Authorities believe the Teamsters boss disappeared in suburban Detroit in 1975 while meeting with reputed mobsters.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
State environmental board lets permit stand for transmission line project
But the energy corridor’s fate still hinges on a Maine Supreme Court ruling on the validity of a 2021 referendum that was designed to kill the $1 billion construction project.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine Chamber, trade groups ask for delay in forever chemicals reporting law
They say they don’t have enough time or information to comply with the requirement, which takes effect in January.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
U.S. Rep. Pingree calls for investigation of Chipotle for possible union busting after Augusta store closes
Pingree wants the National Labor Relations Board to investigate why the restaurant in Augusta closed just hours after workers filed their intent to unionize.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months
But the total number of those collecting benefits fell last week.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Facebook gives users new way to see all their friends’ posts
The new option is designed to address complaints from users who believe they have been missing interesting posts because Facebook’s algorithm omitted them from their feeds.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Europe’s central bank raises interest rates first time in 11 years
The ECB’s surprise hike for the 19 countries using the euro currency was larger than expected.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
EU draws up energy plan in case of Russian gas cutoff
The measures will be discussed at an emergency meeting of energy ministers on July 26.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tesla just 1% to blame for fiery crash that killed two, jury finds
A teen was driving 116 mph in a 30 mph zone, after having a dealership disable the car’s speed limiter.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fidelity Charitable sets $4.8 billion record in grants for 6 months
Donor-advised funds let donors enjoy tax deductions and investment gains on their donations before they give the money away.