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Moses Lake's newest Mexican restaurant opens — Cactus
MOSES LAKE — Suced Yusso is a new restaurateur in Moses Lake, opening the Cactus restaurant downtown at 212 S. Div…
Singapore battles virus hotspots in migrant workers' dorms
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — After managing to keep on top of the first wave of coronavirus outbreaks, Singapore is grappling with an alarming rise in infections among migrant workers housed in crowded dormitories…
Renault seeking 4-5 billion euros in state-backed loans
PARIS (AP) — Renault says it is seeking billions in state-backed loans, cancelling its dividend for 2019 and its chairman is taking a pay cut, as the French automaker tries to weather the coronavirus crisis.
Southeast Asian ministers endorse plans for pandemic fund
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Southeast Asian foreign ministers have endorsed the setting up of a regional fund to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and discussed a planned video summit of their leaders with counter…
Singapore stops Zoom for online education as hackers strike
HONG KONG (AP) — Singapore has suspended the use of Zoom for online education after hackers hijacked a lesson and showed obscene images to students.
In the wake of coronavirus: Companies needing aid can take loans or tax credits, but not both
MOSES LAKE — Congress included several major tax incentives for employers as part of its $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package, but small businesses will have to choose between either the tax relief or the Small Busi…
Jobless claims report Thursday could hit 7 million or higher
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is set to report another shocking level of unemployment claims Thursday even after nearly
Hurry up and wait? Why relief to small businesses has lagged
NEW YORK (AP) — Speed is of the essence if a federal relief program for small businesses is going to be effective in combating the damage wrought by the coronavirus lockdowns.
Japan auto industry vows to protect jobs amid virus crisis
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda promised Friday that the Japanese auto industry would seek to protect jobs worldwide as it endures the coronavirus pandemic.
Oil-producing nations seek global deal to stabilize market
MOSCOW (AP) — Oil-producing countries including those of the OPEC cartel and Russia are trying to strike a global deal to pump less crude in a bid to limit a crash in prices that, while welcome for consumers, has b…
Crew member of cruise ship with virus cases dies in Florida
MIAMI (AP) — A crew member who was hospitalized for days after two ill-fated cruise ships with coronavirus patients were finally allowed to dock in Florida has died, officials said.
Smithfield temporarily shuts pork plant due to coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in South Dakota will temporarily close for cleaning after more than 80 employees were confirmed to have the coronavirus, the company announced Thurs…
Asian shares steady after Wall St caps best week since 1974
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavir…
White House says no 'surprise' bills for COVID-19 patients
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hospitals taking money from the $2 trillion stimulus bill will have to agree not to send “surprise” medical bills to patients treated for COVID-19, the White House said Thursday.
Epstein tied to $336K donated to Wexner Center at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A review released by Ohio State University on Thursday identified $336,000 in donations and pledges that the university received from Jeffrey Epstein and his foundation, a sum the school said …
Virus vexes bar exam, leaving young future lawyers in limbo
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — One of Emily Hughes’ first memories after entering law school at the University of Cincinnati in 2017 is an assistant dean scrawling “July 28-29, 2020” across a chalkboard.