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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…
Dow loses 1,800, almost 7%, as an increase in coronavirus cases punctures optimism that the economy can recover quickly
NEW YORK (AP) — Dow loses 1,800, almost 7%, as an increase in coronavirus cases punctures optimism that the economy can recover quickly.
Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Stocks fell sharply Thursday on Wall Street as coronavirus cases in the U.S.
Egypt to reopen tourist destinations less hard-hit by virus
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt will reopen select tourist destinations to international charter flights starting July 1, the Cabinet said Thursday, allowing travelers from around the world to return to parts of the country les…
Mexico industrial activity plunges in April amid pandemic
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s industrial activity plunged by nearly 30% in April compared to a year earlier as the economy ground to a halt under measures aimed at slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Microsoft joins Amazon, IBM in pausing face scans for police
Microsoft has become the third big tech company this week to say it won’t sell its facial recognition software to police, following
Meatpacking rebounds but high prices and backlogs to persist
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Meat production has rebounded from its low point during the coronavirus pandemic when dozens of plants were closed, but experts say consumer prices are likely to remain high and it will take mont…
Court: Michigan Great Lakes tunnel deal constitutional
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that legislators did not violate the state constitution by allowing construction of an oil pipeline tunnel beneath a channel linking two of t…
Dow sinks more than 1,500 as virus cases rise again, deflating recent optimism that the economy would recover quickly
NEW YORK (AP) — Dow sinks more than 1,500 as virus cases rise again, deflating recent optimism that the economy would recover quickly.
Final tests of some COVID-19 vaccines to start next month
The first experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. is on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if it really can fend off the coronavirus, while hard-hit Brazil is testing a different shot from China.
High level EU-UK talks set for Monday as new deadline looms
BRUSSELS (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold talks with top European Union officials on Monday to try to push forward trade discussions after post-Brexit negotiations ended last week with little s…
Airlines aim for takeoff as lockdowns ease and demand rises
The skies are clearing up a bit for airlines as states ease lockdown measures and travelers slowly return to airport check-in lines.
US long-term mortgage rates mostly steady; 30-year at 3.21%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were mostly steady this week, continuing to hover near all-time lows.
Amusement parks opening, with temperature checks at the gate
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of th…
Tyson cooperating with feds in price-fixing investigation
Tyson Foods shares fell Thursday after the company said it is cooperating with a federal investigation into price-fixing in the chicken industry.
Chinese officials call for improved ties with US
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing will honor its trade deal with the U.S. and wants to see better ties with Washington, senior Chinese officials said Thursday.