Stocks tumble as virus fears spark sell-off; Dow falls 453

U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down by more than 450 points, as investors grappled with fresh worries about the spread of a new virus in China that threatens global economic growth.

Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170

Health care companies led a broad slide in U.S. stocks Friday as increased fears over the spread of a deadly outbreak of coronavirus rattled markets.

Technology companies, retailers lead U.S. stocks higher

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Monday, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes to all-time highs.

Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170

Health care companies led a broad slide in U.S. stocks Friday as increased fears over the spread of a deadly outbreak of coronavirus rattled markets.

Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170

Health care companies led a broad slide in U.S. stocks Friday as increased fears over the spread of a deadly outbreak of coronavirus rattled markets.

Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

President Donald Trump says he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains. Trump told reporters gathered in the Oval Office on Monday automakers "need a little bit of time" to relocate production to the U.S.

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

Rodríguez’s government expects the changes to serve as assurances for major U.S. oil companies that have so far hesitated about returning to the volatile country. Some of those companies lost investments when the ruling party enacted the existing law two decades ago to favor Venezuela’s state-run oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela SA, or PDVSA.

Commerce Department names Economic Development and Competitiveness czar

OLYMPIA — Andrea Chartock has been tapped to lead the state’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, according to an announcement from the Washington State Deparetment of Commerce, which administers that office. Chartock was previously with the international development company DAI and has more than 25 years of experience in global economic development, spanning more than 30 countries.

Wilderness in Idaho, the West is subject to review by Trump administration, Wilderness Society says

Public has until Aug. 14 to comment on review of wilderness management policies undertaken by US Department of Interior

“They are dependent on management by federal land management agencies that is outlined in all those policies the current administration is reviewing and potentially rolling back,” Carroll said in a phone interview. “Without those management practices in place, or with significant rollback of those management policies, you could see wilderness across the West be under threat from potential development, potential road building and the potential handing over to the private sector.”

Wilderness in Idaho, the West is subject to review by Trump administration, Wilderness Society says

Public has until Aug. 14 to comment on review of wilderness management policies undertaken by US Department of Interior

“They are dependent on management by federal land management agencies that is outlined in all those policies the current administration is reviewing and potentially rolling back,” Carroll said in a phone interview. “Without those management practices in place, or with significant rollback of those management policies, you could see wilderness across the West be under threat from potential development, potential road building and the potential handing over to the private sector.”

The Latest: WHO says COVID-19 spread in Europe accelerating

GENEVA — The World Health Organization says there has been a “further acceleration” in the speed of COVID-19's spread in Europe, which was responsible for about half of the globe’s new cases reported last week.

Road to Saudi ties with Israel being paved, cautiously

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, the most powerful Arab nation and home to Islam's holiest sites, has made its official position on the region's longest-running conflict clear: Full ties between the kingdom and Israel can only happen when peace is reached with the Palestinians.

GOP White House hopefuls wait to see what Trump does next

WASHINGTON (AP) — When a party loses the White House, a new crop of presidential hopefuls typically begin moving quickly to lay the groundwork for a run in the next campaign.

Bundys draw big crowd to Paradise

Cliven Bundy received a minute-long standing ovation when he arrived in the Old Paradise School on Saturday.

Root & Rye: Culinary students show off skills with restaurant

The artisan sandwich and soup pop-up restaurant is open through May 2. Patrons can expect innovative sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and beverages.

The Latest: FEMA says federal employee has COVID-19

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Work hard, play hard: Sports events bring business to Northwest Montana

The tourism bureau has worked to establish or grow other events like those in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Gould said they offer marketing support and event grants, which can help cover associated costs for tournaments, like referees, equipment rentals and more.

The Latest: Virus cases slow in China, but up in Hong Kong

BEIJING — New locally transmitted cases of the coronavirus reported in China have fallen into the single digits, but Hong Kong is seeing another rise in hospitalizations and deaths.

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