After hours of private meetings over two days and late into Thursday evening at the Capitol, it was clear lawmakers were not budging from their refusal to support the Louisiana Republican.
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U.S. inflation eased slightly last month as price increases extend slow descent
Prices are continuing to rise faster than is consistent with the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Banded Brewing closes Portland tasting room
The Biddeford-based brewery filed for bankruptcy in May.
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Ford says it’s at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers
United Auto Workers’ president said the union has waited long enough, ‘but Ford hasn’t gotten the message’ to bargain for a fair contract.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
New indictment accuses Sen. Bob Menendez of being unregistered agent of the Egyptian government
The new charge against Menendez comes as more than 30 Senate Democrats – including his home state colleague, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker – have called on him to resign.
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Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
The acting Social Security commissioner says the increase in benefits – estimated at $59 per month on average – ‘will help millions of people keep up with expenses.’
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S., Qatar agree to stop Iran from tapping $6 billion fund after Hamas attack
The decision not to permit access to the money comes just a few weeks after the U.S. and Iranian governments announced a deal to set up humanitarian assistance as part of a prisoner swap aimed at easing hostilities in the region.
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EU asks X for information on hate speech and ‘illegal content’ related to Israel-Hamas war
The European Commission has made a formal, legally binding request for information from Elon Musk’s social media platform over its handling of hate speech, misinformation and violent terrorist content.
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Cheese Louise plans to open in Westbrook’s Rock Row
The fast-casual grilled cheese restaurant would join existing local and national chains in 2025.
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Fiddle-icious is a musical journey through Maine’s heritage
The ensemble, rooted in the state’s musical heritage, is coming to South Portland on Oct. 22.