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Fuel prices slightly elevated this week
MOSES LAKE — After weeks of steady increases, fuel prices across Washington and the nation largely held steady thi…
UN: Pandemic appears to be peaking in several big countries
GENEVA (AP) — A record level of new daily COVID-19 cases worldwide could suggest the pandemic is peaking in some large countries, even as the coronavirus has become "well established" in some regions, the World Hea…
Asian shares mostly higher as US reports surging virus cases
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Monday in Asia despite reports that the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and worldwide has surged sharply.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Stocks on Wall Street shook off a choppy start and closed higher Monday, extending the market's gains from last week.
Greece sees 99% drop in travel revenue during April lockdown
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The restrictions on travel and business imposed to stem the coronavirus's spread wiped out nearly all travel revenue for Greece in April, according to Bank of Greece figures.
EU urges China to move on trade, back off in Hong Kong
BRUSSELS (AP) — Top European Union officials on Monday pressed China’s leaders to open the country’s markets further to European companies, show stronger leadership in reforming world trade’s governing body and ste…
Virgin Galactic inks NASA deal for commercial space flights
NEW YORK (AP) — Economies aren't just opening up on Earth.
Judge: California can’t require cancer label for weed killer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California can’t require a cancer warning label on Roundup, the world’s most widely used weed-killer, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Barcelona generates $1.3 million with virtual 'fan tokens'
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona generated 1.2 million euros ($1.3 million) with its inaugural sale of “fan tokens” on Monday.
American Airlines, Carnival fall; Invitae, Newmont rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Monday:
Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday, recovering from some early losses as regional markets tracked a late rally on Wall Street led by technology shares.
Judge: California can’t require cancer label for weed killer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California can’t require a cancer warning label on Roundup, the world’s most widely used weed-killer, a federal judge ruled Monday.
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…
Lyft settles disabled discrimination claims in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lyft Inc. has agreed to settle allegations that it violated federal law when some of its drivers refused to give rides to people using folding walkers or collapsible wheelchairs in the Los Angele…
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…
Michigan asks judge to shut Enbridge pipeline in Great Lakes
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's attorney general on Monday asked a judge to shut down a pipeline in the Great Lakes after an energy company discovered that an anchor support had shifted deep below the surfac…