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Innovation rewarded at Flywheel Investment Conference
WENATCHEE — Seattle startup Optimly swept the top awards at the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference in Wenatchee, …
Wall Street's rally ends on fears about US-China tensions
Wall Street’s rally ran out of fuel in the last hour of trading on Thursday, and the market fell to its first loss in four days amid worries about rising U.S.-China tensions.
Dollar Tree, Semtech rise; American Airlines, HP fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Thursday:
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Stocks gave up an early rally and closed slightly lower Thursday as traders turned cautious over escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.
Missouri Great Clips sites close after virus-related threats
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Great Clips has temporarily closed its salons in Springfield, Missouri, after receiving threatening messages following the news that two of its hairstylists who tested positive for the coronavi…
Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump escalated his war on Twitter and other social media companies Thursday, signing an executive order challenging the lawsuit protections that have served as a bedrock for unfe…
Democrats charge OSHA isn't protecting front-line workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — As U.S.
Job losses continue to mount in US despite reopenings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.1 million Americans out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, stoking fears Thursday that the scourge is doing d…
French way of life to resume with restaurants reopening
PARIS (AP) — The French way of life is set to largely resume next week, with most virus-related restrictions easing as the country prepares for the summer holiday season amid the pandemic.
Suits accuse retail chains of flooding Ohio with painkillers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Five retail chains flooded two Ohio counties with tens of millions of prescription painkillers through their pharmacies while taking few if any steps to stop drugs from being illegally diverted, ac…
Rally rolls on as Wall Street heads for fourth straight gain
Wall Street is rallying again on Thursday, extending this week's climb built on hopes for a coming economic revival.
House approves changes to business virus aid subsidy program
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave sweeping bipartisan approval Thursday to legislation to modify a new “paycheck protection” program for businesses that have suffered COVID-related losses, giving them more flexibili…
Airlines increase job cuts as pandemic crushes air travel
Major airlines on both sides of the Atlantic are cutting even more jobs as they struggle to cope with a plunge in air travel that will leave the airline industry much smaller than it was before the coronavirus pand…
Buzz kill: Pot shops reopen, but some fear another shutdown
BOSTON (AP) — Marijuana shops in many states have enjoyed brisk business during the coronavirus pandemic. In New England? Not so much.
Harbor Freight recalls jack stands that can fail under load
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is warning people not to use Pittsburgh Automotive jack stands sold by Harbor Freight Tools because they can collapse when holding a load.
41 million jobs lost; homebound gear up to get out, way out
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…