China stocks sink
NPR: China’s slowed-economy saga continues as stocks dip to lowest since 2014, coinciding with oil price decline. Europe also faces economic hurdles due to the cost deflation of crude oil. Read the full story.
From the Wires
Housing, consumer data shows strength
REUTERS: Data shows U.S. economic bounce-back. Americans consumer confidence increased in January and housing prices rose in November against a stock dive. Manufacturing and exports still face challenges. Read the story here.
How much did Washington farmers lose because of the drought?
CAPITAL PRESS: Farmers in Washington state lost at least $336 million because of last summer’s drought.
The future is here as meatpacking company wants to employ robot butchers
NPR: Another industry hopes to replace workers with robots.
GM invests in Lyft
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Company puts $500 million behind Uber competitor.
Pediatrician wants us to treat ADHD differently
NPR: “ADHD does a disservice to children as a diagnosis,” doctor says.
Apps emerge to serve procrastinating shoppers
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Tech companies fill space created by last-minute shoppers.
You can now stream the Beatles’ albums
NEW YORK TIMES: The Beatles’ music will finally be made available on music streaming services.
More than 3,000 Washington prisoners released because of glitch
NORTHWEST NEWS NETWORK: A computer error allowed 3,200 inmates an early release.
Deportations drop to lowest level since 2005
NPR: The number of people deported by the federal government decreased in 2015.