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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…
Sri Lanka closes key gov't offices as virus outbreak surges
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Authorities in Sri Lanka closed key government offices and further expanded a curfew Thursday to contain a surging coronavirus outbreak.
UK lawmakers warn Huawei 5G may need to be banned earlier
LONDON (AP) — A committee of British lawmakers is urging the government to consider banning Chinese technology giant Huawei from next-generation mobile phone networks two years earlier than planned.
Morgan Stanley still shopping, buys Eaton Vance for $7B
NEW YORK (AP) — Morgan Stanley will buy the investment management firm Eaton Vance in a deal valued at about $7 billion.
IBM to spin off $19B business to focus on cloud computing
ARMONK, N.Y. (AP) — IBM says it is breaking off a $19 billion chunk of its business to focus on cloud computing.
Stocks climb again on Wall Street with hopes for stimulus
Stocks rose for the second day in a row Thursday, reflecting hope on Wall Street that Washington can approve more aid for the economy and encouragement from a report that suggests the
Tomatoes, turnips rule in big year for veggie gardening
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — In the year of the new coronavirus, when new gardeners came out in droves to try growing their own vegetables, tomatoes were still king. And in a twist, the respect-seeking turnip actually …
Pope commits to clean finances amid scandal in backyard
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis told European anti-money laundering experts Thursday that the Vatican was committed to “clean finance,” as he denounced financial speculation amid a spiraling corruption investigation in th…
European institutions give money to back Albanian tourism
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Union on Thursday gave 100 million euros ($117.5 million) to Albania to help its tourism industry recover and boost its c…
French soccer clubs face missed payments from pay TV deal
PARIS (AP) — French soccer clubs hit by falling revenue during the coronavirus pandemic face missed payments from a new television deal with broadcaster Mediapro.
To dodge sanctions Venezuela turns to Asia asphalt giant
MIAMI (AP) — Back in January, a yearlong campaign of U.S. sanctions was taking its toll at Venezuela’s state-run oil company. Many of PDVSA’s overseas bank accounts had been frozen or closed, hampering its ability …
US jobless claims reach 840,000 as layoffs remain high 7 months after virus struck economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — US jobless claims reach 840,000 as layoffs remain high 7 months after virus struck economy.
Asia Today: Sri Lanka expands curfew, closes gov't offices
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Authorities in Sri Lanka have closed key government offices and further expanded a curfew in an attempt to contain a surging coronavirus outbreak.
US layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to a still-high 840,000, evidence that job cuts remain elevated seven months into the pandemic recession.
The Latest: British study: 86% infected showed no symptoms
LONDON — A British study has found 86% of people infected with the coronavirus didn’t show the main symptoms on the day they were tested.
Paris hospitals on emergency footing as virus cases rise
PARIS (AP) — French health authorities on Thursday ordered Paris hospitals to activate emergency measures to cope with fast-rising numbers of COVID-19 patients and announced stricter restrictions in four big cities…