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New jobless claims in state, Spokane County continue downward trend

New jobless claims in the state continued to trend downward last week, marking the fourth consecutive week of declines, according to the Washington State...

U.S. trade deficit rises to 12-year-high $679 billion

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit rose 17.7% last year to $679 billion, highest since 2008, as the coronavirus disrupted global commerce and confounded...

Canada blocks cruise ships for a year, ending Alaska trips

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block many ships from...

Oil price nudges toward $60 a barrel with global supplies tightening

Oil rose toward $60 a barrel in London as global supplies tighten while the demand outlook improves with the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines. Brent...

Pizza chains eye potential record for Super Bowl

From stockpiling toppings to doubling the number of staff on the schedule, pizza restaurants across the U.S. are preparing for what could be their...

Apple car reports fuel speculation about deal

Speculation that Apple is seeking a partner to develop its own electric vehicle swept through South Korea and Japan, where shares of major car...

U.S. employers add just 49K jobs, underscoring virus' damage

WASHINGTON — America’s employers barely added jobs last month, underscoring the viral pandemic’s ongoing grip on the economy and likely adding momentum to the...

Stocks rise on Wall Street, despite dismal jobs report

By Damian J. Troise Associated Press NEW YORK — Stocks were moving higher in afternoon trading on Friday, despite the fact that Wall Street...

Grocery industry suing Seattle over new hazard-pay law

SEATTLE — Two grocery industry trade groups have filed a lawsuit against the city of Seattle over its new law mandating $4 an hour...

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