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Basin hospitals honored by state association
MOSES LAKE — Four local hospitals were awarded the Achievement of Quality Excellence by the Washington State Hospi…
Eurozone unemployment capped by support programs _ for now
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — At first glance, unemployment across the 19 countries that use the euro currency appears remarkably low in the face of a savage recession brought on by the coronavirus. It's unlikely to re…
US factories expand faster in August; orders, production up, but hiring shrinks
WASHINGTON (AP) — US factories expand faster in August; orders, production up, but hiring shrinks.
US construction spending increases tiny 0.1% in July after string of losses related to pandemic shutdowns
WASHINGTONU (AP) — US construction spending increases tiny 0.1% in July after string of losses related to pandemic shutdowns.
US construction spending edges up tiny 0.1% in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending edged up a tiny 0.1% in July, breaking a string of losses due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Samsung touts $2,000 foldable phone as a 'VIP' experience
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Samsung's second attempt at a foldable smartphone will come with a $2,000 price tag and a few elite perks aimed at affluent consumers still able to afford the finer things in life during to…
A room with a view? We're looking for one with a door.
Without warning last spring, millions of parents found themselves working from home while their kids attempted to do schoolwork under the same roof. The changes happened so quickly that families — especially those …
Uber to require that passengers provide face-mask selfies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they're wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Philippines won’t support US blacklisting of Chinese firms
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Rodrigo Duterte will allow Chinese companies to participate in infrastructure projects in the Philippines even if they are blacklisted by the United States, his spokesman said T…
Zoom stock surges, market value tops Boeing, Starbucks
NEW YORK (AP) — A Zoom call has become an integral part of daily life during the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, Wall Street acknowledged as much by boosting the videoconferencing company's market value above tha…
GM, Ford complete US contracts to build breathing machines
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it has finished making 30,000 medical breathing machines for the U.S. government to help treat coronavirus patients.
German parliament set to hold inquiry on Wirecard scandal
BERLIN (AP) — German opposition parties plan to trigger a parliamentary inquiry into the downfall of bankrupt payment company Wirecard, a development that could be uncomfortable for the government ahead of an elect…
Thai finance minister quits 1 month after appointment
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s finance minister resigned unexpectedly Tuesday after less than a month in the job, in which he was responsible for helping restore an economy slammed by the coronavirus.
The Latest: Berlin protesters must wear masks to curb virus
BERLIN -- Authorities in Berlin say protesters must wear face masks to curb the spread of the coronavirus after a demonstration where thousands ignored social distancing rules last weekend.
Tesla announces plans to sell up to $5B in new stock shares
DETROIT (AP) — A day after its 5-for-1 stock split took effect, Tesla announced plans Tuesday to sell up to $5 billion worth of common shares.
Turkey renews call for dialogue, sharing of resources in Med
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister said Tuesday his country favors a dialogue with rival Greece that would lead to the fair sharing of resources in the eastern Mediterranean, where the two countries ar…