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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…
Trade deal at risk as EU says UK must honor Brexit agreement
LONDON (AP) — Prospects of a trade deal between Britain and the European Union appeared to dim Wednesday, with the EU saying that even the most minor U.K. breach of the Brexit withdrawal treaty would undermine what…
Former VW boss Winterkorn must stand trial in diesel scandal
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A German court has ruled former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn must stand trial on fraud charges in connection with the company's diesel emission scandal in which it sold cars with softw…
Strong start for stocks on Wall Street a day after sell-off
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are off to good start on Wall Street, a day after more steep drops in big technology companies pulled indexes sharply lower. Some of those tech giants were climbing early Wednesday, including…
Luxury goods giant LVMH cancels $14.5B deal for Tiffany
NEW YORK (AP) — Luxury goods giant LVMH is ending its takeover deal of jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co., saying the French government had requested a delay to assess the threat of proposed U.S. tariffs.
The Latest: United Arab Emirates has 883 new virus cases
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates —The United Arab Emirates has recorded 883 new coronavirus cases, the country’s biggest daily jump since late May.
EU says Britain must respect Brexit deal down to the letter
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is warning Britain that any breach, even the most minor detail, of the withdrawal treaty both sides signed, would break international law and undermine the little trust that is le…
4 home insurance pitfalls to avoid during hurricane season
For homeowners in coastal states, the 2020 hurricane season could mean financial disaster. Named storms are rolling in at a record pace, with as many as 25 expected in the Atlantic this season — twice the average n…
Latest fire extinguished on oil tanker off Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A fresh fire on a large oil tanker drifting off Sri Lanka’s coast was extinguished on Wednesday after burning for two days, the navy said, as experts prepared to salvage the vessel.
Chinese police deny use of force, detention of US reporter
BEIJING (AP) — Local authorities in China's Inner Mongolia region have denied they used force or detained an American reporter when she was questioned at a police station last week.
Nobel laureate warns arrests won't stop Belarus protests
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarusian authorities on Wednesday detained one of the two last leading members of an opposition council who remained free, moving methodically to end a month of protests against authoritarian…
Australian prime minister criticizes TikTok suicide video
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian regulators have ruled out prosecuting TikTok over an apparent suicide video under tough new laws prohibiting some forms of violent online images, but the prime minister urged s…
European shares open higher after bleak day in Asia
European stocks and U.S. futures advanced Wednesday after a day of losses in Asia following a sell-off of big technology stocks on Wall Street.
County plans hazardous waste collection event
Grant County Solid Waste invites businesses and agencies that generate small amounts of hazardous waste to participate in a disposal opportunity on Friday, Sept. 25.
New emergency grants available to small businesses in Adams County
Adams County Development Council is accepting applications for emergency grants up to $10,000 each for businesses with up to 20 employees in Adams County.
Falling prices flash warning light for Europe's economy
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A startling fall in consumer prices and a stronger euro have increased pressure on the European Central Bank to provide another blast of monetary stimulus in support of a drawn-out economi…