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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…
United will warn 36,000 workers they could be laid off
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
Serbian leader backtracks on lockdown amid chaotic protests
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Police fired tear gas to disperse rock-throwing protesters in Serbia’s capital on Wednesday as violence erupted for the second day in a row during demonstrations against the president’s hand…
Brooks Brothers, worn by Lincoln and Kennedy, goes bankrupt
NEW YORK (AP) — Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old company that dressed nearly every U.S. president, filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, the latest major clothing seller to be toppled by the coronavirus pande…
Saudi, Briton join race for top WTO post ahead of deadline
GENEVA (AP) — Britain and Saudi Arabia put forward late entries Wednesday for the contest to become the next director-general of the World Trade Organization, joining six others hoping to lead the Geneva-based trad…
Wall Street drifts as tech stock gains offset other losses
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting on Wednesday, as more gains for big tech companies help make up for weakness elsewhere across Wall Street.
'A hot mess': Americans face testing delays as virus surges
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With a cough and shortness of breath, it took Austin, Texas, resident Sam Lee three tries to get a COVID-19 test.
United Airlines sending layoff warnings to 36,000 employees, nearly half its work force, as pandemic obliterates travel
CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines sending layoff warnings to 36,000 employees, nearly half its work force, as pandemic obliterates travel.
Confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hit 3 million, with many millions more probably infected
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hit 3 million, with many millions more probably infected.
Saudi, Briton join race for top WTO post as deadline looms
GENEVA (AP) — Britain and Saudi Arabia put forward late entries for the contest to become the next director-general of the World Trade Organization, joining six others aspiring to lead the Geneva-based trade body t…
EU bets on clean hydrogen to decarbonize and boost economy
The executive branch of the European Union unveiled plans Wednesday to boost the production of clean hydrogen as part of its goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 amid criticism from environmental activists an…
Serbian leader backtracks on virus lockdown after protest
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president backtracked Wednesday on his plans to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown in Belgrade after thousands protested the move and violently clashed with the police in the capital.
Renters face financial cliff ahead; limited help available
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope.
Mexico's López Obrador sees Lincoln Memorial, Juarez statue
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mexico’s
Wall Street glides, S&P 500 on pace for 6th gain in 7 days
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are gliding higher in early Wednesday trading, as more gains for big technology companies help Wall Street return to its upswing.
Housing market heats up, cruise industry in murky waters
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Wednesday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of t…