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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…
Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks
Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks, hoping that demand for higher data speeds will spark demand for new phones.
Hawaii to stop using online program after parent complaints
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s public schools will stop using a distance learning program after parents complained about racist and sexist content.
AP Explains: The promise of 5G wireless - speed, hype, risk
A much-hyped network upgrade called “5G” means different things to different people.
J&J beats 3Q net views, hikes 2020 forecast, but shares fall
Despite the coronavirus pandemic hurting sales of most of its products, Johnson & Johnson boosted revenue slightly and doubled its third-quarter profit, mainly due to a huge litigation charge in the year-ago quarte…
WTO says EU can put tariffs on $4 billion of US goods
GENEVA (AP) — International arbitrators said Tuesday that the European Union can impose tariffs and other penalties on up to $4 billion worth of U.S. goods and services over illegal American support for plane maker…
Minnesota Supreme Court weighs fate of PolyMet mine permits
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lawyers for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine and state regulators urged the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday to defer to the judgment of the state Department of Natural Resources and rei…
Dutch order bars, restaurants closed over pandemic fears
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government decided to close bars and restaurants as of Wednesday to counter the sustained surge in coronavirus cases across the nation.
Belarus opposition leader threatens nationwide strike
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The top opposition challenger in the Belarusian presidential election threatened Tuesday to call a nationwide strike unless the country's authoritarian president announces his resignation,…
Boeing's struggles continue: No jetliner sales in September
Boeing failed to sell any airline planes last month and suffered more cancellations of a grounded jetliner, further evidence of the company's battle to overcome a drop in air travel during the pandemic and crashes …
McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID relief plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he's scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill next week, pushing aid to hard-hit businesses in a smaller-bore approach to…
Holiday shopping gets early start with October Prime Day
NEW YORK (AP) — Halloween is still weeks away, but retailers are hoping you'll start your holiday shopping now.
JPMorgan, Citi profits improve amid signs of recovery
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two of the nation's biggest banks — JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup — said Tuesday that their profits improved markedly over the summer, as the U.S. economy tried to bounce back from the coronav…
NASA moon-landing tech hitches ride to space on Bezos rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space company launched a New Shepard rocket for a seventh time from a remote corner of Texas on Tuesday, testing new lunar-landing technology for NASA that could …
World Trade Organization arbitrators say EU can sanction up to $4 billion in US goods over illegal support for Boeing
GENEVA (AP) — World Trade Organization arbitrators say EU can sanction up to $4 billion in US goods over illegal support for Boeing.
Wall Street drifts lower as earnings season gets underway
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting lower in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday as earnings reporting season gets underway for big companies.