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‘Most big repairs start out as small repairs’
MOSES LAKE — When Uziel Ortega launched Steadfast Home Services earlier this year, he wasn't sure whether the phon…
Twitter, Costco rise; Carnival, Harley-Davidson fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Monday:
Dow Jones surges more than 1,200 points on hopes that central banks will act to shelter global economy from coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Dow Jones surges more than 1,200 points on hopes that central banks will act to shelter global economy from coronavirus.
Coder charged in massive CIA leak portrayed as vindictive
NEW YORK (AP) — A software engineer on trial in the largest leak of classified information in CIA history was “prepared to do anything” to betray the agency, federal prosecutors said Monday as a defense attorney ar…
Apple to pay up to $500M over battery-related phone slowdown
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — IPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
What's Happening: Virus spreads in US, derails royal dinner
PARIS (AP) — The new virus is entering new territories, from megacities to seaside villages, and
Twitter shares rise on reports of activist investor stake
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter shares rose Monday following reports an activist investor took a stake in the social media service and plans to push for changes.
Businesses at risk for cyberattack but take few precautions
NEW YORK (AP) — Although businesses are increasingly at risk for cyberattacks on their mobile devices, many aren't taking steps to protect smartphones and tablets.
Amtrak names former air cargo executive as new CEO
Amtrak named a former air cargo executive as its new president and chief operating officer Monday.
Utah's 1st medical marijuana dispensary set to open
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah's first medical marijuana dispensary is set to open Monday as the state begins a slow rollout of a program that will allow residents with certain health conditions to use pot for medicina…
Justices reject appeal of federal ban on firearm bump stocks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal of the federal ban on bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic firearms to fire rapidly like machine guns.
House approves bill to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving to stem a vaping epidemic among young people, the House approved a bill Friday to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products.
Liz Weston: Unlock the debtor's prison of student loans
Earlier this year, a judge denounced the myth that student loans can’t be erased in bankruptcy court as she excused a Navy veteran from having to pay $221,000 in education debt. Bankruptcy judge Cecelia G. Morris’ …
Factories expand despite virus, though deliveries slow
WASHINGTON (AP) — American factories expanded in February for the second straight month, despite disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The winning streak, however, may prove short-lived.
US construction spending up 1.8% in January to record level
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spending on U.S. construction projects rose to an all-time high in January, helped by strong gains for home construction and government building projects.
US construction spending hits record high in January with housing and government spending up sharply
WASHINGTON (AP) — US construction spending hits record high in January with housing and government spending up sharply.