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Renovated low-income housing unveiled in Grant County communities
QUINCY — A new-and-improved Quincy Manor apartment complex was unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday. “Today is not on…
Virus aid talks collapse; no help expected for jobless now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment at week's end, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will …
India to ban imports of 101 items of military equipment
NEW DELHI (AP) — India said Sunday that it will ban the imports of 101 items of military equipment in an effort to boost local production and improve self-reliance in weapons manufacturing.
FAA employees who oversee airplane makers report pressure
Federal employees overseeing Boeing and other aircraft makers say they face pressure from the companies and fear retribution from their own bosses if they raise too many safety concerns, according to a survey of th…
S&P 500 ekes out 6th straight gain following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s big rally let off the accelerator on Friday, despite a better-than-expected report on the U.S.
Potential Kodak deal paused until 'allegations are cleared'
NEW YORK (AP) — A government agency said a potential deal to have Eastman Kodak help make generic drugs is being paused until allegations of insider trading at the once mighty photography company are cleared.
Asia Today: Australian state records 466 cases, 12 deaths
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian state of Victoria recorded 466 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths, including another man in his 30s. The figures were released as the city of Melbourne remained in lockdo…
The Latest: China sees drop in new locally transmitted cases
BEIJING — New locally transmitted cases of coronavirus in China fell to just 14 over the past 24 hours, the National Health Commission reported Monday. The low figure was offset, however, by 35 cases brought into t…
Trump allows some unemployment pay, defers payroll tax
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday bypassed the nation's lawmakers as he claimed the authority to defer payroll taxes and replace an expired unemployment benefit with a lower amount after ne…
The Latest: India adds 1,000 dead, 62,000 new infections
NEW DELHI — India has registered a record 1,007 fatalities in the past 24 hours as fresh coronavirus infections surged by another 62,064 cases.
This Week: Consumer prices, Tapestry earns, retail sales
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
The Latest: Israel allows outdoor performances to resume
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says officials have agreed to allow live performances to resume.
Mauritius races to contain oil spill, protect coastline
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Thousands of students, environmental activists and residents of Mauritius were working around the clock Sunday, trying to reduce the damage to the Indian Ocean island from an oil spill after a s…
Insider Q&A: Leader for independent restaurants hit by virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amanda Cohen is a leader of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a new lobbying group of chefs and restaurants that was formed in response to the viral pandemic. Professionally, Cohen is the chef…
Postal Service emerges as flash point heading into election
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The Latest: Planned layoffs at British companies surge
LONDON — The number of British companies planning to cut staff numbers in June was five times higher than in the same month a year earlier, in an ominous sign of COVID-19’s economic impact.