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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 …
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.
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.