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MOSES LAKE — It takes a lot of training to make people look their best. “(A license to do) nails is 600 hours (…
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…
UK gets creative: Job bonus and eating out schemes announced
LONDON (AP) — The British government unveiled a raft of measures Wednesday it hopes will limit an anticipated spike in unemployment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Latest: EU urged to agree to 'ambitious' recovery fund
MADRID — The leaders of Italy and Spain, the two countries first affected by the coronavirus in Europe and among the worst-hit globally, are urging fellow members of the European Union to agree next week on “ambiti…
Philippines virus cases soar past 50,000 as lockdown eases
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus infections in the Philippines soared past 50,000 on Wednesday in a troubling milestone for a country that has reopened an economy on the brink of recession while sti…
Famed clothier Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — The storied Manhattan clothier Brooks Brothers is filing for bankruptcy protection.
How to organize important documents simply and safely
Tax filing deadlines inspire many of us to vow that we’re finally going to organize our papers.
Allstate acquires National General for $4 billion in cash
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Allstate is buying National General Holdings for $4 billion in cash, expanding the scope of its insurance holdings.
Walgreens dives into primary care with clinic expansion
Walgreens will squeeze primary care clinics into as many as 700 of its U.S. stores over the next few years in a major expansion of the care it offers customers.
Hottest commodity in Lebanon's economic chaos: The US dollar
BEIRUT (AP) — The lines snaked around the block. Then they swelled to fill the whole street, before they turned into a raucous mob of men shoving to the front of the line. There at the exchange bureau, they could b…