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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…
World shares mixed as investors eye vaccines, US stimulus
Shares opened higher in Europe on Tuesday after a lackluster day in Asia as investors wait to see if Congress can break a logjam on delivering more aid to people, businesses and local governments affected by the co…
This Week: Industrial production, retail sales, FedEx earns
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
Asia Today: South Korea to open more virus testing sites
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea was opening dozens of free COVID-19 testing sites in the greater Seoul area, as the country registered additional 718 new cases Monday amid a surge in infections.
Protesting Indian farmers call for 2nd strike in a week
NEW DELHI (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesting Indian farmers have called for a national strike on Monday, the second in a week, to press for the quashing of three new laws on agricultural reform that they say wi…
Amazon's Zoox unveils autonomous electric vehicle
An autonomous vehicle company acquired this year by Amazon has unveiled a four-person “robo-taxi," a compact, multidirectional vehicle designed for dense, urban environments.
China's Alibaba, Tencent unit fined under anti-monopoly law
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s market regulator on Monday said it fined Alibaba Group and a Tencent Holdings-backed company for failing to seek approval before proceeding with some acquisitions.
Apple's app stores open new privacy window for customers
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple has begun spelling out what kinds of personal information is being collected by the digital services displayed in its app stores for iPhones and other products made by the trendsettin…
Major Norway cruise line Hurtigruten hit by cyberattack
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Norwegian cruise company said Monday its systems have been hit by what it called “a comprehensive" ransomware virus data attack but stressed that it was not expected to have major finan…
US agencies, companies secure networks after huge hack
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. government agencies and private companies rushed Monday to secure their computer networks following the disclosure of a sophisticated and long-running cyber-espionage intrusion suspected of b…
UAW agrees to monitor, voting changes after corruption probe
DETROIT (AP) — An independent monitor will watch the United Auto Workers’ finances and operations, and members will decide how they pick future leaders under a reform agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Gmail, YouTube down briefly as Google suffers brief outage
NEW YORK (AP) — Google users in the U.S., Europe, India and other parts of the world were briefly unable to access their Gmail accounts, watch YouTube videos or get to their online documents during an outage Monday…
The Latest: Taiwan sets 60% of population vaccination goal
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has set a goal to vaccinate 60% of its population with a COVID-19 vaccine, or 15 million people, a health official said Tuesday.
EXPLAINER: How bad is the hack that targeted US agencies?
Governments and major corporations worldwide are scrambling to see if they, too, were victims of a global cyberespionage campaign that penetrated multiple U.S. government agencies and involved a common software pro…
EU's chief negotiator still hopes to clinch EU-UK trade deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief negotiator Michel Barnier said Monday he still firmly believes that a post-Brexit trade agreement is possible, and whittled down the major outstanding disputes to be settled ahe…
Mexico proposes phasing out Roundup pesticide by 2024
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Agriculture Department has proposed rules for phasing out the use of glyphosate, the active ingredient in weed killer Roundup, by early 2024.