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Diesel prices hit record high in Washington as gasoline remains relatively stable
MOSES LAKE — Diesel prices in Washington reached a record high over the weekend, even as gasoline prices remained …
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, are donating $120 million toward student scholarships at historically black colleges and universities.
More stimulus expected as UK inflation drops to 4-year low
LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. fell to its lowest level in four years in May following a big coronavirus-related drop in prices at the pump, official figures showed Wednesday in a development that's bolstered …
Swedish lawmakers honor virus victims; citizens denied entry
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Flags flew at half-staff in front of Sweden’s parliament as lawmakers inside held a memorial service Wednesday for the more than 5,000 people with COVID-19 who have died in a country that declined …
US home construction rebounds 4.3% in May
WASHINGTON (AP) — US home construction rebounded 4.3% in May after steep declines caused by shutdowns due to the coronavirus.
Syria devalues currency amid chaos ahead of new US sanctions
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria devalued its currency by 44% on Wednesday, announcing a new official exchange rate for the pound amid chaos in the market, hours before new U.S. sanctions aimed at cutting off revenue f…
Light plane crashes in Ukraine city where model made; 1 dead
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A light airplane crash-landed Wednesday in Ukraine's southern city of Odesa, killing one person and injuring another one, local police said in a statement.
Ex-Audi manager sought by US in diesel case held in Croatia
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A former Audi engineering manager sought by the United States in a diesel emissions cheating scandal has been arrested in Croatia, the country's Interior Ministry said Wednesday.
German Cabinet OKs plan to borrow more to finance stimulus
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved plans to borrow another 62.5 billion euros ($70.6 billion) to help finance a stimulus package, bringing the new debt the country is running up to combat the cor…
US expects insurers to cover COVID vaccine without copays
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials said Tuesday they expect health insurance companies will cover vaccines for COVID-19 without charging copays, once those vaccines are developed and become available.
Down Under sets aside historic acrimony in UK trade talks
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Both Australia and New Zealand announced Wednesday they are starting free-trade talks with the United Kingdom, as each country seeks to rekindle a trading relationship that was severe…
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AP PHOTOS: Sunshine, espressos, shopping as Europe opens up
MADRID (AP) — Whether it's German tourists basking in Spain’s sunshine or Parisians renewing their love affair with their city, Monday’s border openings between several European nations and the jettisoning of more …
EU authorities open twin Apple antitrust investigations
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators opened two investigations on Tuesday into Apple's mobile app store and payment platform over concerns its practices distort competition, opening a new front in the EU's battl…
Casinos, airlines, seek return to normality
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Tuesday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the…
Dog-like robots now on sale for $75,000, with conditions
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