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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 (…
The Latest: Portugal rebukes Britain over virus travel curbs
LISBON, Portugal — Portuguese officials have rebuked the British government over its decision to exclude Portugal from a relaxation of travel restrictions.
Treasury posts partial list of small businesses that received $521 billion in gov't loans; companies employed 51 million
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury posts partial list of small businesses that received $521 billion in gov't loans; companies employed 51 million.
Uber buys Postmates, ups delivery game in $2.65 billion deal
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Uber has widened its reach in the fiercely competitive delivery market by acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the company said Monday.
Spain, Portugal press EU partners for swift deal on spending
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The leaders of Spain and Portugal pressed Monday for the European Union to clinch a deal by the end of this month on a recovery fund to help its 27 member countries weather the economic fall…
Second executive arrested in Wirecard scandal in Germany
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Another executive with bankrupt payment company Wirecard has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of aggravated fraud, prosecutors said Monday. The suspect, the head of a company subsidia…
Activity in services sector shows record rebound in June
WASHINGTON (AP) — Activity in the U.S. services sector rebounded strongly last month, but those gains are now being threatened by the resurgence of coronavirus cases in many parts of the country.
Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access pipeline shut down for additional environmental review more than three years after it began pumping oil — handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux …
Activity in US service sector shows big rebound to 57.1 reading in June but gain could be hurt by rising virus cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Activity in US service sector shows big rebound to 57.1 reading in June but gain could be hurt by rising virus cases.
Facebook, others, block govt requests on Hong Kong user data
HONG KONG (AP) — Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram will deny law enforcement requests for user data in Hong Kong as they assess the impact of a new national security law enacted last week.
Supreme Court upholds cellphone robocall ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a 1991 law that bars robocalls to cellphones.
No more delays: What to know about the July 15 deadline
It’s time to do your taxes — no more delays.
Croatia's opposition leader stepping down after vote defeat
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — The leader of Croatia’s main liberal opposition party announced his resignation Monday, a day after a crushing defeat in the country’s parliamentary election held amid a coronavirus spike.
Uber buys Postmates for $2.65 billion as food delivery companies try to survive a crowded, intensely competitive field
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber buys Postmates for $2.65 billion as food delivery companies try to survive a crowded, intensely competitive field.
Commerzbank shares jump after CEO, board chair quit
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in Germany's struggling Commerzbank rose more than 8% on Monday in the wake of the resignation of the bank's CEO and board chairman under pressure over the bank's sagging profits an…
French drug company accused of favoring profits over lives
PARIS (AP) — Accused of favoring profits over patients’ lives, French pharmaceutical company Servier Laboratories is facing millions of euros in potential fines and damages after a huge trial involving 6,500 plaint…