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Listings up, sales down in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — Washington home buyers had more to choose from this year, according to data released by the Northwest…
Pubs, restaurants in England to reopen as virus toll eases
LONDON (AP) — Millions of people in Britain will be able to go to the pub, visit a movie theater, get a haircut or attend a religious service starting July 4, in a major loosening of coronavirus lockdown restrictio…
Experts: German economy won't fully rebound before 2022
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German economic experts say output won't completely bounce back to pre-virus levels until 2022 after a sharp plunge of 6.5% this year, describing the pandemic recession and recovery as tak…
China moves vast trade fair online, but few buyers follow
BEIJING (AP) — Standing in front of shelves laden with colorful backpacks, a saleswoman promoted bags on the Canton Trade Fair’s website without knowing whether anyone was watching as the world’s biggest sales even…
Millennial Money: How to plan and budget for DIY goals now
Did you find yourself cooped up during the pandemic-induced stay-at-home orders, blankly staring at the walls of your house, longing for more?
Correction: Virus Outbreak-China-Trade Fair story
BEIJING (AP) — In a June 19,2020, article about the Canton Trade Fair, The Associated Press misstated the number of vendors at the fair. Organizers say previous fairs have attracted about 25,000 vendors, instead of…
Prosecutors say former CEO of Germany's Wirecard arrested in scandal over missing billions
BERLIN (AP) — Prosecutors say former CEO of Germany's Wirecard arrested in scandal over missing billions.
Quirky Alaska tourist town struggles for survival amid virus
TALKEETNA, Alaska (AP) — In one quirky Alaska town, small sightseeing planes sit idle, the grand fireplace is dark at the usually bustling lodge, and the general store is stocked with ice cream for tourists who are…
Patagonia latest brand to join Facebook July ad boycott
The outdoor gear company Patagonia is the latest company to announce an advertising boycott of Facebook and its Instagram app for the month of July — or longer — saying the social media giant has failed to take ste…
This Week: New home sales, Nike earns, consumer spending
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
Iran's currency reaches lowest value ever against the dollar
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s currency on Monday dropped to its lowest value ever against the dollar and officials warned Iranian exporters to bring their foreign earnings home from abroad.
NYC takes 'biggest step' in reopening after virus crisis
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City ventured into a crucial stage of reopening as stores let people in Monday, offices brought workers back, restaurants seated customers outdoors and residents both welcomed and worried a…
Production workers strike against major Navy shipbuilder
BATH, Maine (AP) — More than 4,000 shipbuilders went on strike against Bath Iron Works on Monday, disrupting production at one of Navy's biggest shipbuilders at a time of growing threats around the world.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump tries to pin low turnout on protesters
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump falsely said at his rally Saturday night that Democratic rival Joe Biden apologized for opposing his restrictions on travel from China early in the coronavirus pandemic. Scr…
China to Canada PM: Stop 'irresponsible remarks' on spy case
BEIJING (AP) — China told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday to “stop making irresponsible remarks” after he said Beijing's decision to charge two Canadians with spying was linked to his country's arrest of a …
The Latest: China reports 22 newly confirmed cases of virus
BEIJING — China has reported 22 newly confirmed cases of coronavirus, including 13 in Beijing, a day after a city government spokesperson said containment measures had slowed the momentum of an outbreak in the capi…