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AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:32 a.m. EST
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Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 4:17 a.m. EST
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Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...
Washington Voters Approve Plan to Diversify WA Cares Fund
(The Center Square) – Washington state voters are passing Senate Joint Resolution 8201, a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the state to invest funds for the WA Cares long-term care program in a wider range of assets, like the stock...
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André Burakovsky scores against his former team, but the Chicago Blackhawks lose 3-1 to the Seattle Kraken
SEATTLE — Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday. Jamie Oleksiak also scored for the Kraken, and Joey Daccord finished with 29 saves. André Burakovsky scored...
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Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu Capital in $5.2 billion deal
Hong Kong - Starbucks said on Nov 3 it would sell control of its China operations to investment firm Boyu Capital in a deal valued at US$4 billion (S$5.2 billion), in one of the most valuable divestments of a China unit by a global consumer...
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Washington State vs Oregon State Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight — College Football Week 10
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) drops back for a pass. It’s the first of two meetings between the Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers that will determine the Pac-12’s final champion, as...
Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu
Starbucks said it would sell control of its operations in China to Boyu Capital in a deal that values the business at $4 billion - one of the largest divestments of a China unit by a global consumer company in recent years. The Seattle-based...
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Economic anxiety grows during shutdown and the final push to Election Day: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: The shutdown is intensifying anxiety over the economy, and some Republicans are sounding the alarm. Gubernatorial hopefuls in New Jersey and Virginia make their final push ahead of Election Day. And the Trump administration...
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Loons’ slow start ends in Game 2 loss in Seattle
Minnesota United’s slow start Monday cost them Game 2 of the MLS Cup Playoff series. The Seattle Sounders rode three first half goals and an insurance goal late in the second half to produce a 4-2 in at Lumen Field in Seattle. A make-or-break Game...
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Meet the investor buying 60% of Starbucks' China business in a $4 billion deal
Starbucks' China business is getting a big jolt with a new majority owner. The Seattle-based coffee chain announced on Monday that it would sell a large part of its China business to private equity firm Boyu Capital. In a deal valued at $4...
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Seattle Paying Up To 53% More Than The National Average For Gasoline
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Zero Hedge
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Gas prices are falling across much of the United States, but Seattle drivers are still paying a premium, according to Fox 13 Seattle. The national average for a gallon of gas is $3.066. In Washington state, the average jumps to $4.388 per gallon....
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AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:52 a.m. EST
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Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...
When will rental price increases slow down in the Seattle-area?
WASHINGTON — With the rent in Western Washington higher than ever and a newly passed statewide rent cap, many are wondering when they will see some sort of rent relief. Some experts believe the rental market has entered a window that’s much...
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Starbucks sells majority stake in China business to Boyu Capital in $4B deal
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News.Az
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Starbucks announced Monday that it has sold a majority stake in its China business to Boyu Capital in a deal valuing the unit at $4 billion. Under the agreement, Boyu will hold a 60% stake, while Starbucks will retain the remaining 40%, News.Az...
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California Republicans sue over passage of Prop 50
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - One day after California voters approved Proposition 50, redrawing the state's congressional district lines to boost Democratic representation in Washington, state Republicans filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles today...
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49ers predicted to trade for 28-sack edge rusher at the deadline
The 2025 trade deadline is here, and there will undoubtedly be plenty of moves made before the end of the day Tuesday. The Week 9 games helped teams decide whether they wanted to be buyers or sellers. One team that will almost definitely buy is...
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Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu, aims for rapid growth
The coffee chain has been credited with creating the market for coffee in China after entering in 1999 [HONG KONG] Starbucks said that it would sell control of its operations in China to Boyu Capital in a deal that values the business at US$4...
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Starbucks seals deal to sell 60% of China business to private-equity firm
Starbucks agreed to sell a 60 per cent stake in its Chinese operations to a private-equity firm, ending months of speculation about whether the US coffee chain would divest itself of its mainland operations amid dimmer business prospects and the...
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10 Free Things to Do in Seattle
How to visit Seattle without breaking the bank. Sprawling urban centers like New York and Los Angeles might get all the fanfare, but there’s a reason Seattle remains a secret hiding in plain sight: locals don’t want everyone to know how great it...
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Packers, NFL trade recap ahead of deadline
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The Post-Crescent - Wisconsin
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The NFL season has reached the midway point in 2025. Nine weeks down, nine to go. So, who will be buyers and who will be sellers as the second half of the 2025 season is upon us? What moves are made by the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4 will help...
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