Future of Holocaust research in Poland hinges on libel case

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Two Polish historians are facing a libel trial for a scholarly examination of Polish behavior during World War II, a case whose outcome is expected to determine the fate of independent Holocaust research under Poland’s nationalist government.

Quake kills 6 in western Turkey, rattles Greek island

ISTANBUL (AP) — A strong earthquake struck Friday in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing buildings in the city of Izmir in western Turkey, and officials said at least six people were killed and scores were injured.

Edmunds: The Chevrolet Corvette vs. the Porsche 911

The Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche 911 are closer competitors than they’ve ever been before. Both cars were redesigned for 2020, with big changes for the Corvette and small but effective evolutions for the 911.

Edmunds: The Chevrolet Corvette vs. the Porsche 911

The Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche 911 are closer competitors than they’ve ever been before. Both cars were redesigned for 2020, with big changes for the Corvette and small but effective evolutions for the 911.

Edmunds: The Chevrolet Corvette vs. the Porsche 911

The Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche 911 are closer competitors than they’ve ever been before. Both cars were redesigned for 2020, with big changes for the Corvette and small but effective evolutions for the 911.

Edmunds: The Chevrolet Corvette vs. the Porsche 911

The Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche 911 are closer competitors than they’ve ever been before. Both cars were redesigned for 2020, with big changes for the Corvette and small but effective evolutions for the 911.

Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending.

Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending.

Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Benz didn't worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he'd be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm's clients resumed spending.

World leaders rally in Jerusalem against anti-Semitism

JERUSALEM (AP) — Dozens of world leaders gathered Thursday in Jerusalem for the largest-ever gathering focused on commemorating the Holocaust and combating rising modern-day anti-Semitism — a politically charged event that has been clouded by rival national interpretations of the genocide.

Under Armour puts NYC flagship store on ice, restructures

NEW YORK (AP) — Under Armour's shares plummeted Tuesday after the company said it anticipates a big financial hit from the viral outbreak in China.

Under Armour puts NYC flagship store on ice, restructures

NEW YORK (AP) — Under Armour's shares plummeted Tuesday after the company said it anticipates a big financial hit from the viral outbreak in China.

Senate tech bill to counter China runs into GOP opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and other countries, including $50 billion in emergency funds to shore up domestic

Senate R&D bill to counter China runs into GOP opposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite opposition from a handful of Republicans, a sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and shoring up domestic

Workshop Tuesday to discuss possible revisions to downtown Moses Lake streets

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake residents are being invited to discuss a project that may mean some revisions to Third, Fourth and Fifth avenues, as well as roundabout at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Road L Northeast. The open house is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. April 29 at the Moses Lake Civic Center auditorium, 401 S. Balsam St.

Grant PUD eyeing nuclear options

Commissioners examine need to diversify power sources

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD officials will continue to look at building a small nuclear reactor, called a small modular reactor or SMR, in conjunction with the nuclear reactor engineering firm X-energy. Commissioners gave verbal approval to continuing the research at the regular meeting Tuesday, though at least one expressed concern. “I guess I have some reservations from the standpoint of the single focus on nuclear,” Commissioner Larry Schaapman said. Commissioners also asked for information on other forms of power production and the costs, risks and benefits associated with them. Chief Resource Officer Kevin Nordt said the group that’s been studying the options for generating power from other sources recommended dropping the PUD’s involvement in a second possible SMR project, and commissioners agreed.

Safe travels

SPOKANE — A lot of Thanksgiving, of course, is about family and friends and getting together. But – well, it’s November, late November at that. And everybody else’s family and friends will be getting together too.

North Carolina session to begin with COVID-19 aid consensus

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina legislative session anticipated months ago to repeat the acrimony from last year’s budget impasse between Republicans and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper begins Tuesday with expectations of consensus to address

Stoking industry

Local aerospace firm Stoke Technologies looks to remake rocketry in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — On roughly 23.5 acres of what used to be sagebrush-covered scrubland north of Moses Lake, engineers with Stoke Space Technologies are working to build the future of spaceflight. “Moses Lake is where we do our engine develop testing,” said Andy Lapsa, Stoke CEO and co-founder of the company with Tom Feldman. “We’ve started with our second-stage rocket engine. And, you know, as we need to grow our testing needs, we are hopeful that we can do that in Moses Lake as well.” Both Lapsa and Feldman are veteran rocket engine and propulsion engineers with Blue Origin, the Kent, Washington-based reusable rocket company founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, whose single-stage, reusable New Glenn rocket took actor William Shatner on a 10-minute ride to the very edge of space in October 2022. In addition to the New Glenn suborbital rocket, Blue Origin is working on its New Shepard launch vehicle, the company’s counterpart to SpaceX’s reusable first-stage-to-orbit Falcon 9 and rocket. Making rocket stages reusable reduces the cost of sending things like satellites, people and Tesla Roadsters into orbit and then across the solar system...

Edmunds: 5 fast and luxurious small SUVs

Small luxury SUVs have traditionally offered an appealing mix of practicality, refinement and upscale features. Now they’re also offering something else: high performance.