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October 2019 Cole County business permits Cole County issued 28 building permits in October 2019, as follows.Kevin and Allyse Keeney, 5929 Scruggs Station Road, accessory — garage. Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Give wisely to veterans charities Throughout November, Americans honor military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to be careful when donating to charities that emphasize heartbreaking stories of disabled veterans. by Michelle Gleba Better Business Bureau Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: On-Site Oil opens up shop in old Rollins Automotive under new name After opening 15 years ago, On-Site Oil Change will relocate under a new name over the next few weeks. by Nicole Roberts Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:00am

BizBeat: Dillard's transitions into clearance center Customers will soon see regularly discounted products at the Dillard's store in Capital Mall. by Nicole Roberts Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:00am

BizBeat: Jefferson City's Dressbarn closing up shop Dressbarn in Jefferson City will close by the end of the year, manager Michelle Warner said last week. by Nicole Roberts Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:00am

Despite fires, California wine is doing just fine for now HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — If you're worried wildfires might have created shortages of Northern California's 2019 cabernet sauvignon, or even just imparted it with an undesirable smoky flavor, you can relax. Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:00am

Medicare’s outpatient ‘Part B’ premium going up to $144.60 WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare said its “Part B” premium for outpatient care will rise to $144.60 a month next year, an increase of $9. Published Nov. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

Stocks push past latest trade-war confusion to more records NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market capped another week of healthy gains Friday, but it ended on more of a befuddled note than a bang as confusion about the U. Published Nov. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

Hopes rise that lifting tariffs could allow US-China accord BEIJING (AP) — The prospects for a preliminary breakthrough in the U.S.-China trade war improved Thursday after the two sides agreed to reduce some punitive tariffs on each other’s goods, though the full extent of the rollback wasn’t clear. Published Nov. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

Report on Uber crash questions testing of self-driving cars DETROIT (AP) — Documents released this week by a federal agency raise questions about whether a self-driving Uber SUV that ran down a pedestrian last year should have been allowed on public roads for test purposes. Published Nov. 8 2019 @ 12:05am

US stock indexes hit pause, hold close to record levels NEW YORK (AP) — A meandering day of trading left U.S. stock indexes close to their record highs Wednesday, as strong gains for health care companies jousted with sharp drops in energy stocks. Published Nov. 7 2019 @ 12:05am

Apple launches new privacy website, but policies unchanged CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple is expanding its website on privacy with more explanations about its commitments, though its policies and practices aren’t changing. Published Nov. 7 2019 @ 12:05am

Stocks have been rallying this fall after a weak summer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the market that continues mostly upward, even though there’s still plenty to worry about. Published Nov. 6 2019 @ 12:05am

US trade deficit falls to $52.5 billion in September WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell in September to the lowest level in five months as imports dropped more sharply than exports and America ran a rare surplus in petroleum. Published Nov. 6 2019 @ 12:05am

Second McDonald’s executive out after CEO fired McDonald’s lost its top human resources executive Monday, days after the company’s CEO was fired for having a relationship with an employee. by the Associated Press Published Nov. 5 2019 @ 12:05am

Apple commits $2.5B to combat California housing crisis Apple has committed $2.5 billion to ease California’s housing crisis, eclipsing similar pledges by fellow Silicon Valley giants Google and Facebook to address a lack of affordable housing in a region where affluent tech workers have helped drive up the cost of homes. by the Associated Press Published Nov. 5 2019 @ 12:05am