The recall is a sign of stepped-up scrutiny of the electric vehicle maker.
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As Europe’s farmers find common cause in grievances, governments race to offer concessions
Farmers on the continent take their grievances over inflation, foreign competition and the costs of combating climate change to the streets.
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Microsoft says state-backed Russian hackers accessed emails of senior leadership team members
In a blog post, Microsoft said the intrusion began in late November and was discovered on Jan. 12.
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U.S. didn’t just avoid a recession – it’s adding hundreds of thousands of new jobs
Employers added a surprisingly robust 353,000 jobs in January in a further sign of economic strength.
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University of Maine at Augusta online programs receive national rankings
This distinction underscores UMA’s commitment to accessible, high-quality education and strong performance among peers.
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Task force calls for reforms to regulate hidden hospital fees
A group, formed in response to a Press Herald investigation, recommends changes to Maine law to address often confusing and frustrating hospital billing practices.
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Walmart to build or convert 150-plus stores in next 5 years. It hasn’t opened new stores in 3 years
Walmart plans to build or convert more than 150 U.S. stores in the next 5 years, while continuing to remodel existing stores
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Proposal would extend program for low-income electricity customers struggling to pay bills
A law that helps customers catch up on past-due electric bills by forgoing a portion of the past amount is set to expire in September.
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Major automakers may be using Chinese aluminum produced with forced labor, rights group says
China is accused of running labor transfer programs in which minorities are forced to toil in factories as part of a longstanding campaign of assimilation and mass detention.
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More than 200 staffers with Chicago Tribune and 6 other newsrooms begin 24-hour strike
Strikers are protesting what they say are years of ‘slow-walked’ contract negotiations and unfair wages.