Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a roundtable discussion in Portland in the wake of the Dec. 18 storm.
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Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy, saying it exploits mother and child
The pontiff called the practice ‘despicable’ as he included the ‘commercialization’ of pregnancy in a speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
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Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales continue to grow, but the market is getting crowded
Sales hit $217 million in 2023, a 36% increase over the previous year, although some store owners believe saturation will lead to the closure of some businesses.
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Trump claims immunity from prosecution in Georgia
Legal experts say Trump is unlikely to prevail on his immunity claims. But the motions could delay the cases against him beyond next November’s election.
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White House will review Defense Secretary Austin’s lack of disclosure on his hospital stay
Late Monday, the Pentagon, which also is looking into the matter, issued an update saying Lloyd Austin ‘is recovering well.’
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‘SNL’ star Michael Che defends Golden Globes host Jo Koy amid criticism
Che, a stand-up comedy veteran and longtime ‘Weekend Update’ co-anchor, suggested comics should take a stand against hosting gigs.
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Judges in England, Wales given cautious approval to use AI in writing legal opinions
The guidance is rife with warnings about the limitations of the technology and possible problems if a user is unaware of how it works. One criticism: Judges don’t have to disclose their use of the technology.
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CES 2024 is upon us. Here’s what to expect from this year’s annual show of all things tech
CES, the Consumer Technology Association’s annual show of all things tech, is kicking off in Las Vegas this week.
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100,000 firms have joined a database aimed at unmasking shell company owners
As of Jan. 1, most U.S. firms must report identifying information about who directly or indirectly owns or controls them.
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Explosion at historic Fort Worth hotel injures 21 and scatters debris downtown
The blast flung doors and entire sections of wall onto the road in front of the 20-story hotel, where rescue crews found several people trapped in the basement.