Biden is proposing sweeping new uses of the federal government’s regulatory and spending power to bolster U.S. manufacturing and technology firms.
Katherine Lee
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens
‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ will look a lot different.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Rolling Stones to release unheard tracks from 1973 album
The Rolling Stones are releasing a new version of their 1973 album “Goats Head Soup” with three unheard tracks.
Posted inNation & World
Labor unions, social justice organizations stage ‘Strike for Black Lives’ to highlight racism
Tens of thousands of fast food, ride-share, nursing home and airport workers in more than 25 cities are expected to walk off the job July 20 for about 8 minutes.
Posted inNation & World
One officer charged in George Floyd’s death wants his case dismissed
Thomas Lane’s attorney, Earl Gray, painted an image of a rookie officer who trusted his senior officer after Floyd had been acting erratically.
Posted inNation & World
Lt. Col. Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump
The statement from his attorney said Vindman is leaving the Army after more than 21 years after it was made clear ‘that his future within the institution he has dutifully served will forever be limited.’
Posted inLocal & State
By the numbers: COVID-19 cases and deaths in Maine, the U.S. and the world
Reported cases by country:
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Trump threatens to withhold funding to schools that don’t fully reopen, attacks CDC guidelines
Trump’s threat ran contrary to the traditional Republican stance of giving more control over schools to localities, rather than the federal government.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Civil rights audit of Facebook finds ‘serious setbacks’ on hate speech, bias, misinformation
A 2-year audit recommends that Facebook build a ‘civil rights infrastructure’ into every aspect of the company.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Brooks Brothers goes bankrupt as virus closes offices
The two-century-old company is the latest casualty of the pandemic that has hit old-line retailers.