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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…
China auto sales grow 12.5% in October, but down for year
BEIJING (AP) — China’s sales of vehicles including trucks and buses rose 12.5% over a year earlier in October as the industry recovered from the coronavirus, but total purchases in the year’s first 10 months still …
The Latest: Belgium sees fewer cases, hospitalizations
BRUSSELS — Decreasing hospitalizations, fewer confirmed cases and other major public health indicators show that the resurgence of the coronavirus in Belgium is abating.
Smart tactics for millennials flocking to buy life insurance
Life insurance applications for Americans have jumped in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic has made us more aware of our own mortality.
6 Italian execs arrested in probe linked to bridge collapse
MILAN (AP) — Italian financial police on Wednesday issued arrest warrants against six current and former managers of Italy’s main private highway operator as part of investigations stemming from the Genoa bridge co…
Guinness recalls non-alcoholic stouts amid safety fears
LONDON (AP) — Irish brewer Guinness said Wednesday that it is recalling cans of its recently launched non-alcoholic stout in Britain over contamination concerns.
The Latest: Britain to stagger holiday travel for students
BRUSSELS — Decreasing hospitalizations, fewer confirmed cases and other major public health indicators show that the resurgence of the coronavirus in Belgium is abating.
Egypt's president in Greece on 1st visit since maritime deal
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Egypt’s president is meeting with Greek officials in Athens on Wednesday, in his first visit to the southern European nation since the two countries signed a deal demarcating maritime boundari…
Edmunds: 2021 Toyota Sienna versus Honda Odyssey
Edmunds’ experts have ranked the Honda Odyssey as their No. 1 minivan since the 2018 model year. It has the expansive utility you expect from a family hauler plus a refined driving experience other minivans can’t m…
Defense begins questioning in Japan trial over Ghosn's pay
TOKYO (AP) — The defense team for former Nissan executive Greg Kelly began questioning a key prosecution witness in a Tokyo court this week, seeking to show the alleged underreporting of income of his boss Carlos G…
UK to increase powers to block foreign investments
LONDON (AP) — The British government plans to increase its power to block or modify foreign investment in the U.K. on national security grounds under legislation to be introduced Wednesday.
Louis Dreyfus to sell 45% stake to Abu Dhabi wealth fund
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the world’s biggest grain exporting houses signed an agreement on Wednesday to sell a 45% stake to the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, both companies announced.
World shares post modest gains with focus on virus recovery
Shares opened higher in Europe on Wednesday after gains in most Asian markets driven by hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine may hasten a return to normal for the global economy.
China auto sales grow 12.5% in October
BEIJING (AP) — China’s sales of vehicles including trucks and buses rose 12.5% over a year earlier in October as the industry recovered from the coronavirus, but total purchases in the year’s first 10 months still …
Mitsubishi places 'temporary pause' on SpaceJet program
TOKYO — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced in late October that the company is halting all development on the SpaceJet regional passenger jet.
State high court strikes exemption on some dairy overtime pay
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Supreme Court ruled last week that the state law exempting dairy workers from overtime pay violates the state’s constitution.