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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…
The Latest: Coronavirus cases rise above 4 million in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO — The number of confirmed cornavirus cases in Brazil has risen above 4 million. Data the health ministry released Thursday evening also shows that the virus has caused nearly 125,000 deaths in Brazil…
100 million discounted meals eaten in UK during August
LONDON (AP) — Around 100 million discounted meals were eaten by British diners during August as part of a government drive to encourage nervous customers back to restaurants.
Tech slump sends stock market to its biggest loss since June
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s euphoria took a break Thursday, as steep losses in technology stocks dragged the rest of the market down with them.
Apple delays debut of anti-tracking tool in iPhone software
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple is delaying a new privacy feature in the next version of its iPhone operating system that will make it more difficult for app makers to track people online to help sell digital ads.
Smartsheet, Ambaralla fall; Carnival, Five Below rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Thursday:
NATO says Turkey, Greece agree to talks; Athens denies deal
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — NATO's chief said Thursday that alliance members Greece and Turkey have agreed to start “technical talks” to reduce the risks of military “incidents and accidents” in the eastern Mediterranean…
Dow Jones Industrial Average falls as much as 1,000 points as a steep drop in tech companies pulls rest of market lower
NEW YORK (AP) — Dow Jones Industrial Average falls as much as 1,000 points as a steep drop in tech companies pulls rest of market lower.
Hedge fund founder arrested in Neiman Marcus-linked case
NEW YORK (AP) — A hedge fund founder was arrested Thursday on charges that he defrauded creditors of the luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus by pressuring an investment bank not to bid against his hedge fun…
Nevada church resumes court battle over COVID-19 rules
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A rural Nevada church is trying again to persuade the 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals that the state's 50-person cap on religious gatherings is unconstitutional.
Army Cyber Command completes its move to Georgia base
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Army command dedicated to defending against hackers and other online threats celebrated its move into a new $366 million headquarters in Georgia on Thursday.
Jack Daniel's master distiller stepping down after 12 years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After 12 years of leading production of the powerhouse Jack Daniel's whiskey brand, Jeff Arnett is stepping down as master distiller, the company announced Thursday.
Pelosi, Mnuchin agree on plan to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration have informally agreed to keep a stopgap government-wide funding bill — needed to avert a shutdown at the end of this month — free of contro…
White House faces skepticism over prospects for a vaccine
Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day?
Jeep reveals hybrid Wrangler, 1st US battery-powered vehicle
DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler's Jeep brand is starting to offer gas-electric hybrid and eventually full electric powertrains across its lineup.
Campbell Soup shares fall despite strong earnings, sales
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Campbell Soup reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, boosted by people making more food at home because of the coronavirus pandemic.