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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…
US warns against Mexican sanitizer gel containing methanol
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about a Mexican-made hand sanitizer gel that it said is dangerous because it contains large amounts of poisonous methanol, or wood alcoh…
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 71 cents to settle at $40.46 a barrel Monday. Brent crude oil for August delivery rose 89 cents to $43.08 a barrel.
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.
Apple previews new iPhone software, changes to Mac chips
Apple on Monday provided a glimpse at upcoming software changes designed to make the iPhone even easier to use and also announced a long-anticipated shift to a new type of chip to power its line of Mac computers.
Patagonia latest brand to join Facebook 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 st…
Stocks end with solid gains after shaking off a choppy start
A rally in technology companies helped stocks overcome a shaky start Monday, extending Wall Street's solid gains from last week.
American Airlines, Carnival fall; Invitae, Newmont rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Monday:
Atlantic City casinos reopening July 2, with masks mandatory
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's casinos will be able to reopen July 2 at 25% capacity and everyone inside the building wearing masks, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Citing virus, Valentino sues to get out of Fifth Ave. lease
NEW YORK (AP) — Valentino wants out of New York's prestigious Fifth Avenue.
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.
NJ sets reopening of Atlantic City casinos for July 2 at 25%
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's casinos will be able to reopen July 2 at 25% capacity, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.