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New report raises alarm over antisemitic attacks and incidents reaching a 43-year high

by Jaweed Kaleem Los Angeles Times March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

The number of incidents reported in Maine has grown, although cases remain rare here.

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TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears

by KELVIN CHAN and HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

The CEO of TikTok is being grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.

Nation & World, News

Slovakia delivers first 4 Soviet-era MiG-29 jets to Ukraine

by Associated Press March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

On Friday, the Slovak government approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, becoming the second NATO member to heed the Ukrainian government’s pleas.

Nation & World, News

Jill Biden calls on men to step up for women’s rights

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

First lady Jill Biden didn’t mince words as she lamented that women find themselves relitigating ‘battles that we thought we had won a long time ago.’

Business, Nation & World

TikTok sends online influencers to Washington as its troubles grow

by KELVIN CHAN, HALELUYA HADERO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press March 22, 2023

Lawmakers will grill the company’s CEO on Thursday about concerns over user data falling into the hands of the Chinese government.

Business, Nation & World

German group sues Facebook owner Meta over death threats

by Associated Press March 22, 2023

Environmental Action Germany demands that cities enforce air quality rules by banning certain heavily polluting vehicles.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

‘Winnie the Pooh’ slasher film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas

by KANIS LEUNG Associated Press March 22, 2023

For many, the character is a playful taunt of China’s President Xi Jinping.

Business, Health, Nation & World

Senators press Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike

by TOM MURPHY Associated Press March 22, 2023

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., notes that the drugmaker has made over $20 billion in profits over the past two years, and the U.S. government contributed billions toward the shots’ development.