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Hiring event connects job seekers with jobs
MOSES LAKE — At least one person came away very happy from the Fall Hiring Event and Resource Fair at WorkSource …
'U ok?' Virus-era friendships can be both crucial & fraught
A single mother hunkering down at home with a teenage daughter, Sharon Litwin sees her friends, like most people these days, only virtually. Even so, they’ve been a crucial lifeline.
Naples' beloved pizza is back after virus shutdown eases
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Wood is burning again in Naples’ pizza ovens, giving a symbolic and savory boost to Neapolitans after a two-month coronavirus lockdown meant an end to their most iconic and favorite food.
How do I get money from the US coronavirus relief deal?
How do I get a relief check as part of the $2.2 trillion economic rescue package?
California governor orders Orange County beaches to close
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered beaches in Orange County to close until further notice.
Surf's down in California: Governor set to close beaches
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will order all beaches and state parks closed starting Friday after people thronged the seashore last weekend despite his social distancing order that ai…
Make a financial recovery kit to rally faster after disaster
So far, 2020 has been a year of disruption for many Americans. Finances and lives have been upended by the mental, physical and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. And now, another threat looms: storm and…
Before the virus: Looking back on some last 'normal' moments
The coronavirus scare has done something to time.
Liz Weston: How to ask your bank or lender for help
Many banks, credit card issuers and other lenders have promised to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. They’re offering to defer or reduce payments and waive interest charges and rebate fees for those …
Alcohol consumption slightly down under Belgian lockdown
BRUSSELS (AP) — A university research survey has found that alcohol consumption in Belgium is remaining mostly stable during the country's coronavirus lockdown, with only one out of four respondents saying they are…
VIRUS DIARY: My new life felt small. Then came coronavirus.
NEW YORK (AP) — “Home is wherever I’m with you,” the song rang out from the speaker. And the tears streamed down my face. In Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ jaunty tune lay my deepest pain. That after the end…
Gloomy summer looms as pandemic cancels US festivals, trips
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Thelma Uranga is sprucing up her back deck in Chicago, hoping to host some small gatherings to take the place of the summer’s usual neighborhood festivals built on music, food and time with f…
Bad hair days: Virus confounds stylists in a fashion capital
NEW YORK (AP) — Sara Gilmore has swapped out her hairbrush for a paintbrush.
Is it safe to order take-out during the pandemic?
Is it safe to order food via take-out or delivery?
Car tech to guard against distracted driving
Distracted driving puts not only drivers on the road at risk but also passengers, cyclists and pedestrians. In 2018, it led to the deaths of 2,841 people, according to the most current data from the National Highwa…
You've probably got all you need to make fabled `stone soup'
As the days go by, I am being forced to become more creative with my cooking. I've always been a fan of stews and hearty soups, and I make them all year round to stock my freezer. That stash has started to run low …