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SHANGHAI — Some docks in China are clogged with arriving shipping containers or iron ore. Warehouses overflow with goods that cannot be exported for lack of trucks. And many factories are idle because components are not reaching them. As Beijing tries to jump-start an economy hobbled by its coronavirus epidemic, one of the biggest obstacles […]

MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee electrician who police identified Thursday as the man who fatally shot five co-workers at one of the nation’s largest breweries enjoyed building guns, according to neighbors. Authorities said 51-year-old Anthony Ferrill opened fire at the Molson Coors Brewing Co. complex on Wednesday, killing five male employees before turning his gun on

The European Union has slapped sanctions on two senior members of the Turkish Petroleum Corporation February 27, 2020, 9:50 PM 2 min read BRUSSELS — The European Union on Thursday slapped sanctions on two senior members of the Turkish Petroleum Corporation and accused them of responsibility for illegal drilling in waters off the Mediterranean island

Facebook says it is canceling its annual conference for developers because of concerns about the virus outbreak February 27, 2020, 7:24 PM 3 min read The spread of the new coronavirus around the world is hitting companies hard as they suspend production, meetings, events and business travel. Here’s a look at the latest developments: MARKETS:

LONDON — Britain laid out its opening demands for upcomingtrade talks with the European Union on Thursday,including a blunt threat to walk away from the negotiating table if there is no progress within four months. The two sides appear headed for a rocky first round of negotiations as they try to forge a new relationship

Stocks are opening sharply lower, extending a weeklong rout and bringing the Dow Jones Industrial Average 10% below the record high it hit two weeks ago By DAMIAN J. TROISE and STAN CHOE AP Business Writers February 27, 2020, 3:36 PM 4 min read NEW YORK — Stocks fell sharply in early trading Thursday, extending

In Chester County, Pa., which produces more than 60 percent of the country’s mushrooms, immigration is top of mind. Harvesting is difficult work: It requires laboring from early in the day in growing houses, bending and stretching to twist the produce from its trays. In recent years, there have been too few people to complete

US economy grows at 2.1% in Q4 but spreading coronavirus could jeopardize future growth By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer February 27, 2020, 1:41 PM 3 min read WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.1% in the final quarter of last year, but damage from the spreading coronavirus is likely

Campaigners have won a court ruling to block the plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport on environmental grounds By DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press February 27, 2020, 11:44 AM 3 min read LONDON — Campaigners won a court ruling Thursday to block the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport

Tunisia has a new government at last, after four months of arguing among its rival parties By BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA Associated Press February 27, 2020, 9:06 AM 2 min read TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia has a new government at last, after four months of arguing among rival parties in the young North African democracy. After