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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…
Ferocious storm in Europe kills 8, causes travel disruptions
BERLIN (AP) — Ferocious winds, with gusts over 200 kph (125 mph), lashed Corsica and whipped up a forest fire that flared overnight on the French Mediterranean island on Tuesday, after a storm with hurricane-force …
Dominion announces new greenhouse gas reduction goals
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dominion Energy announced Tuesday that it will aim to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, an acceleration of the goals the company had previously pledged to meet.
Farmers worry Florida bill will worsen labor scarcity woes
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. (AP) — On a recent afternoon, many stools stood empty beside a conveyor belt where workers examined a stream of green tomatoes and tossed aside those with holes and cracks at a South Florida pack…
Asian carp roundup in Kentucky opens new front in battle
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — Like a slow-motion, underwater cattle drive, wildlife officials in a half-dozen aluminum boats used pulses of electricity and sound on a recent gray morning to herd schools of Asian carp tow…
Sell, manage or status quo? Report out on SC public utility
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina could pay off billions in debt and end uncertainty over lawsuits if it sells its state-owned utility, Santee Cooper, but the move would cost ratepayers more money over the next …
US open jobs fall sharply for 2nd straight month
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses sharply cut the number of jobs they advertised in December for the second straight month, an unusual sign of weakness in an otherwise healthy job market.
China's virus crisis hits global flows of letters, parcels
PARIS (AP) — Postal operators in the United States, China and elsewhere say the suspension of flights to slow the spread of a
SoftBank's profit drop amid WeWork worries, Sprint approval
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. said its profit for last quarter dropped amid worries about the perceived risk of its investments into companies like WeWork.
US survey finds smaller decline in medical bill worries
The proportion of people in families struggling to pay medical bills is down, but the number isn't dropping like it used to, according to a big government study.
Burger King possibly coming to Mattawa
MATTAWA — Last week, Mattawa city officials and council members met with the owner of the Burger King franchise who is looking to build a new location in Mattawa.
Virus casts chill over aviation outlook despite Asian growth
SINGAPORE (AP) — Airlines and aircraft makers are taking a body blow from the virus outbreak in China, as Boeing reported zero orders for new jets in January and forecasting the cargo business will likely contract …
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.
Nicaragua creates new fuel firms after December US sanctions
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaragua’s Parliament approved the creation Tuesday of four state companies that will handle the importation, storage, distribution and sales of oil and gas, two months after the country’…
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.
Honda recalls minivans to fix wiring that could be fire risk
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling 241,000 Odyssey minivans in the U.S. to fix a wiring problem that could cause a fire.