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Confluence Health names new Chief Medical Officer
WENATCHEE — Confluence Health has selected a new chief medical officer, according to an announcement from Confluen…
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.
Businesses in survival mode raise cash; commodities take off
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the …
Virgin Galactic inks NASA deal for commercial space flights
NEW YORK (AP) — Economies aren't just opening up on Earth.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
WASHINGTON (AP) — Existing home sales in the U.S. plunged 9.7% in May. It was the third straight monthly decline and further evidence of the harm the virus pandemic has done to the housing market.
Supreme Court rules SEC can recoup money in fraud cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday preserved an important tool used by securities regulators to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases.
This Week: New home sales, Nike earns, consumer spending
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
US existing home sales plunge 9.7% in May, third straight decline, as pandemic shakes housing market
WASHINGTON (AP) — US existing home sales plunge 9.7% in May, third straight decline, as pandemic shakes housing market.
Germany condemns weekend violence, looting in Stuttgart
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the country’s top security official on Monday decried an outburst of violence at the weekend in the southwestern city of Stuttgart, where hundreds of people attacked stores, vehi…