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More homes on the market in the Basin
MOSES LAKE — People hoping to buy a home in July had a better selection available to them than a year ago, accordi…
Gunmen kill New Zealand man near Indonesia's Freeport mine
TIMIKA, Indonesia (AP) — Gunmen killed a New Zealand miner and wounded six others on Monday near the world's largest gold mine in Indonesia's easternmost Papua region, police and company officials said.
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Stocks rise again on Wall Street, bringing its gain over the past week to 17%, as hopes build for coronavirus response
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rise again on Wall Street, bringing its gain over the past week to 17%, as hopes build for coronavirus response.
Meet Eric Yuan, the man who made your Zoom meetings possible
If you hadn't already heard have of Zoom Video Communications, there is a decent chance you’ve made its acquaintance over the past few weeks.
Gas is cheap, but for many motorists there's nowhere to go
DALLAS (AP) — U.S. gasoline prices have dropped to their lowest levels in four years, and they are almost sure to go lower as oil prices plunge.
Time to 'revenge shop': China's virus hot spot reopens
WUHAN, China (AP) — The city at the center of China's virus outbreak was reopening for business Monday after authorities lifted more of the controls that locked downs tens of millions of people for two months. “I w…
Nevada distilleries turning hooch into hand sanitizer
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Several alcohol distilleries in Nevada unable to make liquor under current coronavirus shutdowns are turning their attention to another product to help soothe customers.
World Bank sees outbreak taking a big toll on Asia's economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank is estimating that the cornavirus outbreak will cause economic growth to slow significantly this year in China and other East Asian-Pacific countries, throwing millions into poverty.
Job cuts pile up, Ford to make ventilators at parts plant
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
This Week: Consumer confidence, jobless claims, jobs report
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
Hawaii tourism grinds to halt as virus restrictions tighten
HONOLULU (AP) — Like many cities across the world, Honolulu came to an eerie standstill this weekend as officials implemented measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic throughout the islands.
German experts say growth rebound could be relatively quick
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A group of leading economists say Germany, Europe's largest economy, will suffer a deep slump in the first half of this year but should rebound relatively quickly from the disruption of th…
Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier
NEW YORK (AP) — A possible strike by Instacart workers highlights the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the grocery delivery business, where workers are worried about their safety as they try to meet a surge in…
Wall Street executive dies from coronavirus complications
NEW YORK (AP) — The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments this weekend related to the global economy, the work place and the spread…
Lufthansa puts 27,000 workers on short hours
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German airline Lufthansa is putting 27,000 of its 35,000 employees on short hours under a government support program that will ensure they get most of their pay while the virus outbreak re…