they call the ChatGPT program a ‘massive commercial enterprise’ that is reliant upon ‘systematic theft on a mass scale.’
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Fed keeps interest rates unchanged but it expects another increase this year
Even as inflation has slowed significantly, the job market and the economy have remained resilient, confounding expectations that the Fed’s series of hikes would cause widespread layoffs and a recession.
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Read the text of Gov. Mills’ radio address on Question 3
When you walk into the voting booth this November 7th, there will be a whopping eight referendum questions for your consideration – and a few of them have enormously high stakes for Maine and for our future. Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills and thank you for listening. Now I don’t feel the need to […]
Posted inBusiness, News
Mills urges voters to reject public utility takeover
The governor cited uncertainty about the long-term benefits of Pine Tree Power, and its initial cost.
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Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for holiday season. Target says it will add nearly 100,000
The announcement from the 2 companies follows news from Macy’s Inc. on Monday that it will add more than 38,000 full- and part-time seasonal employees.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council extends timeline for Martel School demolition, redevelopment
The council agreed to extend the timeline for the project, but delayed action on a request for additional financial support.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Prices at smaller utilities work their way into debate over Maine’s energy future
Backers of Pine Tree Power tout lower rates at customer-owned utilities, but comparing those rates with investor-owned utilities is complicated.
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Auto workers threaten to expand targeted strike if no progress by Friday
So far the strike is limited to about 13,000 workers at a Ford assembly plant in Michigan, a GM factory in Missouri and a Stellantis plant in Ohio.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Family says 14-year-old discovered iPhone taped to back of toilet seat on flight to Boston
American Airlines said in a statement after the incident that officials at the airline ‘take this matter very seriously and are fully cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation.’
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Judge sides with Auburn in appeal against Stable Ridge development
The appeal of the Planning Board’s approval of the second phase of construction was filed in Androscoggin County Superior Court by Auburn resident and mayoral candidate Jeff Harmon.