A judge ruled that the ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation – a seismic decision that could shake up the internet.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in U.S. and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
U.S. wariness of China, coupled with Beijing’s desire to protect its technological competitiveness, threatens to rupture ties between the world’s two largest economies.
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Posted inNation & World, News
UN fires 9 staffers after finding they may have been involved in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
The U.N. secretary-general’s office did not elaborate on the UNRWA staffers’ likely roles in the attack.
Posted inCommunity
Tour of Six River Farm set for Bowdoinham Aug. 14
The tour, running about an hour will be followed by FOMB’s Annual Meeting and potluck supper featuring live music by the popular duo Cribstone.
Posted inNation & World, News
UK prime minister to set up ‘standing army’ of police to deal with rioting across Britain
Keir Starmer blamed the violent disorder on far-right activists and misinformation on social media that whipped up anger over a stabbing rampage that left 3 girls dead.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid
The raid sparked a national debate about press freedoms focused on Marion, a town of about of about 1,900 people in the rolling prairie hills.
Posted inCommunity
Plein Air Art Festival to begin in Yarmouth Aug. 14
This 10-day festival offers something for everyone, whether you want to try your hand at making art, or just want to enjoy meeting artists and seeing them in action.
Posted inNation & World, News
Bangladeshi prime minister resigns, flees country as protesters storm her residence
Sheikh Hasina’s departure came after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule.
Posted inMaine, News
New Maine state flag design unveiled
Voters will decide in November whether to adopt the new design, which features a realistic pine tree rather than a popular stylized version.
Posted inHealth
Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?
Some recent studies seem to suggest taking a new and more cautious look at plastic water bottles and frozen meal containers.