The carrier halted its use of the aircraft over concerns new 5G services could interfere with airplane technology that measures altitude.
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U.S. jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest level since October
A surge in COVID-19 cases has set back what had been a strong comeback from last year’s short but devastating coronavirus recession.
Marijuana delivery bill would allow access throughout Maine
A legislative committee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill to allow recreational marijuana stores to deliver to all towns, regardless of whether they allow retail sales.
Stocks extend 2022 losses as investors brace for rate hikes
Every major index set new lows for the year for the second day in a row.
Maine labor department mistake reveals personal information
Documents were loaded into the incorrect accounts, making the benefits and other details available for others to see for a brief period.
Starbucks drops its vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
The reversal by the coffee giant, which employs 228,000 people in the U.S. is among the most high-profile corporate actions in response to the high court’s decision.
Yellen: Biden’s pandemic relief bill ‘like a vaccine’ for economy
The treasury secretary touts the president’s American Rescue Plan at a gathering of America’s mayors in Washington.
Airlines cancel some flights after reduced 5G rollout in U.S.
Carriers that rely heavily on the wide-body Boeing 777 canceled flights or switched to different planes following warnings from the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing.
New York AG says Trump’s company misled banks, tax officials
The Trump Organization issues a statement calling the investigation ‘baseless, and politically motivated.
Construction to begin soon on new East Coast offshore wind farm
The South Fork Wind project will be about 19 miles southeast of Block Island and 35 miles east of Montauk Point, at the eastern tip of New York’s Long Island.