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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…
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.
Spanish award honors Turkish economist wary of globalization
MADRID (AP) — Turkish economist Dani Rodrik, whose studies have warned about the flip side of economic globalization, will be this year’s recipient of the Princess of Asturias Social Sciences Award, Spanish organiz…
US wholesale prices rise 0.4% in May led by food and energy
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.4% in May, led by a gains in the cost of food and energy.
1.5 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid, a 10th straight weekly decline, as more businesses reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) — 1.5 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid, a 10th straight weekly decline, as more businesses reopen.
Lufthansa warns 22,000 jobs at risk despite bailout
BERLIN (AP) — German airline Lufthansa says 22,000 full-time jobs may need to be cut worldwide due to the drop in demand for flights caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
US wholesale prices edge up 0.4% in May led by gains in both food and energy
WASHINGTON (AP) — US wholesale prices edge up 0.4% in May led by gains in both food and energy.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering wi…
Moderna on track for large COVID-19 vaccine test in July
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, its manufacturer announced Thursday — a long-awaited step in the