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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…
The Latest: Virus levels rise in Stockholm's sewage system
STOCKHOLM — A technology institute in Sweden has found large concentrations of the coronavirus in Stockholm’s sewage system, saying it “has doubled in the last weeks and is now back at the same levels as in May 202…
Microsoft plans $1 billion data center venture in Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Microsoft has announced plans to build three data center sites in greater Athens, providing a badly needed investment of up to $1 billion to the Greek economy which has been hammered by the pa…
Samaritan Healthcare operating profitably, despite COVID-19 shutdowns
Samaritan Healthcare didn’t make as much money in the first eight months of 2020 as it did in 2019, but it still turned a profit.
New Ukraine decree offers eased rules for Belarus IT workers
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's president has signed a decree simplifying regulations for IT workers from Belarus who are willing to relocate to the neighboring country amid mass protests and a continuing crackdown …
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The Latest: India records 75,800 new cases, recovery high
NEW DELHI — India has registered 75,829 confirmed coronaviruses cases in the past 24 hours, a day after crossing 100,000 fatalities.
EU proposes extending relaxed state aid rules until June
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission is proposing to the EU member states to continue flexing state aid rules until the middle of next year to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks end bumpy day lower after Trump's positive virus test
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s major stock indexes fell on Friday after President Donald Trump
Search underway for murder hornets nest in Washington state
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Agricultural officials in Washington state said Friday they are trying to find and destroy a nest of Asian giant hornets — also known as murder hornets — amid concerns they could kill honey be…
India, South Africa ask WTO to ease IP rules for COVID-19
NEW DELHI (AP) — South Africa and India have asked the World Trade Organization to waive some provisions in the international agreements that regulate intellectual property rights, to speed up efforts to prevent, t…
Tesla sales surge as global demand picks up speed
Tesla's third-quarter sales jumped 44% as global demand for its electric vehicles outpaced that of most other automakers.
Democratic proposal for more airline aid stalls in Congress
A proposal by House Democrats to give the airline industry $28.8 billion to avert thousands of furloughs failed to advance on Friday, marking a fresh setback for airlines struggling with a massive downturn in trave…
Asia Today: India has another 75,800 cases, recovery high
NEW DELHI (AP) — India has registered 75,829 confirmed coronaviruses cases in the past 24 hours, a day after crossing 100,000 total fatalities.
California wavers on theme park opening rules amid pressure
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules for theme parks such as Disneyland that have been closed since the beginning of the pandemic as tourism industry officials warned th…
Walmart to sell UK chain Asda in $8.8 billion deal
LONDON (AP) — Retail giant Walmart has agreed to sell its British chain of supermarkets, Asda, to the investors behind an international group of gas stations and food shops in a deal that values the company at 6.8 …