Balmy climes sweep much of the continent as 2023 begins.
2023
Posted inBusiness
Fed minutes: Officials cite strong hiring to justify hikes
The board expects to raise interest rates this year more than they had previously forecast.
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Posted inBusiness
Amazon, Salesforce jettison jobs in latest tech worker purge
Amazon said that it will be cutting about 18,000 positions and Salesforce is laying off about 8,000 employees.
Posted inBusiness
Egyptian pound sees largest single-day fall since IMF deal
Since the start of 2022, the currency lost more than 60% of its value against the dollar.
Posted inBusiness
Coinbase to pay $100 million in settlement with New York regulators
Officials citer significant failures in the cryptocurrency trading platform’s systems for spotting potential criminal activity.
Posted inNation & World, News
Cuban migrants flow into Florida Keys, overwhelm agencies
It is a dangerous 100-mile trip in often rickety boats but more Cubans are taking the risk amid deepening and compounding political and economic crises at home.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump urges support for McCarthy, warns Republicans about embarrassment
Trump’s exhortation seemingly had little effect on McCarthy’s foes on Wednesday, as they voted against McCarthy in roughly the same numbers on two more ballots by midafternoon.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Wednesday’s college roundup: UMaine rallies for overtime win
Women’s basketball: Adrianna Smith leads the Black Bears past UMass Lowell, 70-63.
Posted inNation & World
Sitting ducks? Russian military flaws seen in troop deaths
Ukraine’s strike on a Russian-held town was one of the deadliest single attacks since the war began.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Cheverus/Yarmouth scores late to earn first victory
Ryan Franceschi plays the hero in a 1-0 win over Gorham