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Bridge collapse puts new scrutiny on how Italy builds, operates its infrastructure

By COLLEEN BARRY

A survey by CNR engineering group cited four other major highway overpass collapses just in the last two years — all related to structural weakness.

Why markets are so worried about Turkey

By STAN CHOE

The big fear is that the distress could spill over into other emerging markets and cause a cascading wave of losses.


Nordstrom beats 2Q forecasts

Nordstrom shares have risen 10 percent since the beginning of the year, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 index has increased 6 percent.


Walmart sees sales rise at stores and online, too

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO

Like many other retailers, Walmart is also benefiting from a stronger job market and rising confidence.


Kroger is testing driverless deliveries

Kroger will begin testing outside of Phoenix.


Rare sale near Rainier Beach Station: furrier's warehouse goes for $3.9M

By BRIAN MILLER

The building was until recently home to H.E. Goldberg & Co., a furrier that operated from 1912 until January of this year.

Stocks march ever higher

By MARLEY JAY

China and the U.S. said they will hold their first trade discussions in months, a potential sign of progress toward ending their trade war.


Previous Stories


August 16, 2018
Tips for minimizing your staff turnover
Fed rate hikes rattle emerging economies
Macy's rebound continues but share prices tumble
Best Buy to buy health-devices firm
Live-in storage units shut down in Boston
After straw ban, are balloons next?
NYC regulations could hurt Airbnb
Stocks tumble on potential China woes

August 15, 2018
3-week closure hurt Yosemite businesses
California may reshape pot rules as market struggles
City Council moves to preserve The Showbox
LA to install subway body scanners
Theaters add new feature: 3-screen immersion
Election fraud and marketing use same social media tactics
Home Depot roars back in 2Q
Bank fined $4.9B for housing bubble
Stocks jump as Turkey fears ease

August 14, 2018
Google watches your movements, like it or not
Not shoplifting, just pregnant with twins
Warren Buffett's investing continues to evolve even at 87
Oregon Coast gets fewer visitors, but spending is up
Council confirms Best as police chief
Warehouse sells for $5.3M
Northwest wheat heading to Yemen
Salmon released for ailing orca but she doesn't eat
Stocks tank on Turkey worries

August 13, 2018
Legacy of ‘Animal House’ remains in Eugene 40 years later
40 units set for restaurant site
Warehouse sells for $11.3M
U.S. budget deficit totals $76.9B in July
Tech giants still stumbling in the social world they created
Trupanion buys Georgetown HQ
Bothell site sells for $11.7M
Ex-Nike workers sue company over pay
Butch Cassidy Museum expanding

August 10, 2018
Family's dream home was once a meth lab
CBRE sells Met Park to Beacon for $435M
Redfin reports net income up $3.2M
Airlines, consumer groups ready for fight over bill
Hot market leads development group to switch 133 apartments to condos
Seattle soda tax gathers over $10M
J.C. Penney to open 500 baby shops
Samsung's new phone shows hardware innovation slowing
Energy stocks lower again

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