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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…
Trump fires TVA chair, cites hiring of foreign workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he had fired the chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority, criticizing the federally owned corporation for hiring foreign workers.
HSBC says net profit plunged 96% as pandemic took hold
LONDON (AP) — Europe’s biggest bank, HSBC, said Monday that its net profit plummeted 96% in the second quarter of this year as lower interest rates combined with the downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic tool ho…
US retailers that have sought bankruptcy protection in 2020
Following is a list of retailers that have sought bankruptcy protect in 2020.
Sale of Speedway gas stations buys Marathon breathing room
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The $21 billion sale of Speedway gas stations has bought Marathon Petroleum some breathing room as the global pandemic continues to quash travel and smother demand for gasoline and jet fue…
New York prosecutor seeking Trump's tax returns cites reports of 'protracted criminal conduct' at the Trump Organization
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutor seeking Trump's tax returns cites reports of 'protracted criminal conduct' at the Trump Organization.
Trump fires Tennessee Valley Authority chair, citing executive compensation, hiring of foreign workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump fires Tennessee Valley Authority chair, citing executive compensation, hiring of foreign workers.
US manufacturing improves in July, future clouded by virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing improved again in July with a key gauge of activity rising further into expansion territory.
Stocks rally worldwide following stronger economic reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is starting August with more gains, and stocks are climbing Monday following encouraging reports from around the world on the economy.
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing improved again in July with a key gauge of activity rising further into expansion territory.
Liz Weston: Can you have too much credit?
People who care about their credit scores tend to obsess about some things they probably shouldn’t, such as the possibility they might have too much credit.
US construction spending declines 0.7% in June
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. construction spending fell again in June, the fourth straight decline as the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the economy.
Wall Street rises with global markets; Big Tech leads again
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is starting August with more gains, and U.S. stocks are climbing in early Monday trading following encouraging reports from around the world on the economy.
Ukrainian police detain man threatening to blow up Kyiv bank
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Police detained a man who allegedly threatened to set off an explosive device at a bank in Ukraine's capital and demanded to speak with journalists Monday.
US manufacturing shows further improvement in July with an ISM reading of 54.2
WASHINGTON (AP) — US manufacturing shows further improvement in July with an ISM reading of 54.2.
Clorox becomes 'it' brand in world sheltered in place
Sales at Clorox jumped 22% in its most recent quarter with millions of people growing more vigilant about cleaning routines in the pandemic. The company also announced Monday that Linda Rendle will become its CEO i…