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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Congress takes up a series of bills targeting China, from drones to drugs
Many of the bills scheduled for a vote this week appear to have both parties’ support, reflecting strong consensus that congressional actions are needed to counter China.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Apple’s iPhone 16 leaps into AI in attempt to turn a tech trend into a cultural phenomenon
The new iPhones – ranging in price from $800 to $1,200 – hit stores on Sept. 20.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Google faces another antitrust trial after ruling that declared search engine a monopoly
The Justice Department and Google each made opening statements Monday to a federal judge who will decide whether Google holds a monopoly over online advertising technology.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
A guns and gum picture raises concerns at Lewiston schools; officials rule out threat
A Lewiston High School student worried students and families with a picture of a pack of gum, two guns, and a text message that said “yo everyone come to school tomorrow, I got gum.”
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U.S. seeks new pedestrian safety rules aimed at increasingly large SUVs, pickups
The rule would cover all passenger vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less, but it’s aimed largely at SUVs and pickups, which have grown in size over the years, causing blind spots for drivers.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris, Trump ready for debate that could define rest of 2024 campaign
Tuesday’s faceoff, which may be the only presidential debate between the 2 nominees, could be the largest audience either faces before Election Day.
Posted inMaine
Department of Justice sues Maine over treatment of children with behavioral disabilities
The lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland says the state has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Posted inNation / World
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she completed chemotherapy, will return to public duties soon
The 42-year-old wife of Prince William had announced in March that she was being treated for an undisclosed type of cancer.
Posted inMaine, News
Four-year-old was in North Berwick day care’s driveway when she was killed
Police responded to the day care at 74 Buffum Road on Thursday afternoon to find the girl had been hit by another parent’s car.