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After lengthy discussion, Royal City food truck ordinance approved
ROYAL CITY — After more than a year of discussion, Royal City has a revised ordinance governing food trucks. “T…
More blowout profit from tech companies push S&P 500 higher
More blowout profit reports from big tech companies pushed the S&P 500 to an all-time high Wednesday.
Facebook: Apple privacy changes will muck up online ads
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook is pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices — and putting app developers in the middle.
The Latest: World Economic Forum a digital Davos in summer
GENEVA — The World Economic Forum is delaying its annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland, until next summer out of health concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Homeless essential workers face greater risk of COVID-19
At the beginning of the pandemic, Tiffany Cordaway’s biggest struggle was finding a place to shower. She worked two jobs in northern California, disinfecting medical equipment during the day and caring for an elder…
No sweat: Dick's crushes 2Q as consumers focus on fitness
At home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick's Sporting Goods. The retailer's second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street's expectations as consumers continue to f…
More blowout profit from tech companies nudge S&P 500 higher
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mixed on Wall Street Wednesday, but more gains for technology stocks are nudging the S&P 500 toward another record.
The Latest: Philippines reach 200,000 coronavirus cases
MANILA, Philippines — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Philippines surged past 200,000 Wednesday. The country has the highest number of infections in Southeast Asia.
McDonald's internal investigation extends beyond ousted CEO
An internal investigation by McDonald’s of potential misconduct has extended beyond its former CEO who was forced out late last year.
Orders for big-ticket US manufactured goods jumped 11.2%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods jumped 11.2% in July, the third consecutive monthly gain.
The Latest: City in China resumes large-scale virus testing
BEIJING — The city of Urumqi in China’s northwest resumed large-scale virus testing of residents Wednesday to stop a coronavirus outbreak, the government announced.
Distance learning can fit into your back-to-school budget
For many students, “going back to school” this fall could be just a figure of speech.
Edmunds: Is it time for a plug-in hybrid vehicle?
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles — typically abbreviated as PHEVs — make up a very small percentage of vehicle sales, but they can be a smart pick for a certain kind of shopper.
Thailand vows to step up action vs 'illegal' online sites
BANGKOK (AP) — A top official in Thailand said Wednesday that his country will step up action against online content that breaks its laws, two days after forcing Facebook to block a group that was posting material …
Global shares retreat as investors await Fed chair's speech
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly lower Wednesday as investors looked ahead to a much anticipated speech by the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Lobster fisher's pro-Trump speech sets off political spat
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine lobster fisher spoke in favor of President Donald Trump's trade policies during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, earning a rebuke from the state's Democratic party, whic…