Panama and Costa Rica have set up a bus system to speed the flow of migrants from the Darien Gap to Costa Rica’s border with Nicaragua.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
Carla Bley, restless composer and jazz pianist, dies at 87
Her compositions included the wistful standard ‘Ida Lupino’ and the jazz opera ‘Escalator Over the Hill,’ a triple album recorded with dozens of musicians.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
What’s that bar band playing ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’? Oh, it’s the Rolling Stones!
The Rolling Stones celebrated the release of their first collection of new original songs in 18 years with a club gig in Manhattan before a few hundred invited guests.
Posted inNation & World, News
Don Alexander Hawkins, mapmaker who uncovered history of the nation’s capital, dies at 86
An architect by training, Hawkins helped uncover the topography of Washington, D.C., before the land was tamed into the federal city in the late 1700s.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street’s worst week in a month closes out with more losses
The stock market has been struggling under the weight of the bond market, where the yield on the 10-year Treasury briefly topped 5% late Thursday for the first time since 2007.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
CVS Health pulls some cough-and-cold treatments with ingredient deemed ineffective by doctors
U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers voted unanimously last month against the effectiveness of phenylephrine, which is found in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications stocked on store shelves.
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Special ed teacher files suit against Auburn school system
The suit alleges administrators failed to take action on reports of teachers bullying, demeaning and in some case inappropriately touching students.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing notebook: William Byron focused on races to come, not past success
William Byron had six wins this season and is in a good position to advance in the NASCAR playoffs, but knows he still has to perform.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
The Island Institute receives grant to boost small business
The Rockland-based organization received a $86,988 grant from the USDA and plans to use the money to support small businesses located on Maine’s island or coastal towns.
Posted inSports
Getting MLB stars in 2028 Olympics would require logistical gymnastics
Allowing major leaguers to play in the Olympics would require a break in MLB’s schedule, and other sacrifices.