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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: COVID-19 more prevalent in poor New Mexico areas
SANTA FE, N.M. -- A top state health official is warning that COVID-19 infections are far more prevalent in low-income areas of the New Mexico, potentially straining Medicaid health care.
US officials: No new environmental study for nuclear lab
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The National Nuclear Security Administration says it doesn’t need to do an additional environmental review for Los Alamos National Laboratory before it begins producing key components for t…
Emission abates from leaking natural gas well of Texas coast
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — The emission from a leaking natural gas well off the Texas coast could no longer be seen from shore by Wednesday and was down to about 5 percent of what it was the day before, officials…
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Wall Street extended its milestone-setting rally Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed more than 450 points and the S&P 500 jumped to its biggest gain since July.
Wall Street has biggest gain since July, sets more records
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 450 points Wednesday as the stock market notched its best day in nearly two months.
Fed survey finds widespread pessimism about economic future
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest Federal Reserve survey of U.S. economic activity found generally modest gains in August but also pessimism about the future given the threats posed by the coronavirus.
Fed survey finds US economy had generally modest gains in August but activity remained below pre-pandemic levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fed survey finds US economy had generally modest gains in August but activity remained below pre-pandemic levels.
US agency posts online map to track autonomous vehicle tests
DETROIT (AP) — If you've ever seen one of those self-driving vehicles with strange equipment on the roof and wondered where it's going, then there's a website for you.
Federal budget deficit to hit record $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 costs, recession
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal budget deficit to hit record $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 costs, recession.
Macy's posts $431 million loss as sales drop 36%
NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s got more people to shop on its website and app, but it wasn’t enough to make up for plummeting sales inside its department stores.
Greece holds bond sale ahead of defense spending boost
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece raised 2.5 billion euros ($2.96 billion) in a bond auction Wednesday, taking advantage of low borrowing rates to boost state cash reserves needed for pandemic relief and emergency defen…
The Latest: Italy reaches 100,000 daily coronavirus tests
ROME – Italy registered a new surge in coronavirus infections, which rose by 1,326 on Wednesday.
Bank of England: Return of UK office workers to take time
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England said Wednesday there are perfectly understandable reasons why the majority of office workers have yet to return to their pre-lockdown workplaces despite new coronavirus guidance fr…
Business owners tap into savings to withstand pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — When the coronavirus outbreak forced cruise lines to cancel trips to Alaska, it wiped out Midgi Moore’s tour business, leaving her with thousands of dollars in deposits to refund.
Mercedes-Benz unveils new flagship S-Class sedan
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Daimler AG on Wednesday unveiled the new version of its Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan, the company's most important model and one it hopes will generate fat profits to help the Stuttg…