At the heart of the case is a dispute over a credit-scoring algorithm that plaintiffs say disparately impacted minority applicants.
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U.S. expands Russia sanctions to target Arctic natural gas projects, semiconductor chips
The move comes as President Biden prepares to join Group of Seven leaders for a summit in Italy, where one of their top concerns will be securing new ways to bolster aid to Ukraine and further constrain Russia.
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Cyrway defeats Perkins in Republican primary for state Senate seat in central Maine
Scott Cyrway received 54% of the vote in District 16, compared to Mike Perkins’ 45%, and will now face Winslow Democrat David LaFountain in the Nov. 5 general election.
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Farmington-based school district budget approved by voters
Seven towns approved the plan while three towns rejected it.
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Winslow voters approve $20 million school budget after council initially voted it down
After months of debate about added student support positions and an unprecedented council vote, residents handily approved Winslow’s school budget.
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Maine to add high-speed EV charging stations at 17 locations
The state is spending about $8.6 million to expand fast-charging EV stations throughout the state, extending the network to more rural areas to reduce range anxiety and make long-distance trips viable in an EV.
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What are the sticking points in the cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas?
Hamas this week accepted the broad outline but requested ‘amendments.’
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Federal Reserve sees progress on inflation but envisions just 1 rate cut this year
The policymakers said the economy is growing at a solid pace, while hiring has ‘remained strong’ and there has been ‘modest’ further progress toward its 2% inflation target.
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Senate District 24: Guzzetti, Tepler headed for recount in Sagadahoc County race
Denise Tepler narrowly edged out Jean Guzzetti, 1,817 votes to 1,795, according to unofficial election results.
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Maine Republican lawmaker quits in disgust after congressional primary
John Andrews of Paris said GOP voters picked the wrong man to take on U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and he can’t represent them any more.