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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…
US virus outbreaks stir clash over masks, personal freedom
PHOENIX (AP) — When the coronavirus flared in China's capital this week, Beijing canceled flights, suspended reopenings and described the situation as “extremely grave.” But with cases rising in some U.S. states, l…
Feds fine Panama's Copa for flights between US, Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department said Wednesday that it fined Panama-based Copa Airlines $450,000 for operating flights between the United States and Venezuela after the Trump administration banned s…
US warns 3 companies over illegal at-home COVID-19 tests
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are cracking down on three companies for selling at-home blood tests for coronavirus, warning that the products have not been shown to safely and accurately screen for COVID…
Administration seeking to roll back tech company protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department proposed Wednesday that Congress roll back long-held legal protections for online platforms such as Facebook, Google and Twitter, putting down a legislative marker in Presid…
Driver free but virus free? Robo cars hit new speed bump
DETROIT (AP) — The latest challenge for the autonomous vehicle industry: How to assure passengers that the car they are getting in is virus free, even if it doesn't have a driver.
Wall Street dips as global rally eases off the accelerator
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks mostly fell in another day of wobbly trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as markets eased off the accelerator following their big rally.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks closed mostly lower on Wall Street Wednesday, ending a three-day winning streak for the market after another day of wobbly trading.
Panama canal sees 21% drop in crossings amid pandemic
PANAMA CITY (AP) — The Panama Canal reported a 21% drop in the number of ships crossing the waterway in May amid the coronavirus pandemic, compared to projections for traffic.
Chegg, Tempur Sealy rise; Oracle, CoreCivic fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday:
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US seeks lower tariffs overseas, fewer duty-free imports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to carry on with its confrontational approach to world trade, pressuring other countries to lower their tariffs on U.S. products and perhaps making it harder for imp…
Group of Seven leading economies calls on China to reconsider move to impose national security law in Hong Kong
BERLIN (AP) — Group of Seven leading economies calls on China to reconsider move to impose national security law in Hong Kong.
Arizona governor facing pressure to act as virus cases surge
PHOENIX (AP) — A group of Arizona medical professionals is urging Republican Gov. Doug Ducey to take steps like requiring masks in public to slow a major increase in new coronavirus cases that has made the state a …
Amtrak to cut back on its longer routes because of virus
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Amtrak will cut service later this year on most of its long-distance routes nationwide to three times a week instead of the current daily service because ridership has fallen significantly during…
Hertz suspends plans for $500M stock sale pending SEC review
Hertz said Wednesday it has put its plans to sell $500 million worth of stock on hold because the offering is being reviewed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.