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The Way Cafe opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — It had only been open about an hour and a half, but already The Way Cafe was bustling Tuesday morning.
GM to add 3,000 tech jobs to develop vehicles and software
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it will hire 3,000 more technical workers by early next year to help with virtual product testing and to develop software as a service.
Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines
The Latest: US hits 10 million confirmed coronavirus cases
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has confirmed more than 10 million coronavirus cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, as infections continue to rise in nearly every state.
Investors encounter trading issues at some brokerages
Investors ran into trading difficulties Monday as several leading brokerage firms experienced technical issues that limited user access.
FTC says Zoom misled users on its security for meetings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are requiring Zoom to strengthen its security in a proposed settlement of allegations that the video conferencing service misled users about its level of security for meetings.
The Latest: Restrictions could be imposed in St. Louis area
O’FALLON, Mo. -- Missouri’s largest county offered a dire warning to its 1 million residents on Monday: New restrictions will be necessary unless the coronavirus surge is brought under control.
California wine country adapting to annual wildfire threat
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Harvest season in Northern California's wine country is what dream weddings are made of: ripe grapevines and golden sunsets provide ceremonies an alluring backdrop that every year draws million…
What's ascertainment? The green light to launch transition
WASHINGTON (AP) — The course of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition to power is dependent in part on an obscure declaration called “ascertainment.”
The Latest: Israel to offer coronavirus testing at airport
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel will soon offer coronavirus testing at its main international airport, something authorities hope will speed the revival of air travel.
VF adds to its slick brand roster, buys NYC's Supreme
The company that owns niche brands like The North Face and Vans is adding to that portfolio with Supreme, a slick brand that caters to skateboard and hip hop crowds.
Study finds long-acting shot helps women avoid HIV infection
Researchers are stopping a study early after finding that a shot of an experimental medicine every two months worked better than daily pills to help keep women from catching HIV from an infected sex partner.
The Latest: Biden hails vaccine boost, virus war still on
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has hailed as a “breakthrough” Pfizer’s announcement that its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.
Stocks burst higher, S&P 500 at record on vaccine hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are soaring worldwide Monday, and Wall Street is catapulting back to record heights on a burst of hope that the economy can get back to normal following encouraging data about a
UN envoy lays lays out strategy for financing climate battle
LONDON (AP) — The U.N.’s special envoy for climate change on Monday laid out a strategy for financing efforts to cut carbon emissions, calling on companies to be more transparent about their efforts and the impact …
Stocks rocket higher on Wall Street after Pfizer says early data show its vaccine looks effective; S&P 500 surges 3.7%
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rocket higher on Wall Street after Pfizer says early data show its vaccine looks effective; S&P 500 surges 3.7%.