So far, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden are playing what could be a dangerous game of chicken with the world’s largest economy in the middle.
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Vehicle right-to-repair question in Maine may be decided at the polls
The Maine Right to Repair Coalition said it has collected enough signatures for a referendum that might open certain types of vehicle diagnostic data to independent auto service shops.
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Obesity treatments catch drugmakers’ eyes as sales seen soaring
With nearly three in four U.S. adults considered overweight or obese, Wall Street has big expectations for the drug class.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Economic woes, war, climate change on tap for Davos meeting
But it’s never clear how much concrete action emerges from the elite World Economic Forum.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
John Kerry backs UAE oil chief to oversee U.N. climate talks
Still, activists equate the nomination to asking ‘arms dealers to lead peace talks.’
Posted inBusiness
Elon Musk’s next drama: Trial over his tweets about Tesla
Investors who owned the stock for a 10-day period in 2018 form a class-action lawsuit.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Kabul’s mannequins, hooded and masked under Taliban rules
One shopper says, ‘I feel like I see myself behind these shop windows, an Afghan woman who has been deprived of all her rights.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wine sales employees suing Nappi Distributors, alleging unequal pay, hostile work environment
At least one complaint against the Gorham company is allowed to proceed to trial, with jury selection scheduled for Feb. 6.
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Maine’s first-time homebuyers can’t get a foot in the door
The competitive market is boxing out newcomers at a time when Maine needs more young residents than ever to fill job openings.
Posted inBusiness
Estonian partner of Livermore Falls chaga farmers visits Maine
CEO of Chaga OÜ visits Just Niks Mycosilva owners in Livermore Falls to discuss benefits and potential of farming mushroom products in Maine.