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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…
German regulators launch new Facebook investigation over VR
BERLIN (AP) — German regulators launched an investigation Thursday into Facebook over the company's decision to link its Oculus virtual reality products to the social network, authorities said.
Asia Today: Tokyo's daily infections top 600 for first time
TOKYO (AP) — The number of new coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital topped 600 in a day for the first time Thursday, while experts warned of the increased burden on hospitals.
Australia won't rush Pfizer after homegrown vaccine canned
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Friday that his government won't rush approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine because he wants people to have confidence in the product
UK signs post-Brexit free trade deal with Singapore
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has signed a free trade deal with Singapore covering trade worth 17.6 billion pounds ($23.4 billion,) the latest in a series of trade pacts that Britain is seeking to secure around the world …
EU strikes deal on landmark budget, virus recovery fund
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders on Thursday clinched a deal on a massive long-term budget and a fund to help the bloc’s ravaged economies recover from the impact of the coronavirus, but critics said the agre…
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just one step away from launching an epic vaccination campaign against the ou…
Nestle to invest $550M to expand Georgia pet food factory
HARTWELL, Ga, (AP) — Pet food manufacturer Nestle Purina will invest $550 million to expand a recently completed factory in northeast Georgia, with plans to expand its workforce to a total of 370.
Treasury Department says US budget deficit ran 25.1% higher in first 2 months of budget year as COVID spending soared
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Department says US budget deficit ran 25.1% higher in first 2 months of budget year as COVID spending soared.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there is a "strong possibility" Brexit trade talks will end in failure
LONDON (AP) — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there is a "strong possibility" Brexit trade talks will end in failure.
Q&A: What's next for Facebook in the antitrust case?
Could Facebook be forced to spin off WhatsApp and Instagram? That’s what the U.S. government is seeking in a
Medical privacy changes would smooth info sharing in crises
WASHINGTON (AP) — Urged on by hospitals, doctors and patients, U.S. health officials are proposing changes to medical privacy rules that could ease information sharing in crisis situations.
Griezmann ends partnership with Huawei, cites Uighurs
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — French soccer player Antoine Griezmann ended his affiliation with Huawei on Thursday, saying there are “strong suspicions” that the Chinese tech giant has contributed to the repression of th…
Asian stocks mixed after Wall St falls on virus pressure
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street sank following signs damage to the U.S. economy from the coronavirus is worsening while Congress is deadlocked over possible new aid.
European-US sea level tracking satellite sends 1st readings
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A newly launched European-U.S. satellite designed to continue a decades-long record of tracking global sea levels has sent back its first measurements, NASA said Thursday.
Cuba's president to drop its dual currency system Jan. 1
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba will unify its monetary system on New Year's Day, President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced Thursday evening, closing the door on more than 25 years with two national currencies in circulation.