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U.S., China agree to discuss export controls
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says she and her Chinese counterpart also agreed to set up a group to discuss other commercial issues.
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Hawaii power utility faults county firefighters for devastating wildfire
Hawaii’s electric utility takes responsibility for the initial fire, but said firefighters declared the blaze contained and left the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby.
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Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury
Climate activism has intensified in the past few years as the planet warms to dangerous levels, igniting more extreme heat, floods, storms and wildfires around the world.
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How PayPal is using AI to combat fraud, and make it easier to pay
Artificial intelligence has been the buzzword of 2023 ever since ChatGPT made its public debut earlier this year.
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Unusually heavy rainfall has flooded Maine basements, some for the first time
Water tables have risen and drainage systems are overwhelmed by this wet summer, resulting in costly cleanup headaches for homeowners.
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Economy’s solid growth could require additional Fed hikes to fight inflation, Powell says
Substantially higher loan rates, a direct result of the Fed’s rate hikes, have made it harder for Americans to afford a home or a car or for businesses to finance expansions.
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Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to authorize strikes against Detroit companies
United Auto Workers union said Friday that results are still being tallied, but so far 97% have voted in favor of authorizing one or more strikes against Stellantis, General Motors and Ford.
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Hannaford executive hired to lead Good Shepherd Food Bank
Maine’s largest hunger-relief organization chose Heather Paquette, a longtime leader at Hannaford Supermarkets, to chart its future growth.
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Democrats accuse tax prep firms of undermining effort for free file tax returns
The IRS in May announced that it would launch a pilot program for the 2024 filing season to allow taxpayers to file directly to the agency for free.