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Local gas prices fall as summer driving season continues
MOSES LAKE — Drivers in Grant and Adams counties are seeing some relief at the pump after months of steadily risin…
World's biggest shipper remains wary of pandemic
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The world’s biggest shipping company, Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk, said Wednesday that global container volumes increased by around 1% in the third quarter, a faster rebound than expecte…
Watchdog slams UK over secrecy in virus equipment contracts
LONDON (AP) — The British government spent billions without proper transparency in a scramble to secure protective equipment early in the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s public watchdog said Wednesday.
China defends food import controls to curb virus
BEIJING (AP) — China’s government on Wednesday defended anti-coronavirus controls that have disrupted imports of beef, poultry and fish from the United States, New Zealand and other trading partners.
Global stocks mixed after Wall Street falls on virus worries
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street declined as hopes for a possible coronavirus vaccine were tempered by worries about the pandemic's continuing impact.
California businesses hit with new virus restrictions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California gym owner D'Lee Daleo has spent months following ever-changing rules to keep her struggling business afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, so the prospect of tighter state reg…
Give us a week: Businesses urge clarity on England lockdown
LONDON (AP) — Business leaders urged the British government on Tuesday to give them at least a week's notice over what restrictions they will face when the lockdown in England expires in early December.
Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back as virus surges
NEW YORK (AP) — Looking for toilet paper? Good luck.
US industrial production rises 1.1% in October, recovering most of spring decline
WASHINGTON (AP) — US industrial production rises 1.1% in October, recovering most of spring decline.
Volunteers still needed to test variety of COVID-19 vaccines
Two COVID-19 vaccines might be nearing the finish line, but scientists caution it's critical that enough people volunteer to help finish studying other candidates in the U.S. and around the world.
Twitter, Facebook CEOs defend election actions, promise more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEOs of Twitter and Facebook on Tuesday defended their safeguards against disinformation in the presidential election, and promised Congress they would take vigorous action for two special ele…
The Latest: Tokyo records single-day high in virus cases
TOKYO — Authorities in Tokyo have announced nearly 500 new cases of the coronavirus, the biggest daily increase in the Japanese capital since the pandemic began, amid a nationwide spike in infections and as the cou…
Retail sales grew a slower-than-expected 0.3% in October, even as retailers offered early holiday discounts
NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales grew a slower-than-expected 0.3% in October, even as retailers offered early holiday discounts.
TC Energy says Keystone XL pipeline fits Biden agenda
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The creation of union jobs and support by Indigenous investors will help convince U.S. President-elect Joe Biden that the Keystone XL pipeline fits into his “Build Back Better” agenda, an ex…
Dutch farmers protest reining in nitrogen oxide emissions
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Farmers angry at the Dutch government's policies to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions protested Tuesday in The Hague, snarling traffic as they drove their tractors into the center of the…
Bulgaria blocks North Macedonia's EU accession talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — Bulgaria blocked the start of already long-delayed European Union accession talks with North Macedonia on Tuesday because of disputes over history and language.