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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…
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
Shareholders pull the plug on regional airliner Air Italy
MILAN (AP) — Regional carrier Air Italy said Tuesday it will cease operations and go into liquidation after shareholders opted against putting more money into the company to keep it afloat.
US stocks extend gains as investors focus on latest earnings
Major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Tuesday, led by health care companies, retailers and banks.
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.
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.
European Central Bank chief urges governments to help growth
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is urging governments to get more involved in supporting the tepid eurozone economy through targeted spending and business-friendly reform…
EU chief rejects Johnson's idea of loose UK trade deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will only offer Britain unique access to its vast single market if the U.K. agrees to stick to the bloc's standards, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesda…
UK's Johnson backs high speed railway despite opposition
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Conservative government on Tuesday approved an overdue, over-budget plan for a high-speed rail line linking London with central and northern England, despite opposition from environmentalis…
Global energy-related carbon emissions flat in 2019
BERLIN (AP) — Global energy-related emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide remained steady last year, with declines in rich countries balancing out a rise in poor nations, according to data published Tuesday.
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…
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 …
Millennial Money: Be your financial valentine
Valentine’s Day: a day to celebrate your partner or a day to celebrate yourself. And while it may not sound romantic, this time of year is also an opportunity to show your finances some love.
Under Armour may put NYC flagship store on ice, restructure
BALTIMORE (AP) — Under Armour plunged in trading at the opening bell with the company anticipating a big financial hit from the viral outbreak in China and saying separately that it may need to restructure this yea…
China still mostly closed down as virus deaths pass 1,000
BEIJING (AP) — The daily death toll in China from a new virus topped 100 for the first time, pushing the total fatalities above 1,000 Tuesday as the World Health Organization announced a new name for the disease ca…
Global stock turn higher as investors watch virus impact
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets turned higher on Tuesday, at least temporarily shaking off jitters about China's virus outbreak.