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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…
Europe gets new blast of stimulus to counter virus surge
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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.
Blockbuster IPO market still calls for cautious approach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wall Street has rolled out the welcome mat for companies going public this year, boosting proceeds from initial public offerings to the highest level in six years.
The Latest: Hahn: FDA meeting 'important day for America'
WASHINGTON — Commissioner Stephen Hahn says Thursday’s meeting of the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory panel is “an important day for all of America.”
European Central Bank increases bond-buying stimulus program by 500 billion euros, extends duration to March 2022
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank increases bond-buying stimulus program by 500 billion euros, extends duration to March 2022.
European Central Bank gives economy another dose of stimulus
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AP Interview: Digital minister says Taiwan to guard privacy
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan plans to create an independent agency to enforce digital privacy, a Cabinet minister says, tackling an increasingly urgent issue as countries step up surveillance during the pandemic.
EU inches toward landmark budget, virus recovery fund deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Thursday that the European Union is on the brink of sealing an agreement on a massive budget and a coronavirus recovery package, signaling that it has almo…
S&P DJ removing Chinese companies from index after US order
BEIJING (AP) — S&P DJ Indices is removing 21 Chinese companies from its indexes, or groups of stocks and bonds used to track financial market movements, after Americans were barred from investing in them as part of…
EU looking to reinforce climate credentials during summit
BRUSSELS (AP) — Five years after the Paris agreement, the European Union’s climate credentials will be put to the test as the bloc's leaders meet Thursday to try and seal an agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emiss…
UK says EU trade talks face 'moment of finality' on weekend
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s foreign minister said Thursday that negotiations on a trade deal with the European Union will reach a “moment of finality” this weekend, with both sides assessing chances of an agreement as …
UK economic growth slows for sixth consecutive month
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s economic growth slowed for a sixth consecutive month in October as the coronavirus pandemic continued to hammer hotels, restaurants and pubs.
World shares mixed after tech-led drop on Wall Street
World markets were mixed Thursday after selling of technology and health services companies’ shares ended a winning streak on Wall Street.
Iran, Afghanistan open first rail link with eye on trade
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The leaders of Iran and Afghanistan on Thursday inaugurated the first railway link between the two countries, expressing hope it would enhance trade links across the region.
Savory & sweet: Cloudview Kitchen serves up fresh coffee and baked treats despite pandemic limitations
SOAP LAKE — As Sandy Cheek stands in line at the Cloudview Kitchen waiting for coffee, she has no doubts about why she is here.