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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…
US credit card balances fall, though overall borrowing rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers took out more auto and student loans in October, but cut back on credit card borrowing, a sign that they remain cautious about spending amid a spike in virus cases.
Indonesia expects halal certificate for experimental vaccine
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's highest Muslim clerical body is expected to issue a halal certification for the experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by China-based Sinovac Biotech, officials said Monday.
Years of research laid groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped -- over a decade of behind-the-scenes research that had new vaccine technology poised for a challenge just as the…
Japan's economy grows 22.9% in 3Q, bouncing back from COVID
MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan's economy expanded at a 22.9% annual rate in the last quarter, as businesses and personal spending recovered from pandemic-related shocks in the spring and early summer.
Senator says Trump, McConnell likely to back COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposed
Officials: EU, UK negotiators to continue post-Brexit trade deal talks despite significant differences
BRUSSELS (AP) — Officials: EU, UK negotiators to continue post-Brexit trade deal talks despite significant differences.
India farmers intensify protest against new laws with strike
NEW DELHI (AP) — A nationwide strike called by thousands of Indian farmers protesting new agriculture laws began Tuesday amid new demonstrations in the outskirts of the capital.
Entire catalog of Bob Dylan songs reaching back 60 years is acquired by Universal Music Publishing
NEW YORK (AP) — Entire catalog of Bob Dylan songs reaching back 60 years is acquired by Universal Music Publishing.
Polish state oil refiner buying key private media company
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's state-run oil company, PKN Orlen, announced Monday that it was buying Polska Press, a large private media group currently under German control that owns a wide swath of daily and week…
Erdogan calls for energy talks as EU considers Med sanctions
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called for negotiations over energy exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean, days ahead of a European Union summit where leaders could …
Amid pandemic, Davos event to be held in Singapore next year
GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of the annual World Economic Forum event in Davos, Switzerland, have again changed their planned venue for next year’s edition, announcing it will now take place in Singapore in May — a sig…
Australia government gains new power to scrap foreign pacts
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian Parliament on Tuesday gave the government power to cancel deals struck with foreign nations by lower levels of government that conflict with the national interest, despite …
The Latest: Australia to extend ban on leaving country
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia is extending its ban on international cruise ships and on Australians leaving the country except under exceptional circumstances for another three months until March.
California releases smartphone virus tool as cases soar
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a voluntary smartphone tool to alert people of possible coronavirus exposure as cases soar higher, new restrictions are imposed and many pe…
Uber, hard-hit by pandemic, sells its robot-vehicle division
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Uber is selling off its autonomous vehicles development arm as the ride-hailing company slims down after its revenues were pummeled by the coronavirus pandemic.