As the Canadian contract talks were coming down to the wire, CSX broke with the U.S. freight rail industry’s longstanding practice of negotiating jointly for years with the unions.
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Nvidia eyes return to record as AI spending bonanza continues
Concerns about the returns from AI investments recently contributed to a tech selloff, although that dip was readily bought amid signs that economic growth remains resilient and rising confidence that the spending on AI itself will stay strong.
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In the biggest speech of her career Thursday night, Harris hopes to tell her story first
The vice president’s rapid ascent means few Americans know her life story. She wants to tell it before the Republicans do.
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Maine DEP downplays Brunswick chemical spill risk to private drinking wells
The Department of Environmental Protection plans to ask nearby residents for permission to test their private drinking water wells, but it will not be sampling every one.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Schemengees Bar & Grille co-owner David Lebel dies at 57
The Lebels bought Schemengees more than a quarter century ago because, they once said, they both loved pool so much.
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New ‘great game’ unfolds in Pacific as U.S., China vie for maritime routes
The ‘Great Game’ reference harks back to 19th-century competition for influence in Central Asia between the British Empire and Russia’s tsarist rulers.
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Inflation is falling, but the next president could bring it back
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are pushing economic ideas that – whatever their merits – could raise prices on many goods and services, some economists said.
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Lewiston police search for missing teen
Alyssa Jasper, 14, of Lewiston, left home on her own accord Saturday evening, police said.
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Cornel West remains on Maine ballot after review of signatures
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said there were enough valid signatures to qualify the former Harvard professor and independent candidate to run for president.
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A tale of 2 retailers: Target reverses sales slump while Macy’s reports another decline
Grocery aisle deals and an emphasis on affordable but stylish clothes has helped Target reverse a yearlong sales slump.