The United States is unlikely to pull the world economy out of its rut as it did in past downturns such as after the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s.
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Posted inNation & World
Worldwide virus cases double in 6 weeks, topping 20 million
It took six months for the world to reach 10 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
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Posted inNation & World
Man shot near White House had shouted threats, sources say
The man approached a uniformed officer just blocks from the White House, said he had a weapon and moved aggressively toward the officer before being shot.
Posted inSports
Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford adjusts to life inside the NBA bubble
Temperature and oxygen level checks are part of daily routine for University of Maine at Farmington graduate as playoffs set to start.
Posted inMaine, New England
Lawsuit challenges use of checkpoints miles from Canadian border
A federal lawsuit filed by ACLU affiliates in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont challenges the use of checkpoints by the U.S. Border Patrol nearly 100 miles from the Canadian border, saying they are beyond the patrol’s authority
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Rep. Pingree joins push for USDA to keep school meal waivers
Maine’s Democratic congresswoman says the federal government must renew waivers for programs that increase access to school meals amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Health, Nation & World
Fast food from these chains is ‘packaged in pollution,’ report says
Maine passed restrictions on so-called ‘forevever chemicals’ in 2019, and many restaurants have announced plans to reduce or eliminate PFAS in their materials.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter launches new free virtual education, support programs
The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter is offering free virtual support groups and education programs accessible to all living with dementia and their care partners. The association offers support groups that create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to develop mutual support and […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
When summer jobs vanished in pandemic, students lost more than money
One analyst said the number of students appealing for more financial aid this fall could double or triple.