The World Anti-Doping Agency declines to remove marijuana from its list of prohibited substances, calling it ‘against the spirit of sport.’
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No way to let Oklahoma voters decide cannabis question, court rules
Supporters submitted enough signatures for a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, but counting them was delayed to the point ballots can’t be printed in time.
Recreational cannabis measure will be on ballot in Arkansas
The state’s supreme court rules against a committee that blocked the question of whether to legalize marijuana. The panel claimed voters wouldn’t fully understand the impact.
White House: New rule will show ‘true cost’ of plane tickets
The initiative applies to airlines directly and third-party search sites.
Clock is ticking for future of Maine’s largest public company
Covetrus could be sold and taken private if shareholders approve a $4 billion deal on Oct. 11.
Maine companies turn to automation as labor shortage persists
Automating functions isn’t always aimed at reducing staff, but it helps when human workers are harder to find.
In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.
Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates
The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it’s to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.
After 90 years, German bakery to close as energy costs soar
The family-run business in Cologne can no longer afford rising energy prices resulting from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
U.K. cuts taxes, boosts spending, accelerating pound’s slide
The British pound sees its biggest one-day drop in 2.5 years after the U.K.’s new government outlined its plans.