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Local experts eye AI to help develop the future
MOSES LAKE — AI technology has been developing quickly over the last few years with multiple avenues and questions…
Extra safety scrutiny planned as virus vaccine worries grow
Facing public skepticism about rushed COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. health officials are planning extra scrutiny of the first people vaccinated when shots become available — an added safety layer experts call vital.
Germany searches premises of spyware maker FinFisher
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors said Wednesday that authorities have searched 15 premises linked to spyware maker FinFisher as part of a probe into allegations the Munich-based company broke export laws by selling…
Stocks drift amid mixed morning trading on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting on Wall Street Wednesday following a mixed set of earnings reports from some of the country’s biggest banks.
Goldman Sachs profits nearly doubles, helped by trading
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — Goldman Sachs said Wednesday that its profits jumped sharply in the third quarter, helped by a strong performance by its trading desks and less need to set aside funds to cover pote…
A taste for travel? Finnair to sell plane food in shops
HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish carrier Finnair will start selling business class airplane food in supermarkets in a move to keep its catering staff employed and to offer a taste of the airline experience to those missing …
Wisconsin judge blocks governor's order limiting capacity
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places, a mov…
Russia vows in-kind response to EU sanctions over Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday that Moscow will respond in kind to the European Union's sanctions over the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
EU to tackle methane gases, boost energy efficiency
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union unveiled Wednesday new plans to help slow down global warming, including a strategy to tackle highly polluting methane gas emissions and a plan to renovate millions of old buildin…
US wholesale prices jump 0.4% in September reflecting biggest increase in food costs since May
WASHINGTON (AP) — US wholesale prices jump 0.4% in September reflecting biggest increase in food costs since May.
US wholesale prices up 0.4% in September as food costs surge
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices jumped 0.4% in September as food costs rose by the largest amount since May.
Turkey says Greece failed to fulfill promises, vows response
ANKAR, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Greece and Cyprus of failing to fulfill “promises” made during negotiations within the European Union and NATO and said his country w…
After outrage, Indian brand pulls ad with interfaith couple
NEW DELHI (AP) — The advertisement by the popular Indian jewelry brand featured a Muslim man and his Hindu wife preparing for a Hindu-style baby shower. Its tagline read: “A beautiful confluence of two different re…
Wells Fargo posts $2 billion profit in 3Q, reversing 2Q loss
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Wells Fargo says it earned $2 billion in the third quarter, less than half of what it made in the same period last year but a significant improvement from this year's second quarter, when …
UnitedHealth tops forecasts, finally hikes 2020 outlook
UnitedHealth Group beat forecasts for its earnings in the third quarter, and the U.S.'s largest health insurance provider finally hiked its 2020 outlook after holding off while trying to sort out COVID-19’s impact.
Global markets cautious as virus numbers rise
Global stock markets were subdued on Wednesday as the number of coronavirus cases grew in several major economies, leading to new restrictions on businesses.