Morning flights out of the Portland jetport were delayed or canceled as the issue affecting Microsoft 365 apps and services grounded United, American, Delta and Allegiant airlines in the U.S.
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Posted inBusiness
U.S. agency says apps that let workers access paychecks before payday are providing loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the apps are therefore subject to the Truth in Lending Act.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Lou Dobbs, conservative pundit and Fox Business host, dies at 78
An early and vocal supporter of Donald Trump, he hosted ‘Lou Dobbs Tonight’ on Fox Business from 2011 to 2021, following 2 stints at CNN.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston Housing receives $2.5 million more for Choice Neighborhoods development
The money is for the DeWitt development across from Kennedy Park.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Food Point Brazilian-style steakhouse opens on Main Street in Lewiston
The all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant offers meats, fish and vegetarian selections.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Boeing machinists threaten strike if contract negotiations fail
Negotiations between Boeing and the 32,000-member union began in March to replace the current agreement, which expires Sept. 12.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Schools & Education
Biden administration cancels another $1.2 billion in student loans for public service workers
The loans are being canceled through changes to an existing forgiveness program.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Artists are taking things into their own hands to protect their work from generative AI
They’re using programs that poison the well of art uploaded online in an attempt to scramble what AI sees, so it can’t emulate it without their permission.
Posted inBusiness
Green agendas clash in Nevada as company grows rare plant to help it survive effects of a mine
An endangered desert wildflower stands in the way of a mining company’s plans to dig for lithium to help speed production of batteries for green energy projects.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Once again, Castine revives its restaurant at Dennett’s Wharf
Staffed by a remarkably young team, the venue opened for business this month after winter storms that devastated the property left most townspeople doubting it could launch at all.