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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…
Asia Today: New Zealand imposes new mask rules as precaution
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Starting Thursday, New Zealanders will be legally required to wear masks on public transport in Auckland and on planes nationwide.
The Latest: Fauci says Moderna vaccine news 'impressive'
WASHINGTON — The United States' top infectious disease expert says news from Moderna that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective “is really quite impressive.”
Home Depot buying HD Supply in deal valued at $8 billion
ATLANTA (AP) — Home Depot is buying HD Supply Holdings Co. in a deal valued at about $8 billion.
World shares jump on more good news about virus vaccines
Stock markets jumped higher on Monday on news that a second coronavirus vaccine showed promise, bolstering hopes even as new infections surged around the world.
Moderna says early data suggests its COVID-19 vaccine is effective, putting a second shot closer to seeking US approval
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Moderna says early data suggests its COVID-19 vaccine is effective, putting a second shot closer to seeking US approval.
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests
For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in t…
Liz Weston: How small businesses can help workers save
Donna Skemp of Bend, Oregon, struggled to save before she signed up for an automatic savings plan offered by her employer’s payroll services company. Now, some of her pay goes into a federally insured, interest-pay…
Virus quarantine complicates a big week for Boris Johnson
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday he is “fit as a butcher’s dog” and firmly in control of the government, despite having to self-isolate because a contact has tested positive for the co…
The Latest: UK virus tests to increase nursing home visits
LONDON — British Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he hopes that all nursing homes in England will be able to test visitors for coronavirus to allow them to see their loved ones “by Christmas.”
PNC to buy US unit of Spain's BBVA bank for $11.6 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said Monday it is buying the U.S. subsidiary of Spain’s BBVA bank for $11.6 billion in cash.
Privacy activists in EU file complaints over iPhone tracking
BERLIN (AP) — European privacy activists have filed complaints against Apple over its use of software to track the behavior of iPhone users.
UK's Johnson in quarantine but declares himself fit, working
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is as “fit as a butcher’s dog” after being instructed to self-isolate for 14 days because he recently came in contact with someone who has since contracted…
World shares climb after S&P 500 record, despite virus woes
Shares started out the week on a strong footing after the Standard & Poors 500 hit a fresh high on Friday, with robust data from Japan and China adding to optimism over economic recoveries even as coronavirus casel…
Merkel, German governors to eye results of partial lockdown
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel will assess the effects of a nearly two-week-long partial lockdown with state governors in a video conference Monday.
UAE national carrier to start flying to Tel Aviv next spring
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced Monday it would start operating daily nonstop flights to Tel Aviv next spring, a move that deepens ties…