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McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girl
The case is reminiscent of the famous hot coffee lawsuit of the 1990s.
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G-7 talks focus on ways to fortify banks, supply chains
But Beijing lashes back, accusing the club of wealthy nations of hypocrisy.
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Biden nominates new Fed vice chair, Fed board member
Meanwhile, despite its moves, the central bank is grappling with rising interest rates, inflation and a shaky banking system.
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California’s governor says state budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion
The state’s progressive tax code relies on wealthy taxpayers whose income is closely tied to the performance of the stock market.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
FAME to offer second cycle of Thrive Maine loans
Total of $29 million in forgivable small-business loans ranging from $10K to $500K will be available.
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United pilots picket for higher pay as pressure builds before summer travel season
Delta Air Lines reached a deal with its pilots earlier in 2023, which raised pay rates by 34% over four years.
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McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girl
A jury in Florida says McDonald’s and a franchise holder are at fault after a Happy Meal item fell on a child’s leg and caused second-degree burns.
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Construction starts on Topsham Market Basket
Market Basket is building its third Maine store at the Topsham Fair Mall.
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Peloton is recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes in the U.S. Here’s why
The bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.