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Bug Out branches out
MOSES LAKE — After a year of successfully fighting off bugs and weeds, Bug Out is expanding into helping things gr…
Rhode Island to divest from private prisons, gun makers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island public pension fund will stop investing in companies that either operate private for-profit prisons or make assault-style weapons that are sold to civilians, General Treasur…
US seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
US home sales soared 3.6% in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home sales climbed 3.6% in December, but a record-low inventory of houses on the market has caused prices to surge as affordability is worsening.
Spirit Tourism: Britain sees spike in visits to distilleries
Many people these days are thirsting not just for a drink but for knowledge about where it comes from. ``Spirit tourism’’ is booming across the United Kingdom, with artisanal brands and micro distilleries popping u…
US, France reach tax deal averting broader trade war
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — France will delay its tax on the digital business of big tech firms like Google and Faceook in exchange for the United States's promise to hold off retaliatory sanctions - a deal that coul…
French finance minister says his country will delay its digital tax and US will hold off retaliatory sanctions
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — French finance minister says his country will delay its digital tax and US will hold off retaliatory sanctions.
US stocks rise as health authorities focus on China virus
Technology companies led stocks higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Wednesday, erasing the market's losses from the day before.
The Latest: Hong Kong chief in Davos as city mired in crises
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The Latest on the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland (all times local):
US home sales soared 3.8% in December, but fast-rising prices are creating affordability risks
WASHINGTON (AP) — US home sales soared 3.8% in December, but fast-rising prices are creating affordability risks.
UN experts: Jeff Bezos phone hack shows link to Saudi prince
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The phone of Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked after receiving a file sent from an account used by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, United Nati…
Kosovo PM hails deal on flights with Serbia as step forward
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo outgoing prime minister on Wednesday hailed the agreement with Serbia on a resumption of commercial flights, which will increase travel and economic ties between the Balkan nations.
Worker falls into vat of acid, dies; officials investigate
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A worker fell into a chemical vat at a business in Ohio and died, authorities said.
WWII-era ammunition found at Tesla factory site near Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Germany say 85 kilograms (187 pounds) of World War II ammunition have been found on the site where Tesla plans to build its first European factory.
Toyota adds 361K vehicles to Takata air bag inflator recall
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is recalling 361,000 more vehicles worldwide to replace Takata air bag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel.
Brewers home ballpark to be renamed American Family Field
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers home ballpark will have a new name next year after a 20-year deal with Miller comes to an end.