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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…
Q&A: How virus is impacting Asia's cruises and passengers
A new viral outbreak is wreaking havoc on cruises in Asia, where some passengers are stranded aboard ships and others can't leave China.
Push to scale back US environmental law draws ire at hearing
DENVER (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday hosted the first of two hearings on its proposal to speed energy and other projects by rolling back a landmark environmental law. Opponents from Western states argu…
Maine Legislature sustains governor's veto of sports betting
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine lawmakers did not muster enough support Tuesday to override a veto of a sports betting proposal, and the governor urged lawmakers to “slow down" and see how it plays out in other states.
Businesses struggle to fix supply chains disrupted by virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese authorities are struggling to strike a delicate balance between containing a viral outbreak and restarting the world’s second-biggest economy after weeks of paralysis.
Asian shares rise despite worries about virus outbreak
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Wednesday, although the outbreak of a new virus in the region continued to weigh on investor sentiments.
California governor wants to grill PG&E about financing plan
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric's plan to emerge from bankruptcy faced another threat from California Gov. Gavin Newsom during a Tuesday court hearing that set the stage for a potentially dramatic show…
Powell: Economy looks resilient despite risk of China virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the U.S. economy appears durable, with steady growth and unemployment near a half-century low, but faces risks from the broadening viral ou…
Under Armour puts NYC flagship store on ice, restructures
NEW YORK (AP) — Under Armour's shares plummeted Tuesday after the company said it anticipates a big financial hit from the viral outbreak in China.
New Twitter tool links users to accurate census information
Twitter has rolled out a new tool to help users find accurate information about this year's U.S. Census.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Stocks closed mostly higher on Wall Street Tuesday, nudging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to all-time highs for the second straight day.
Equifax hack highlights China interest in U.S. personal data
BOSTON (AP) — In 2014, the Obama administration accused
Federal report faults Southwest Airlines and FAA on safety
DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines continues to fly airplanes with safety concerns while federal officials do a poor job overseeing the airline, a government watchdog said Tuesday.
Executive: Kentucky aluminum plant project still needs $500M
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A company that promised a $1.7 billion aluminum plant in Appalachia still needs a $500 million cash infusion to do the job, the new CEO told Kentucky lawmakers Tuesday, following a corporate m…
Sprint, AutoNation rise; Under Armour, Goodyear Tire fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Tuesday:
SoftBank's profit drop amid WeWork worries, Sprint approval
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. said its profit for the last quarter dropped amid worries about the perceived risk of its investments into companies like WeWork.