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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…
Keeping your credit profile healthy during a pandemic
Credit may not be top of mind for many consumers these days. But as the pandemic and its associated economic woes drag on, they may want to give it some attention.
UK boosts business aid amid pressure to ease virus impact
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is increasing subsidies for bars, pubs and restaurants hammered by strict new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, amid criticism that the government has failed to …
Self-driving shuttle debuts in high-traffic Virginia spot
MERRIFIELD, Va. (AP) — The future of transportation arrived in northern Virginia, looking like a big blue toaster on wheels that seats six and drives itself through the region’s notorious traffic.
Discover, Align rise; Kimberly-Clark, Union Pacific fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Thursday:
FDA approves remdesivir, the first drug for treating COVID-19.
WASHINGTON (AP) — FDA approves remdesivir, the first drug for treating COVID-19.
Intel, American Express fall; Mattel, Boston Beer rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday:
Asia Today: Sri Lanka closes harbors after 609 test positive
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Authorities in Sri Lanka on Saturday closed at least two fishery harbors and many stalls after a surge of 609 cases linked to the country's main fish market.
Biden calls for 'transition' from oil, GOP sees opening
Democrat Joe Biden's remark that he would “transition” away from oil in the U.S. in favor of renewable energy drew quick attention Thursday night from President Donald Trump, who saw it as a boon to his election ch…
US shows support for airline venture between Delta, WestJet
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department said Friday it has tentatively approved plans by Delta Air Lines and Canada's WestJet to work together in scheduling and setting prices for flights between the U.S. a…
California utility cuts power to 1 million over fire threat
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric will cut power to over 1 million people on Sunday to prevent the chance of sparking wildfires as extreme fire weather returns to the region, the utility announced Friday.
Walmart sues US in pre-emptive strike in opioid abuse battle
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is suing the U.S. government in a pre-emptive strike in the battle over its responsibility in the opioid abuse crisis.
Hitler speeches sell at Munich auction despite objections
BERLIN (AP) — Handwritten speech notes by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler sold at auction in Munich on Friday despite concerns from Jewish groups they could encourage neo-Nazis.
NATO chief says Greece, Turkey agree to cancel war games
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that Greece and Turkey are going to cancel war games scheduled for next week on each other’s national holidays, in a further sign of easing of ten…
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Biden's warning on oil tests voter resolve on climate change
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Joe Biden is confronting the harsh political realities of combating climate change.