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Sleep Diagnostic Center to close after doctor’s sentencing
MOSES LAKE — The Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Center announced it will be closing its doors effective April…
The Latest: Honolulu councilman wants return of virus unit
HONOLULU (AP) — A Honolulu city councilman has called on the city’s police chief to reinstate its coronavirus enforcement unit. The unit was suspended after allegations that officers abused overtime hour submission…
Consumer spending edged up a modest 0.5% in October as Americans remain wary with pandemic still slowing economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer spending edged up a modest 0.5% in October as Americans remain wary with pandemic still slowing economy.
Stocks move mostly lower even as Nasdaq edges toward record
Stocks are mostly lower on Wall Street in afternoon trading Wednesday, giving back some of their gains from a record-setting climb a day earlier.
Ga. Sen. Perdue boosts wealth with well-timed stock trades
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the ravages of
Stocks open mostly lower even as Nasdaq edges toward record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening mostly lower as Wall Street heads into the Thanksgiving holiday. The S&P 500 index slipped 0.2% in the early going Wednesday, but it’s still holding on to a gain of almost 11% for…
Consumer spending up a slight 0.5% as virus maintains grip
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers increased their spending by a sluggish 0.5% last month, the weakest rise since April, when the pandemic first erupted, and a sign that Americans remain wary with the virus resurging…
US mortgage rates stay at record low 2.72% for 30 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates remained at record lows this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten the economy.
Lights, camera, sell: Retailers want you to watch and shop
NEW YORK (AP) — When Jenna Powell gets in front of a camera, she can sell $10,000 worth of sparkly dresses and tie-dye hoodies in 40 minutes.
Slight gain of 1.3% in October for manufactured goods
WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods showed a modest gain in October but much of the strength came from a big jump in orders for military equipment.
US economy surges by record 33.1% in Q3
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy rebounded at a record pace of 33.1% in the July-September quarter, unchanged from the first estimate a month ago. But a resurgence in the coronavirus is expected to slow growth sh…
The Latest: Surge affecting Minnesota nursing home staffing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A current surge of COVID-19 cases throughout Minnesota is affecting staffing levels at many nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.
778,000 Americans seek jobless aid as layoffs remain elevated amid resurgence of virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — 778,000 Americans seek jobless aid as layoffs remain elevated amid resurgence of virus.
Danish news agency rejects ransom demand after hacker attack
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) —
Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods slow to modest gain of 1.3% in October indicating economy is slowing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods slow to modest gain of 1.3% in October indicating economy is slowing.
US keeps Q3 GDP estimate unchanged with a record 33.1% gain with economy expected to slow sharply in current quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — US keeps Q3 GDP estimate unchanged with a record 33.1% gain with economy expected to slow sharply in current quarter.