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Credit union shreds sensitive documents, collects for food bank
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake branch of Solarity Credit Union held a paper-shredding event Saturday. “We’re encou…
China's trade growth accelerates in Sept; exports up 9.9%
BEIJING (AP) — China’s trade picked up in September as global demand for masks and medical supplies boosted exports and the economy's early reopening gave producers an edge over foreign competitors.
England to have 3-tier lockdown system amid 'tipping point'
LONDON (AP) — Millions of people in northern England are anxiously waiting to hear how much further virus restrictions will be tightened in coming days as the British government confirmed Sunday that it will be int…
Yet another Brexit deadline looms; trade talks in rut
BRUSSELS (AP) — Almost by tradition, another Brexit deadline is looming. Just as much by tradition, talks are expected to continue afterward.
Austria probe points to mistakes in early virus response
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in the Austrian region of Tyrol acted too slowly to shut down ski resorts after it became clear they were dealing with one of Europe’s first coronavirus outbreaks in March, but not due to …
Lithuania holds national vote, coalition talks expected
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuanians voted Sunday in the first round of the parliamentary election in which the electorate will choose 141 national lawmakers, and the ruling four-party coalition is facing a stiff …
Asian shares lower after tech-driven rally on Wall Street
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of Chinese trade data.
The Latest: India sees its fewest new cases since mid-August
NEW DELHI — India has registered 55,342 new coronavirus cases, its lowest single-day tally since mid-August.
Wisconsin tells Foxconn no tax credits without new deal
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin told Foxconn Technology Group on Monday that it won't qualify for billions of dollars in state tax credits unless it strikes a new deal for a scaled-back factory complex.
UK sheep farmer jailed for contaminated baby food plot
LONDON (AP) — A sheep farmer was sentenced to 14 years in prison Monday for his plot to use baby food laced with metal shards to blackmail one of Britain's biggest supermarket chains.
Amid COVID, many businesses in precarious spot as 2020 ends
NEW YORK (AP) — The final three months of the year, usually a boom time for many small businesses thanks to holiday shopping and celebrations, looks precarious as the coronavirus maintains its grip on the economy.
Twilio buys Segment for $3.2B as demand for cloud tech booms
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twilio is buying customer data start-up Segment in a stock deal valued at about $3.2 billion as demand for cloud technology surges during the pandemic.
Cuba relaxes coronavirus restrictions 7 months into pandemic
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba relaxed coronavirus restrictions Monday in hopes of boosting its economy, allowing shops and government offices to reopen and welcoming locals and tourists at airports across the island except in…
The Latest: Texas governor says surge team sent to El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas -- An ongoing wave of COVID-19 cases in the El Paso area prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to announce Monday that a surge team of medical professionals would be dispatched to the area.
British Airways CEO replaced as company fights for survival
LONDON (AP) — British Airways has replaced CEO Alex Cruz after 4 1/2 years on the job as part of a broad shake-up as the COVID-19 pandemic pummels airlines around the world.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine paused while the company investigates a study participant’s “unexplained illness”
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine paused while the company investigates a study participant’s “unexplained illness.”