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Grant, Douglas and Chelan PUDs consider collaboration on geothermal energy
WENATCHEE — Three Central Washington public utility districts are exploring whether geothermal energy could become…
More companies pause contributions to Hawley, others
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Several more companies have suspended campaign contributions to Sen. Josh Hawley in the wake of last week’s
US to block cotton from Uighur region of China, citing forced labor of ethnic minorities targeted by Communist Party
WASHINGTON (AP) — US to block cotton from Uighur region of China, citing forced labor of ethnic minorities targeted by Communist Party.
Sephora to fight against racial bias with an action plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Beauty products retailer Sephora said Wednesday that it will bolster the number of Black-owned brands, scale back on third-party security guards and offer more inclusive marketing as part of a plan …
Cafe, croissant, worms? EU agency says worms safe to eat
ROME (AP) — The vaunted Mediterranean diet and the French “bon gout” are getting some competition: The European Union's food safety agency says worms are safe to eat.
US to block cotton from China region targeted in crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it will halt imports of cotton and tomatoes from the Uighur region of China in its most sweeping action yet to pressure the Communist Party over its ca…
Intel replaces its chief executive after a rocky stretch
Intel is replacing its CEO after only two years in what had been a rough stretch for the chipmaker.
Climate activist Thunberg to appear on Swedish postal stamp
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg will appear on a postal stamp that will be issued Thursday in her native Sweden and is part of a series focusing on the environment.
Turkey approves China-based Sinovac vaccine's emergency use
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities gave the go-ahead for the emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd. on Wednesday, paving the way for the rollout for Turkey’s vaccinati…
NTSB says vehicle battery fires pose risks to 1st responders
DETROIT (AP) — Electric vehicle fires pose safety risks to first responders and guidelines from manufacturers about how to deal with them have been inadequate, according to U.S. investigators.
Airbnb to block, cancel DC bookings ahead of inauguration
NEW YORK (AP) — Airbnb said Wednesday it will be blocking and canceling all reservations in the Washington, D.C., area during the week of the presidential inauguration.
Airbnb to block, cancel reservations in D.C next week
NEW YORK (AP) — Airbnb says it will be blocking and cancelling reservations in the Washington, D.C. area during the week of the presidential inauguration.
The Latest: Putin orders expansion of vaccination effort
MOSCOW — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ordered his government to expand the vaccination effort.
Intel replaces its chief executive after 2 years
Intel is replacing its CEO after only two years, but it has been a rough stretch for the chipmaker.
David Barclay, billionaire twin Telegraph owner, dies at 86
LONDON (AP) — David Barclay, one of the billionaire identical twins whose business empire includes Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper, has died, the newspaper said Wednesday. He was 86.
Wall Street drifts, as even Treasury yields slow their rise
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting Wednesday as Wall Street continues a pause from its big recent rally, and even Treasury yields are stalling following their rapid rise.