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Bountiful: Somali Bantu farm in Wales reaping a harvest
80% of the commercial operation crop helps feed hungry Mainers.
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Depositors storm 5 banks as Lebanon’s cash crisis worsens
The break-ins reflect public anger at strict informal controls on withdrawals.
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California governor signs sweeping climate legislation
One law bill requires the state to reach carbon neutrality by 2045.
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Germany taking control of 3 Russian-owned oil refineries
The move aims to help ensure continued energy supplies.
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Treasury recommends exploring creation of digital dollar
The central bank currency would be a direct liability of the Federal Reserve, not a commercial bank.
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Wall Street falls as FedEx warning adds to market woes
All the major indexes have posted losses four out of the past five weeks.
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After serious breach, Uber says services operational
The hacker got access to systems where customer data such as driver’s licenses are stored, the ride-hailing service says.
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Oktoberfest back on tap as inflation comes to a head
For Germany’s brewers, rising costs go much deeper than simply the price of a round.
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Sugarloaf expansion on western slope gets preliminary approval
Boyne Resort proposes building condos, townhouses, ski trails and a high-speed lift on 450 acres.