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Fuel prices slightly elevated this week
MOSES LAKE — After weeks of steady increases, fuel prices across Washington and the nation largely held steady thi…
Many Zimbabweans sell goods from their cars in hard times
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Cars have become mobile markets in Zimbabwe where enterprising residents are selling goods from their vehicles to cope with economic hardships caused by the coronavirus.
China's economy rebounds to 3.2% growth in latest quarter as anti-virus controls ease
BEIJING (AP) — China's economy rebounds to 3.2% growth in latest quarter as anti-virus controls ease.
China accuses Britain of helping Washington hurt Huawei
BEIJING (AP) — China accused Britain on Wednesday of colluding with Washington to hurt Huawei after the Chinese tech giant was blocked from working on a British next-generation mobile phone network.
Fed survey says economy has picked up but outlook cloudy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve says economic activity has picked up in most regions of the country but still remains well below pre-pandemic levels with the country facing high levels of uncertainty.
Congress eyes new virus aid as school, health crisis deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two months after House Democrats approved a $3 trillion
Asian shares retreat as virus vaccine rally fades
Shares fell back in Asia on Thursday after markets worldwide rallied on rising hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Merged Fiat Chrysler-PSA company to be called Stellantis
DETROIT (AP) — When Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler merges with France's PSA Groupe early next year, the new company will be called Stellantis.
China summons US ambassador, says US blocks its development
BEIJING (AP) — China has accused the U.S. of seeking to obstruct its development with recent steps to sanction officials who undermine local autonomy in Hong Kong, summoning the U.S. ambassador in Beijing to lodge …
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery fell 45 cents to settle at $40.75 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude oil for September delivery fell 42 cents to $43.37 a barrel.
Hogan announces $501M unemployment insurance fraud case
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland uncovered a massive criminal enterprise involving identity theft and more than 47,500 fraudulent unemployment insurance claims in the state adding up to more than $501 million, Gov. L…
Prominent Twitter accounts including Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Gates were hacked in an apparent bitcoin scam
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Prominent Twitter accounts including Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Gates were hacked in an apparent bitcoin scam.
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OPEC and allies to ease cuts, allow more oil production
NEW YORK (AP) — Ministers from the OPEC cartel have agreed to allow more oil to flow from the taps, saying demand for oil is growing as economies take steps to reopen.
Rising virus totals force rethink of bars, schools, tourism
MITO, Japan (AP) — Bars may be off the menu and many schools look set to remain closed for months to come as the new coronavirus causes more illness and death in many countries and the U.S. South and West.
US bars Pakistani flights after pilot-license scandal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States downgraded the safety rating of Pakistan's aviation system and will block Pakistan's airlines from launching service to the U.S.