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Hansen Road bridge now scheduled to open in mid-February
MOSES LAKE — Work on the Hansen Road overpass over Interstate 90 gets back into full swing Monday, and drivers can…
Asia Today: Tokyo's daily infections top 600 for first time
TOKYO (AP) — The number of new coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital topped 600 in a day for the first time Thursday, while experts warned of the increased burden on hospitals.
Australia won't rush Pfizer after homegrown vaccine canned
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Friday that his government won't rush approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine because he wants people to have confidence in the product
UK signs post-Brexit free trade deal with Singapore
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has signed a free trade deal with Singapore covering trade worth 17.6 billion pounds ($23.4 billion,) the latest in a series of trade pacts that Britain is seeking to secure around the world …
EU strikes deal on landmark budget, virus recovery fund
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Thursday clinched a deal on a massive long-term budget and a fund to help the bloc’s ravaged economies recover from the impact of the coronavirus, but critics said the agre…
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just one step away from launching an epic vaccination campaign against the ou…
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Nestle to invest $550M to expand Georgia pet food factory
HARTWELL, Ga, (AP) — Pet food manufacturer Nestle Purina will invest $550 million to expand a recently completed factory in northeast Georgia, with plans to expand its workforce to a total of 370.
San Francisco nixes cigarette smoking ban in apartments
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An ordinance to ban cigarette smoking in San Francisco apartments failed to get a second vote from supervisors Tuesday, meaning the proposal is dead for now.
Treasury Department says US budget deficit ran 25.1% higher in first 2 months of budget year as COVID spending soared
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Department says US budget deficit ran 25.1% higher in first 2 months of budget year as COVID spending soared.
Idaho attorney general won't join Texas election lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's attorney general on Thursday said he is declining to join a lawsuit filed by Texas to overturn the outcome of the presidential election by invalidating the results in four battleground s…
Millennial Money: 10 money insights distilled over 25 years
The importance of money has less to do with affording the newest iPhone or measuring career success, and far more to do with the core of being human: freedom, ego, stress and relationships.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there is a "strong possibility" Brexit trade talks will end in failure
LONDON (AP) — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there is a "strong possibility" Brexit trade talks will end in failure.
Q&A: What's next for Facebook in the antitrust case?
Could Facebook be forced to spin off WhatsApp and Instagram? That’s what the U.S. government is seeking in a
Medical privacy changes would smooth info sharing in crises
WASHINGTON (AP) — Urged on by hospitals, doctors and patients, U.S. health officials are proposing changes to medical privacy rules that could ease information sharing in crisis situations.