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Soap Lake Library teaches young gardeners how to help native bees thrive
SOAP LAKE — Families visited the Soap Lake Library this week for an Earth Day program that turned tin cans, bamboo…
Drugstore chain Walgreens rebounds with $373M profit in 4Q
COVID-19 took another bite out of Walgreens Boots Alliance quarterly numbers but this time left behind better-than-expected earnings.
US jobless claims reach 898,000 as layoffs remain high 7 months after virus struck economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — US jobless claims reach 898,000 as layoffs remain high 7 months after virus struck economy.
UN: Europe's pandemic restrictions are absolutely necessary
LONDON (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said the exponential surge of coronavirus cases across the continent has warranted the restrictive measures being taken, calling them “absolut…
Cyprus House speaker quits over citizenship for sale scandal
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ parliamentary speaker has resigned after an undercover news report allegedly caught him on tape promising to help circumvent the country's rules on granting citizenship to foreign inv…
Ryanair blames European 'mismanagement' for winter cuts
LONDON (AP) — Ryanair became the latest European airline to announce big reductions in its winter schedule after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were reimposed across the continent.
EU leaders divided over new climate goals for 2030
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders remain divided about a more ambitious target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and will not reach an agreement at their summit starting Thursday.
Company behind SKorean hit band BTS soar in trading debut
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Big Hit Entertainment, the company that manages global pop sensation BTS, had a dynamite trading debut Thursday in Seoul, helped by the zeal of its loyal fans.
German, Czech, Italian virus records deepen Europe worries
BERLIN (AP) — Record daily infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and elsewhere added to fears on Thursday that Europe is running out of chances to control its latest coronavirus outbreak. France h…
Global stocks follow Wall St lower as stimulus hopes fade
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures declined Thursday as hopes U.S. leaders will agree on new economic aid before the Nov. 3 presidential election faded.
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…
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.
Cheese producers react angrily to Mexico cheese seizure
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Cheese producers reacted angrily Wednesday to the Mexican government’s decision to halt the distribution of some products of major manufacturers for a host of alleged labelling violations.
UnitedHealth tops profit forecast, finally hikes outlook
UnitedHealth Group beat third-quarter earnings expectations and finally hiked its 2020 forecast after holding off while trying to gauge COVID-19’s impact.
Stocks fall on Wall Street as hopes fade for stimulus deal
Stocks gave up early gains and closed lower Wednesday, adding to Wall Street's losses from a day earlier.