Silicon Valley investors behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree got off to a rocky start with the voters they need to build a green new city in Northern California.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Florida school vouchers can pay for TVs, kayaks and theme parks. Is that OK?
Supporters of the expansion don’t consider the program as wasting taxpayer money. They see it as allowing families to customize education according to their children’s interests.
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Posted inNation & World, News
In final hours before landfall, Hurricane Idalia stopped intensifying and turned from Tallahassee
Experts say the hurricane’s eye experienced a phenomenon that kept it from getting stronger.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Late-night hosts team up for ‘Strike Force Five’ podcast to benefit their out-of-work staff
Because their respective shows have been dark since the Writers Guild of America went on strike in May, all profits from the podcast will go to their respective staffs.
Posted inNation & World
No power and nowhere to stay as rural Florida starts recovering from Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia’s fast track over a sparsely populated region means Florida’s insurance industry isn’t expected to take nearly the hit it has with previous storms like last year’s Ian.
Posted inBusiness
This isn’t what I ordered: Lawsuits accuse Burger King, others of ads that misrepresent their foods
Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College football: A little perspective as Georgia goes for unprecedented three-peat
Commentary: No team has won three national titles in the AP Poll era, and the Bulldogs will be the 12th team with that chance.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 infections rise in Maine, and wastewater testing indicates more to come
Hospitalizations remain flat for now but are expected to increase this fall and winter.
Posted inMaine, News
In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices
One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can’t wait.
Posted inSports
ESPN names Cooper Flagg its top high school basketball prospect
The network’s website lists the Newport native and Montverde Academy senior as the nation’s best high school basketball prospect, regardless of class.