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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…
Asia Today: September was India's worst month of pandemic
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Thursday reported 86,821 new coronaviruses cases and another 1,181 fatalities, making September its worst month of the pandemic.
Unemployment marches higher in Europe as pandemic grinds on
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Unemployment rose for a fifth straight month in Europe in August and is expected to grow further amid concern that extensive government support programs won't be able keep many businesses …
German privacy watchdog fines H&M $41M for spying on workers
BERLIN (AP) — A German privacy watchdog said Thursday that it is fining clothing retailer H&M 35.3 million euros ($41 million) after the company was found to have spied on some of its employees in Germany.
Vatican releases financial, budget data amid scandal
ROME (AP) — The Vatican released a detailed budget, balance sheet and earning statement for the first time Thursday as it sought to reassure Catholics that it's serious about cleaning up its financial act following…
Trump business deductions: sketchy, normal or in-between?
NEW YORK (AP) — The massive losses Donald Trump has claimed on his tax returns were reportedly due at least in part to the huge deductions he took against the income his businesses made before and after he became p…
EU leaders seek end to embarrassing Belarus sanctions clash
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders gathered Thursday to try to end an embarrassing standoff that is preventing them from imposing sanctions on senior officials in Belarus who are accused of falsifying president…
EU takes legal action against UK over planned Brexit bill
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union took legal action against Britain on Thursday over its plans to pass legislation that would breach parts of the legally binding divorce agreement the two sides reached late last y…
Unemployment in Europe rises for 5th consecutive month in August, reaching 8.1% in eurozone as pandemic hits economy
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Unemployment in Europe rises for 5th consecutive month in August, reaching 8.1% in eurozone as pandemic hits economy.
Low-cost fashion chain H&M sees sales 16% drop due to virus
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish low-cost fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz AB said Thursday its third quarter sales fell 16% to 51 million kronor ($ 5.7 million), largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Water works: Local business supplies washing-up stations for firefighters
EPHRATA — The decals on the rear ambulance windows convey a clear message: “Zombie Outbreak Response Unit.”
Judge tosses case against CEO over plant fire during Harvey
HOUSTON (AP) — The case against the CEO of a chemical manufacturer on trial over a toxic fire at the company’s suburban Houston plant during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 ended Wednesday after the judge concluded that p…
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Former Audi chief on trial in VW diesel emissions scandal
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The former head of Volkswagen's Audi luxury car division and three others went on trial Wednesday on charges related to the company's cheating on diesel car emissions tests. The proceeding…
Ex-UAW president pleads guilty in embezzlement scheme
DETROIT (AP) — The former president of the United Auto Workers pleaded guilty Wednesday to an embezzlement scheme, saying he suspected that union dues were being used for golf, lodging and fancy meals but “delibera…
US economy plunges at record rate of 31.4% in second quarter but third quarter likely to post record increase
WASHINGTON (AP) — US economy plunges at record rate of 31.4% in second quarter but third quarter likely to post record increase.