The company says the sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians are ‘inconsistent with our values.’
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Ford to appeal $1.7 billion verdict in Georgia pickup truck crash
The yearslong civil case involves what the plaintiffs’ lawyers called dangerously defective roofs on Ford pickup trucks.
Missouri voters to decide automatic forgiveness for past cannabis crimes
Only seven of the 19 states where marijuana is legal require some sort of judicial forgiveness.
Despite secrecy, technology grant program protects taxpayer funds, experts say
The $45 million administered by the Maine Technology Institute must follow strict rules about investment.
D.C.’s pioneering ‘Baby Bonds’ plan aims to narrow wealth gap
Each enrolled child will receive up to $25,000 when they reach 18 that can be used to for higher education, to invest in a business or make a mortgage down payment.
Georgia jury awards $1.7 billion in Ford truck crash case
The yearslong civil case involved what the plaintiffs’ lawyers called dangerously defective roofs on Ford pickup trucks.
Wendy’s pulls lettuce from sandwiches in few states amid E. coli outbreak
People in in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania reported falling ill.
West Gardiner home designer specializing in arch structures looks to expand nationally
A partnership between Archtype Structures and Shelter +7 in Greene has developed unique, high-efficiency homes with competitive prices.
For Republican governors, all economic success is local
Democrats say Republicans are taking credit for job growth that’s been enabled by Biden’s policies, even as they blame those same policies for inflation.
Russia’s Gazprom to shut gas pipeline to Europe for 3 days
Prices have surged as Moscow has reduced or cut off flows to a dozen EU countries, fueling inflation.