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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…
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…
Virus impact: Panic-buying of essentials in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Barren supermarket shelves and signs reading “out of stock.”
UN expert says Spain fails badly in tackling poverty
MADRID (AP) — A U.N. human rights expert on Friday lambasted Spain for its treatment of its poor, saying the country's post-crisis economic policies have benefited businesses and the wealthy, but have left many ord…
This Week: Job openings, PepsiCo earns, US retail sales
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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…
FDA crackdown on vaping flavors has blind spot: disposables
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday began enforcing restrictions on flavored electronic cigarettes aimed at curbing underage vaping. But some teenagers may be one step ahead of the rules.
Hyundai recalls cars for problem that can cause engine fires
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai is recalling nearly 430,000 small cars because water can get into the antilock brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly an engine fire.
Puerto Rico governor rejects new deal to cut debt by 70%
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials announced a settlement late Sunday with bondholders that would reduce Puerto Rico’s public debt by 70%, but the U.S. territory’s governor swiftly rejected it, saying it puts t…
Healthy US job market: How big a political edge for Trump?
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. hiring jumped last month, and many more people were encouraged to look for work, showing that the economy remains robust despite threats from China’s viral outbreak, an ongoing trade war and …
Turkmenistan president's son appointed minister
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan's autocratic president has named his only son to head the country's newly established ministry for construction and industry.
Utility wildfire prevention plans call for more blackouts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California utilities plan to continue shutting off power to customers during dry and windy conditions to prevent sparking deadly wildfires, but they aim to make outages more targeted to avoid wid…
Video of Pelosi brings renewed attention to 'cheapfakes'
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The issue of misleading political messages on social media has arisen again, as President Donald Trump tweeted an edited video showing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi repeatedly tearing up his State…
Solar Orbiter blasts off to capture 1st look at sun's poles
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter rocketed into space Sunday night on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun's elusive poles.
Economic impact of virus widens as Ericsson exits trade show
BEIJING (AP) — More than a month after the outbreak of China's deadly virus, the economic damage is being felt by more businesses and is threatening the outlook for the global economy.
No handshakes at meet and greet? Tech show adapts to virus
LONDON (AP) — A major European technology trade fair has a low-tech idea for reducing virus risks: go hands-free.