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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…
US stocks head higher at the end of another bumpy week
Stocks are broadly higher in afternoon trading Friday, placing the market on track to close out a choppy week on Wall Street with modest gains.
US industrial production fell a sharp 0.6% in September
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. industrial production fell 0.6% in September, the weakest showing since spring and a sign that the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession may be faltering just as confirmed viral infe…
US industrial production fell 0.6% in September, weakest showing since spring
WASHINGTON (AP) — US industrial production fell 0.6% in September, weakest showing since spring.
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.
US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales rose strongly in September, the fifth straight month of growth, as Americans spent more on clothing, cars and sporting goods.
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.
EU Commission chief von der Leyen says the bloc still wants a Brexit trade deal "but not at any price"
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU Commission chief von der Leyen says the bloc still wants a Brexit trade deal "but not at any price."
The Latest: US testing 3 drugs to tamp down coronavirus
WASHINGTON — U.S. government officials are launching a new study testing three drugs to tamp down an overactive response by the immune system that can cause severe illness or death in people with COVID-19.
Report: Europe closing in on decision to let 737 Max fly
BERLIN (AP) — Europe's aviation regulator is closing in on a decision to allow the Boeing 737 Max to return to the air after it was grounded worldwide following two deadly crashes, according to a report Friday.
UK leader: EU must make 'fundamental' change in Brexit talks
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that the U.K. must prepare for a no-deal break with the European Union unless there is a “fundamental” change of position from the bloc, as the two sid…
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…
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.
UK fines British Airways for failures in 2018 data hack
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s information commissioner has fined British Airways 20 million pounds ($25 million) for failing to protect personal data for some 400,000 customers, the largest fine the agency has ever issue…
Earnings calendar for the week of 10/19/2020
Major companies tentatively scheduled to post quarterly earnings next week:
REC, Grant County settle tax dispute
MOSES LAKE — REC Silicon has agreed to pay Grant County $13.5 million to settle all of the company’s outstanding property taxes. The deal will cover all of the…