word of the year by a (social) distance.
Eugene man arrested on kidnap, sex abuse allegations
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A Eugene man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a woman, police said.
Rashford's double leads Man U to 3-2 win at Sheffield United
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford’s double helped Manchester United overcome goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s early gaffe at former club Sheffield United and earn a 3-2 victory in the Premier League on Thursday.
Asia Today: Beds in short supply as SKorea sees another jump
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 1,062 new cases of the coronavirus, its third straight day of over 1,000, as authorities in Seoul warn that hospital beds are in short supply.
Rashford leads Man United comeback after winning FIFA award
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Hours after being honored for his impact off the field, Marcus Rashford also delivered in front of goal.
No. 1 Bama looks to stay perfect in SEC title game vs Gators
No. 1 Alabama (10-0, No. 1 CFP) vs. No. 11 Florida (8-2, No. 7 CFP), Southeastern Conference championship game, Saturday at 8 p.m. EST (CBS).
TV and Broadway star Laura Benanti celebrates Gen Z voices
NEW YORK (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic closed high schools, Broadway and TV star Laura Benanti knew it also meant most spring high school musicals would be scrapped.
Penn State, Illinois ready to close out regular season
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — James Franklin has felt the heat before, as recently as a few weeks ago when Penn State was stuck in its worst ever losing streak to start a season.