At least 8 reproductive health-care groups have organized since the Supreme Court overturned Roe.
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Posted inBusiness
Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
The nearly 22 months it took to close the deal reflected concerns from rivals and government regulators that Microsoft could use its growing collection of games to lessen competition.
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Posted inBusiness
Congress Street Starbucks, set in landmark building, to close
The shop is located in the Hay Building at the junction of Congress and Free streets.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Jetport parking crunch irritates travelers, spurs plan to add another lot
With outbound passengers regularly filling 400 spaces at an offsite overflow lot, the Portland International Jetport plans to build another lot with more than 700 spaces.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
American Airlines will start direct service from Portland to NYC
Nonstop service from Portland International Jetport to New York’s LaGuardia Airport is scheduled to begin next June.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’
The studios announced that they had suspended contract negotiations, saying the gap between the two sides was too great to make continuing worth it.
Posted inBusiness, Word on the Street
Owner of Nebraska drive-in theater purchases former Skowhegan Drive-In sign
The Skowhegan sign will be transported to Alliance, Nebraska, where it will be displayed in some fashion at a drive-in there.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. inflation eased slightly last month as price increases extend slow descent
Prices are continuing to rise faster than is consistent with the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Ford says it’s at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers
United Auto Workers’ president said the union has waited long enough, ‘but Ford hasn’t gotten the message’ to bargain for a fair contract.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
The acting Social Security commissioner says the increase in benefits – estimated at $59 per month on average – ‘will help millions of people keep up with expenses.’