The incident fuels fears of a potential disaster at Zaporizhzhia.
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Americans splurge on beauty, despite cutting spending elsewhere
A long-held theory known as the ‘lipstick index’ posits that lipstick sales rise during times of economic downturn.
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OPEC makes small trim to world oil supplies as prices fall
U.S. drivers see gas down to $3.82 per gallon from record highs of over $5 in June.
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Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales
A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Oklahoma Supreme Court agrees to consider marijuana question
The state’s lengthy process for counting signatures means there may not be enough time for cannabis supporters’ legalization question to appear on the ballot.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
California poised to pass law protecting workers who use cannabis at home
Companies would be prevented from punishing workers who fail tests that detect recent marijuana use.
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Starbucks workers in Biddeford go on strike Monday
Workers who voted to join Starbucks Workers United say the company is retaliating against them and has cut store hours.
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Shaw’s supermarket closing Scarborough location in October
The store employs 87 workers. The company said it hopes to offer them jobs at other locations.
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Bed Bath & Beyond executive dies after falling from high-rise
Arnal’s death comes amid economic turmoil for the chain and a recent lawsuit.
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Where have all the workers gone? And when will they return?
Short answer: Most of them won’t. The past two years have upended the job market and created a vast labor shortage. It won’t improve anytime soon.