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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…
Thailand yields to virus fears, bars docking of cruise ship
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai health authorities have barred a cruise ship from docking that has already been turned away by the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan out of concern over a new virus, although no cases have been conf…
Intel, Vivo latest to drop out of tech show over virus fears
LONDON (AP) — U.S. chip maker Intel and Chinese smartphone maker Vivo are among the latest companies to pull out of a major European technology fair over virus worries.
China denies cybertheft following Equifax accusations
BEIJING (AP) — China denied involvement in any hacking activities on Tuesday after the United States indicted four members of the Chinese military for allegedly breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax cr…
UK economy flat-lines in Q4 amid Brexit and election clouds
LONDON (AP) — Uncertainty related to Brexit seems to have weighed heavily on the British economy during the final quarter of 2019 as output flat-lined, official data showed Tuesday.
Dubai's property developer Damac reports $10M earnings loss
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Dubai's largest privately-owned developers, DAMAC Properties, reported on Tuesday $10 million in net loss in 2019, a year after net earnings had reached $313 million.
Britain says 'open for business,' seeks deeper ASEAN ties
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Britain sees huge trading opportunities in Southeast Asia and seeks to build a “new modern and dynamic” relationship with the region's 10 nations after leaving the European Union, Foreign…
Daimler profits slump as auto industry comes under pressure
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, saw profit slump in 2019 and turned in a loss for the fourth quarter, underlining the pressures on the auto industry from economic headwinds and th…
Trump budget to face skepticism, overwhelming politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronted with the threat of trillion-dollar-plus deficits for as far as the eye can see, President Donald Trump is offering a $4.8 trillion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year that rehashes…
Volvo Cars and owner Geely consider merger deal
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish automaker Volvo Cars and its owner Chinese automaker Geely Holding said Monday they are considering combining their businesses to create a company that “would accelerate financial…
Federal watchdog to examine pilot training on new planes
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog office said Monday it will evaluate U.S. and international standards for pilot training after two crashes involving a new Boeing jet.
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Justice Department charges four Chinese hackers with breaking into computer networks of Equifax, stealing personal data
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department charges four Chinese hackers with breaking into computer networks of Equifax, stealing personal data.
Iraqi officials: US will grant vital Iran sanctions waiver
BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has signaled to Iraq its willingness to extend sanctions waivers enabling the country to continue importing vital Iranian gas and electricity imports, three Iraqi officials said thi…
Judge stalls Uber, Postmates challenge to California job law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday refused to exempt ride-hailing company Uber and on-demand meal delivery service Postmates from a broad new California labor law while she considers their lawsuit.
A bridge too far? UK looks at linking Scotland, N Ireland
LONDON (AP) — The British government said Monday it is seriously studying the feasibility of a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland, an audacious idea that has been floated by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.