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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…
UnitedHealth tops quarterly profit expectations, again
UnitedHealth Group’s net income jumped 16% in the fourth quarter as the nation’s biggest health insurer ended 2019 by topping Wall Street earnings expectations again.
UnitedHealth finishes the year with strong profits, again
UnitedHealth Group’s net income surged 16% in the fourth quarter, but shares slipped in early trading after it also reported revenue that missed analyst expectations.
Young activists bid to join climate case at top German court
BERLIN (AP) — Young climate activists in Germany announced Wednesday that they are seeking to join a lawsuit before the country's top court that aims to force the government to do more to combat global warming.
Protests take toll on Hong Kong tourism
HONG KONG (AP) — Visitor numbers to Hong Kong fell by nearly 40% in the second half of last year amid clashes between police and anti-government protesters.
US-China pact signing to ease tension but leaves much undone
WASHINGTON (AP) — After 18 months of economic combat, the United States and China are set to take a step toward peace Wednesday. At least for now.
Spain: Second death confirmed after chemical plant blast
TARRAGONA, Spain (AP) — Emergency workers found a lifeless body Wednesday at a petrochemical plant in northeastern Spain, bringing the death toll to two from an industrial explosion and fire that also injured eight…
Putin seeks reforms to boost powers of parliament, Cabinet
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UnitedHealth: 4Q Earnings Snapshot
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $3.54 billion.
UK inflation at lowest since late 2016, stokes rate cut talk
LONDON (AP) — Inflation in Britain has fallen to its lowest level since November 2016, official figures showed Wednesday, heightening expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates this month.
Police: Mafia ripped off EU for millions in farm aid
ROME (AP) — Crime clans of the Sicilian Mafia working in cahoots with public officials defrauded the European Union of more than 10 million euros ($11 million) in agricultural aid, Italian authorities said Wednesda…
Spain: Search for missing person after chemical blast
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Authorities in northeastern Spain on Wednesday resumed the search for a worker who is missing since a massive explosion at a petrochemical plant killed one person and injured eight others.
Environmental issues top worries for those heading to Davos
LONDON (AP) — Following another year of extreme heat and ice sheet melt, environmental issues are now considered to be the top five long-term risks confronting the global economy, organizers of next week's gatherin…
World shares slip on jitters over China-US trade deal
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mostly lower on Wednesday as conflicting reports raised concerns over the likely outcome of a trade deal to be signed by the U.S. and China.
German economic growth slows to 0.6% in 2019, worst in years
BERLIN (AP) — The German economy expanded by 0.6% last year, its worst performance since 2013, as export growth slowed and manufacturing was weak.
Putin delivers state-of-the-nation address
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