Grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas allow patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine interlibrary loans to resume after board approves book delivery service
However, it remains unclear when the service that delivers books to libraries across the state will restart.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine on an ‘irreversible’ path to NATO, but only after war ends
In another boost for Ukraine, the U.S., the Netherlands and Denmark announced Wednesday that the first NATO-provided F-16s were on their way to Ukraine.
Posted inBusiness
The U.S. housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers?
Economists are projecting mortgage rates will ease modestly by the end of this year. But a small decline in rates may not be enough to entice home shoppers and persuade homeowners it’s a good time to sell.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Fed chair Jerome Powell not prepared ‘yet’ to say he’s confident about inflation
The Fed chair has avoided giving any strong signals on the timing of interest rate cuts, though he has emphasized policymakers face risks from both moving too quickly or too slowly to take action.
Posted inSports
Lorenzo Musetti ousts Taylor Fritz after Novak Djokovic reaches Wimbledon semis with walkover
In women’s quarterfinals, No. 4 Elena Rybakina beats No. 21 Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-2, while No. 31 Barbora Krejcikova eliminates No. 13 Jelena Ostapenko.
Posted inBusiness
Investors spot opportunities in distressed U.S. commercial property market
About 64% of the $400 billion the industry has set aside for property investment is targeted at North America, the highest share in 2 decades, according to data compiled by Preqin.
Posted inNation & World, News
Beryl’s remnants drop tornadoes, heavy rain from Great Lakes to New England
A flood watch was in effect for parts of multiple states, including Maine, and rainfall warnings were issued for portions of southern Canada.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Opening statements in actor Alec Baldwin’s trial to give roadmap to manslaughter case
The shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins nearly 3 years ago sent shock waves through the film industry and led to one felony charge against Baldwin that could result in up to 18 months in prison.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Olympics, Sports
Celtics guard Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on U.S. Olympic team
The American men’s basketball team will go to Paris with three members of the NBA champion Celtics – White, Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday.