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Dryer vent cleaning is important -- but often overlooked
MOSES LAKE — Not all the maintenance a house needs is visible. Sometimes a potential problem just goes unnoticed u…
Petalo, not Charmin: Virus brings Mexican toilet paper to US
NEW YORK (AP) — Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.
Apple debuts discount watch, but no new iPhones ... yet
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple introduced a cheaper version of its smartwatch, its latest attempt to broaden the appeal of its trend-setting products while many consumers are forced to scrimp during the coronavirus…
Experts worry as US virus restrictions are eased or violated
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — State and local officials around the U.S. are rolling back social-distancing rules again after an abortive effort over the summer, allowing bars, restaurants and gyms to open. Fans are gathe…
World Trade Organization rules that Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods worth over $200 billion are illegal
GENEVA (AP) — World Trade Organization rules that Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods worth over $200 billion are illegal.
Kraft, Fiat rise; Carnival, Charles Schwab fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Tuesday:
US drops tax on Canada aluminum, heading off retaliation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday that it is dropping taxes on Canadian aluminum, easing tensions with a close ally just hours before Canada was prepared to impose retaliatory sanctions.
Asian shares mostly higher after Wall Street gains
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday after advances for big technology companies carried Wall Street to further gains overnight.
Japan exports fall 15% in August as pandemic pummels trade
MITO, Japan (AP) — Japan’s trade surplus widened in August as the pandemic pummeled a wide array of industries and sapped consumer demand.
The top 10 movies on the Apple TV app
Apple TV app - Movies US charts:
Kohl's to cut 15% of office jobs due to virus-related slump
NEW YORK (AP) — Kohl's, whose sales have been hurt by the pandemic, said Tuesday that it will cut 15% of its office workers to save money.
Arizona prosecutors charge Uber backup driver with negligent homicide in first autonomous vehicle fatality
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona prosecutors charge Uber backup driver with negligent homicide in first autonomous vehicle fatality.
FedEx's profit jumps as residential deliveries soar
NEW YORK (AP) — FedEx's profit jumped 67% in its latest quarter, as online shopping soared among customers avoiding stores and shipments between businesses improved.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Wall Street gave up some of an early gain but still closed higher Tuesday. Good showings for big technology companies outweighed losses in banks and elsewhere in the market.
Struggling Kraft Heinz sells dairy brands to Lactalis
Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it is selling its natural cheese business — including its Cracker Barrel and Breakstone’s brands — to French dairy company Lactalis Group as part of a larger restructuring.
Asia Today: Vietnam to resume international flights
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam will resume international commercial flights to several Asian destinations starting Friday, after a monthslong shutdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak.