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Port of Moses Lake to build electrical generation, transmission lines
MOSES LAKE — The Port of Moses Lake will start construction of electrical transmission lines between port property…
Twitter CEO says it was wrong to block links to Biden story
Twitter was wrong to block weblinks to an
Philippines says it will defend oil search in disputed seas
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines is ready to defend the oil and gas exploration it has decided to resume in its internationally recognized waters in the disputed South China Sea and will not cede that rig…
Awash in red ink: US posts record $3.1T 2020 budget deficit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3.1 trillion in the 2020 budget year, more than double the previous record, as the coronavirus pandemic shrank revenues and sent spending soarin…
Cuomo: Movie theaters in NY can open Friday, with limits
NEW YORK (AP) — Movie theaters in New York state can reopen beginning Oct. 23 with restrictions on audience size and other precautions in place, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.
A late slide erases gains for US indexes, leaving them mixed
Wall Street closed out a choppy week of trading with more of the same Friday, as a late-afternoon stumble led U.S. stock indexes to a mixed finish.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there won’t be trade deal with EU unless there is a 'fundamental' change from bloc
LONDON (AP) — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there won’t be trade deal with EU unless there is a 'fundamental' change from bloc.
Earnings calendar for the week of 10/19/2020
Major companies tentatively scheduled to post quarterly earnings next week:
UK Space Agency backs medical drone delivery project
LONDON (AP) — A medical drone delivery service founded by trainee doctors that aims to transport coronavirus samples, test kits and protective equipment between hospitals has won the backing of Britain’s Space Agen…
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UK says Instagram to crack down on hidden influencer ads
LONDON (AP) — British regulators said Friday that Instagram will clamp down on “hidden advertising” by social media influencers.
Retail sales in the U.S. rose 1.9% in September, the 5th consecutive month of growth
NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales in the U.S. rose 1.9% in September, the 5th consecutive month of growth.
Officials in Scotland approve another Trump golf course
LONDON (AP) — Authorities in Scotland have approved plans by President Donald Trump’s family business to build a second golf course in Aberdeenshire, despite campaigning from environmental activists.
UK Space Agency backs medical drone delivery project
LONDON (AP) — A medical drone delivery service founded by trainee doctors that aims to transport coronavirus samples, test kits and protective equipment between hospitals has won the backing of Britain’s Space Agen…
Dark déjà vu for European economy as virus cases spike
LONDON (AP) — Europe’s economy was just catching its breath from what had been the sharpest recession in modern history. A resurgence in coronavirus cases this month is a bitter blow that will likely turn what was …
US government posts record deficit of $3.1 trillion in 2020 budget year as pandemic shrinks revenues, fuels spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — US government posts record deficit of $3.1 trillion in 2020 budget year as pandemic shrinks revenues, fuels spending.