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Insurance rates won’t go up in wake of 2026 wildfires
MOSES LAKE — Almost three-fifths of American homeowners have concerns about their insurance rates going up due to …
Family says Stanley Ho, the Macao casino tycoon considered the father of modern gambling in China, has died at 98
HONG KONG (AP) — Family says Stanley Ho, the Macao casino tycoon considered the father of modern gambling in China, has died at 98.
Pandemic brings smaller, subdued Memorial Day observances
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Americans settled for small processions and online tributes instead of parades Monday as they observed Memorial Day in the shadow of the pandemic, which forced communities to honor the nation…
California issues guidelines for church reopenings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California churches can resume in-person services but worshippers will be limited to 100 people and they should wear masks, avoid sharing prayer books and skip the collection plate under state gu…
Insider Q&A: Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky
Three months ago, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky was working on the financial filings for the company’s hotly anticipated initial public offering. He had just returned from Palm Springs, California, and was…
NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s back to the future as
Asian shares climb, Tokyo gains on hopes for reopening
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mostly higher, with Tokyo stocks gaining on expectations that a pandemic state of emergency will be lifted for all of Japan.
Turkey records 29 deaths, 987 new COVID-19 cases
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s health minister announced 29 new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 4,369.
German court ruling clears the way to settle VW diesel cases
KARLSRUHE, Germany (AP) — A German court has ruled that Volkswagen must buy back cars from owners of its diesel cars equipped with software that evaded emissions testing — but consumers must accept the current valu…
Germany approves 9 billion euro aid package for Lufthansa
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany on Monday approved a 9 billion-euro ($9.8 billion) aid package for stricken airline Lufthansa to keep a major employer going through the turbulence of the coronavirus pandemic. But…
South American carrier Latam Airlines seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid travel downturn sparked by pandemic
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — South American carrier Latam Airlines seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid travel downturn sparked by pandemic.
Germany divided over plans to nix rules despite outbreaks
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's federal government and state governors squared up Monday for a battle over plans to end pandemic-related restrictions despite fresh clusters of cases across the country.
CEO buying struggling New Zealand media company for $1
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — One of New Zealand's largest media organizations is being sold for a single dollar to its chief executive, the owners announced Monday.
Asia Today: 6 million Australians download virus tracing app
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Six million Australians have downloaded a smartphone app that helps health authorities trace coronavirus infections, officials said Sunday.
German activity picks up, can't escape official recession
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A key indicator of German business outlooks bounced upward in May as more businesses and activities re-opened — but the index remained far below normal readings as Germany faced a long jou…
US communities face tough choices on opening public pools
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Public pools will look very different this summer if they open at all with the coronavirus threat still looming, as teenage lifeguards will be tasked with maintaining social distancing and spot…