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Basin home prices up overall
MOSES LAKE — Home prices were up across most of the Columbia Basin in August, the latest month for which informati…
Toyota, China's BYD announced electric car venture
BEIJING (AP) — Toyota Motor Co. and Chinese electric automaker BYD Co. announced a partnership Thursday to develop battery-powered vehicles, adding to a flurry of industry tie-ups to share soaring development costs…
US unemployment claims hit 6.6 million -- another record high -- as layoffs accelerate in face of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — US unemployment claims hit 6.6 million -- another record high -- as layoffs accelerate in face of coronavirus.
US trade gap falls to $39.9 in February, lowest since 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit tumbled in February to the lowest level since 2016 as exports fell and imports fell more. The politically sensitive gap in the trade of goods with China narrowed in February…
U.S. delivers 128 anti-tank Javelin missiles to Estonia
HELSINKI (AP) — The United States says it has delivered 128 anti-tank Javelin missiles to Estonia as part of a larger contract with the Baltic NATO member and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Thailand imposes 6-hour nightly curfew to combat virus
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's prime minister announced a nationwide 10 p.m.-to-4 a.m curfew starting Friday to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Profit forecasts tank as virus pandemic whacks economy
NEW YORK (AP) — The virus pandemic that has killed over 40,000 people worldwide is also wreaking havoc on corporate profits, with Wall Street forecasting a double-digit decline in the second quarter and no return t…
Dutch leader proposes EU fund for nations hit hard by virus
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has proposed a multibillion-euro (dollar) European Union fund to help countries in the 27-nation bloc whose health care systems have been hardest-hit by…
Virus spreads and car sales, energy prices, markets tumble
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Wednesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
Judge dismisses pharmacies' lawsuit against physicians
CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal judge in Cleveland has dismissed an effort by pharmacy companies to shift their liability for the opioid crisis to physicians and practitioners in the two Ohio counties suing them, allegi…
What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks within the next few weeks.
Mercedes has worst Takata air bag recall completion rate
DETROIT (AP) — Of all the automakers that are recalling dangerous Takata air bag inflators, Mercedes is the laggard when it comes to getting repairs done.
Q&A: How to get aid for a small business hit by virus crisis
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of small business owners will be turning to the government, seeking help for an individual and nationwide cataclysm, the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
West Virginia governor's coal companies to pay $5M in fines
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Billionaire West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's coal companies have agreed to pay more than $5 million for thousands of mine safety violations, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Gun background checks smash records amid coronavirus fears
Background checks required to buy firearms have spiked to record numbers in the past month, fueled by a run on guns from Americans worried about their safety during the coronavirus crisis.
Stryker, Children's Place fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday: