The head of the Teamsters said Sunday that he has asked the White House not to intervene if unionized UPS workers end up going on strike
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Endangered right whales’ decline worse than previously thought, regulators say
NOAA cautions that only about a third of right whale deaths are documented, so the total number of dead or injured animals could be much higher.
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Meta rejected dozens of women’s health ads. Democrats want answers.
Lawmakers want the Federal Trade Commission to probe a complaint against the giant.
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Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger
Russia has halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed people into poverty.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Powerball prize grows to $900 million after no jackpot winner drawn
Another Powerball drawing ends with no winner, sending the jackpot soaring to an estimated $900 million
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
York could soon become a frontrunner in banning all plastic utensils
The town Select Board is scheduled to consider whether to put a proposal to ban all single-use plastic utensils, containers, cups and straws on a November ballot.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Rate-setting practice for ‘standard offer’ power supply is costing Mainers millions
The state is the only one in New England where customers are locked into ‘standard offer’ prices for 12 months.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council to hold workshop on Ramada Hotel housing proposal
Affer a presentation to officials Tuesday, the council will discuss Lewiston Housing’s potential purchase.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Disappointing strawberry season ends on a sweeter note for some
Wet weather hampered the harvest and pick-your-own sales, but some farms say the season rebounded for a better-than-expected finish.
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Music as medicine: FDA approves stroke damage therapy from Portland startup
MedRhythms has gotten the green light to market a digital system that uses music to improve patients’ walking ability.