So far, there have been more than 14,000 cases, and 524 people have died. More than 96% of cases and deaths are in Congo.
August 2024
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year
The test pilots anticipated being away just a week or so but thruster failures and helium leaks marred the capsule’s trip to the space station, raising doubts about its ability to return safely and leaving the astronauts in limbo.
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Anti-DEI protesters sow disruption and confusion but have scant investor support
Each year, companies face hundreds of resolutions from progressive groups to change their policies to be more supportive of employee diversity, labor rights and other social issues.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
Rocked by cancellation of Vienna concerts, Swifties shake it off and flock to London
With Taylor Swift’s tour coming to an end in Europe and youthful fans who have flexible schedules, recent events won’t hurt demand for tickets to London shows.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal housing voucher program on pause in large swaths of Maine
MaineHousing, which issues one-third of vouchers in the state, and housing authorities in Portland, Westbrook and Brewer have been forced to pause Section 8 vouchers after using up their allotments.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox searching for right bullpen combination, and Alex Cora experiments nightly
Bridging the gap from Boston’s starters to the final two innings – when games are frequently won or lost – remains very much a work in progress.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Council sends only one school bond to Cape Elizabeth voters
The Town Council voted unanimously to send a $94.7 million bond to voters in November and voted 4-3 to reject sending the chairman’s $42 million alternative.
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Sweet and salty $30 billion deal would put M&M’s and Snickers alongside Cheez-It and Pringles
It’s the biggest move in the snack sector since J.M. Smucker bought Hostess for $5.6 billion last year.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots sending Matthew Judon to Falcons for 2025 third-round draft pick
According to reports, Judon, disgruntled in the final year of his contract, is traded by New England to Atlanta for a 2025 third-round draft pick.
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Top Hamas official says group is losing faith in U.S. as mediator in Gaza cease-fire talks
After a brief truce in November that saw the release of more than 100 Israeli hostages, multiple rounds of cease-fire talks have fallen apart.