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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…
Five things to know about the Big Tech antitrust report
After years of calling Big Tech too big, Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to
Trump administration faulted over breaks for oil companies
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. government watchdog agency faulted the Trump administration Tuesday for its handling of a COVID-19 relief effort that awarded energy companies breaks on payments for oil and gas extrac…
5 takeaways: AP/FRONTLINE investigate medical supply chains
From the very moment the coronavirus pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared. Health care facilities didn’t have the masks and equipment needed to protect their workers. The Associated Press a…
IMF head says global economy facing long climb to recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund says that the global economy has started on a long climb to stronger growth with prospects looking a little better than four months ago.
US job postings edge lower, to 6.49 million
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers advertised slightly fewer jobs in August as hiring ticked up modestly.
Unemployed in New Orleans find careers in community health
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Service workers in New Orleans who were laid off because of the coronavirus’s impact on the economy are earning a living again by helping others survive during the pandemic.
US employers advertised slightly fewer jobs in August as hiring rose modestly
WASHINGTON (AP) — US employers advertised slightly fewer jobs in August as hiring rose modestly.
Asia Today: Sri Lanka confirms 321 cases in factory cluster
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka said Tuesday more than 300 garment factory workers are infected with the coronavirus, days after reporting the Indian Ocean nation's first community infection in two months.
EU lashes out at Turkey over rule of law, rights, freedoms
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Tuesday that Turkey’s negotiations on joining the world’s biggest trade bloc shouldn't be accelerated because of its failure to uphold democratic standards, protect the indep…
Michigan health chief cites 'broad' authority, issues rules
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's health chief said Tuesday he has “broad” legal authority to curb the coronavirus, as he issued additional orders reinstituting restrictions negated by a state Supreme Court ruling a…
Greek premier meets with NATO chief over tension with Turkey
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister reiterated on Tuesday that his country is prepared to hold talks with fellow NATO member Turkey about a dispute over maritime boundaries in the eastern Mediterranean.
Asian shares mostly higher after Trump stops stimulus talks
Stocks were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday despite an overnight decline on Wall Street after President Donald Trump ordered a stop to talks on another round of aid for the economy.
EU court: phone spying only OK for serious national threats
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s highest court said Tuesday that the bloc’s data protection rules should prevent authorities from indiscriminately snooping on the personal data of internet and phone users, even…
EU unveils 9 billion euro investment plan for the Balkans
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Tuesday that it will invest up to 9 billion euros ($10.6 billion) in the Western Balkans to help develop transport and energy infrastructure and spur economic growth and empl…
Trump administration to sharply limit skilled-worker visas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to sharply limit visas for skilled workers from overseas, a move officials said was a priority amid job losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.