The deal calls for solar projects capable of generating 1.2 gigawatts of electricity in Maine, Illinois and Maryland.
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IMF head expects less than 3% global economic growth in 2023
‘Poverty and hunger could further increase, a dangerous trend that was started by the COVID crisis,’ Kristalina Georgieva said.
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Day’s Jewelers to move Waterville corporate offices to The Elm on College Avenue
The company will lease the first floor from local businessman Bill Mitchell, who says the City Council chambers and First Congregational Church United Church of Christ and its related Essentials Closet will remain on the lower level of the building.
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IRS pledges more audits of wealthy, better customer service
The agency’s newly released strategic operating plan lays out the specifics of how the IRS will allocate the $80 billion, through the fiscal year 2031, that was approved in that legislation.
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Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so
Many think they are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages, but others say they aren’t much more than a gimmick.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine
Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Applications for unemployment rising, but still at low levels
The Labor Department reported Thursday that the number of applications has exceeded 200,000 since early February – above previous estimates.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
No driver? No problem. Robotaxis eye San Francisco expansion
Cruise, a subsidiary of GM, and Waymo, a spinoff from Google, still must navigate around potential roadblocks.
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New Ram electric pickup can go up to 500 miles on charge
The 654-horsepower truck also can travel from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
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Biden says tech companies must ensure AI products are safe
His reminder reflects the emergence of easy-to-use tools that can generate manipulative content and realistic-looking synthetic media known as deepfakes.