Should Russia’s creditors declare a default, the work-out would likely be lengthy and could involve the courts.
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After 3 months of war, life in Russia has profoundly changed
Three months after the Feb. 24 invasion, many ordinary Russians are reeling from blows to their livelihoods and emotions.
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Facebook, Instagram to reveal more on how ads target users
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it will start publicly providing more details about the demographics and interests of audiences who are targeted with political ads.
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Zelensky urges ‘maximum’ sanctions against Russia
He also pushed for the complete withdrawal of foreign companies from Russia to prevent supporting its war and said Ukraine needs at least $5 billion in funding per month.
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Marijuana labeling system ‘not an effective or safe way’ to detail what’s inside the products, study finds
Researchers say the common practice of just describing the effect of different strains obscures the diversity of chemicals and that a standard ‘weed labeling system’ is needed.
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78,000 pounds of infant formula arrives in U.S.
Sunday’s flight brought 15 percent of the specialty medical grade formula needed in the U.S., a White House official says.
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Consumers defy inflation to support economy. For how long?
Consumers as a whole are showing surprising resilience, not only sustaining their spending but increasing it even after adjusting for inflation.
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As energy prices rise, thousands of Mainers at risk of losing power
More than 2,000 Maine households have been disconnected over the past month, and tens of thousands more are struggling with past-due balances.
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Central Maine business briefs 0522: Franklin Memorial Hospital honors 9 nurses and direct care professionals
People & Places: KeyBank surpasses goal, providing more than $26 billion focused on economic access and equity across the U.S.
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Final-hour rally yanks Wall Street from edge of bear market
Rising interest rates, high inflation, the war in Ukraine and a slowdown in China’s economy have been worrying investors.