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Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch
This week, Boeing said the Starliner capsule’s problems aren’t a concern for the return trip and ‘the astronauts are not stranded.’
IRS delays in resolving identity theft cases are ‘unconscionable,’ independent watchdog says
An independent watchdog within the IRS reports that while taxpayer services have vastly improved, the agency is still too slow to resolve identity theft cases
Startup developing ‘vaccine’ to fight fentanyl addictions, overdoses
Fentanyl poisoning has been the leading cause of death for Americans between age 18 and 45 since 2019, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Augusta assisted living facility with history of violations slated to close in July
Capitol City Manor, a 29-bed facility on State Street, was under investigation in recent months for reports of abuse and neglect.
FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann’s not to claim foods contain allergens when they don’t
U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors found that a top U.S. bakery listed ingredients on labels even when they weren’t in the foods.
Maine’s civilian workforce returns to pre-pandemic size
Maine also filled 9,300 nonfarm jobs from May 2023 to May 2024, in large part thanks to gains in Maine’s health care and social assistance sector.
My Dad’s Place in Jay to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’
My Dad’s Place, owned by Lynn and Matt Brennick, will be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ show.
Consumer confidence in U.S. falls in June as Americans fret about near-term prospects
The labor market remains healthy but future slowing could trigger higher unemployment.
Tesla’s futuristic new Cybertruck faces a fourth recall
DETROIT — Tesla is recalling its futuristic new Cybertruck pickup for the fourth time in the U.S. to fix problems with trim pieces that can come loose and front windshield wipers that can fail. The new recalls, announced in documents posted Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each affect more than 11,000 trucks. […]