The case echoes many that say the Chinese government could harvest U.S. user data and use the platform to push pro-Beijing misinformation to the public.
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Hundreds of journalists strike to demand leadership change at biggest U.S. newspaper chain
In legal filing, the union says Gannett has gutted newsrooms and cut back on coverage to service a massive debt load.
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GM will invest over $1 billion in 2 Michigan plants
The company will build internal combustion vehicles throughout this decade, in addition to making electric vehicles.
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Norfolk Southern 1st railroad to give all workers sick time
Most others are still negotiating with their unions.
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Landlords, realtors ramp up spending ahead of rent control referendum
Backers of Question A, which would remove the 5% cap on rent increases when apartments turn over, have raised and spent far more than opponents headed into the June 13 election.
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Apple unveils headset that will place users between virtual, real world
Vision Pro will sell for $3,500 once it’s released in stores early next year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Despite high pay at Maine summer jobs, some workers look for other rewards
Seasonal hiring is ramping up in the state, and summer wages are high. But young workers don’t always take the top-dollar jobs.
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Wall Street leaps, nearly escapes bear market
Traders are largely expecting the Fed to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting in 2 weeks.
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YouTube will allow false claims about presidential elections
The immediate change is a reversal for the Google-owned video service.
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Bug in Chase Bank online banking causing double transactions, fees now resolved
Numerous Chase customers had posted on social media that their rent or bill payments were taken out of their accounts twice.