The automaker is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to produce light yet rugged vehicles that will travel farther and faster than the lunar rovers that carried NASA’s Apollo astronauts in the early 1970s.
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Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and ‘Shark Tank’
The $8.45 billion deal is the latest in the media industry that’s aimed at boosting streaming services to compete against Netflix and Disney+.
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Exxon Mobil board members lose seats in climate fight
Shareholders vote to replace at least two directors with people who are seen as better suited to handle the challenges of climate change.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Countries that rely on tourism are racing to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
The patchwork of rules around the globe can be hard to follow for anyone planning a trip.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Prosecutors convene grand jury for next stage of criminal investigation into Trump
The development signals that the Manhattan district attorney’s office was moving toward seeking charges as a result of its two-year investigation.
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Royal Caribbean gets first CDC go-ahead for test cruises in late June
The cruise company will be able to conduct simulated cruises with volunteer passengers in late June.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: New hires, Italian truffles, and a beer barrel to call your own
Chef Cara Stadler makes some changes at Bao Bao Dumpling House in Portland, and Tao Yuan in Brunswick.
Posted inBusiness
Consumer confidence ticks down in May, but remains strong
With restrictions easing, economists anticipate a rise in spending.
Posted inBusiness
Fast-cash house flippers flood poor neighborhoods in U.S.
Wholesalers have taken advantage of low interest rates and the tight housing market.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine bill to require companies to pay for packaging disposal clears committee
Companies could reduce their liability by creating independent recycling programs or reducing the amount of packaging on the products they sell.