The discrepancy between where Trump Media’s shares trade and how the underlying business performs indicates that investors use it as a way to bet on Trump’s push for reelection.
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A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
Crews are undertaking the complicated work of removing steel and concrete at the site of the bridge’s deadly collapse into the Patapsco River after a container ship lost power and crashed into a supporting column.
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In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time – with a focus on seniors
With just 1 formal employee and a team of volunteers, Fake News Cleaner has hosted more than 500 events, connecting with college students, elementary school children and older adults.
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United Airlines is asking pilots to take time off because of a shortage of new Boeing planes
A month ago, United said it was contractually due 191 planes this year and 127 next year but expects to receive only 88 this year and 64 in 2025.
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NASA satellite could help identify best places to grow oysters, scallops in Gulf of Maine
Two University of Maine researchers are involved with an effort to log the most detailed data on record about the color and health of the ocean. The findings could have a range of impacts in Maine.
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Technical education is becoming increasingly popular. Can Maine’s programs meet the demand?
Career and technical education center directors say statewide increased enrollment in programs is positive, but some are concerned about staffing and space limitations.
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Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete
Meanwhile, some near the site took time on Easter Sunday to reflect on the 6 workers presumed to have plunged to their deaths in the collapse.
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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fool’s Day joke
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo, or other personal information stored on the service.
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Mild winter takes a toll on Maine’s outdoor sports, seasonal economy
The 2023-24 winter was devastating for the snowmobile industry and the communities that rely on visitors coming to enjoy Maine’s trails.
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What does the Baltimore bridge collapse mean for Maine’s supply chains?
The effects won’t reach the state for over a month, one expert said. But there could be delays in restocking various goods, and consumers may see prices go up.