Katherine Lee

Business, Nation & World, News

Applications for jobless claims up slightly last week

by MATT OTT AP Business Writer December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to show strength.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Schumer urges show of support for Ukraine with spending bill

by KEVIN FREKING Associated Press December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

The Senate is inching closer to passing a $1.7 trillion government funding bill.

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U.S. home sales fell in November for 10th consecutive month

by ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

Home prices continued to rise last month, though at a far smaller rate than just a few months ago.

Nation & World, News

Tens of thousands at U.S.-Mexico border wait for limits to end

by MORGAN LEE, ELLIOT SPAGAT and GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO Associated Press December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

Migrants along the U.S. border with Mexico sought shelter from the cold early as restrictions that prevented many from seeking asylum in the U.S. remained in place beyond their anticipated end.

Nation & World, News

Zelensky thanks ‘every American,’ sees ‘turning point’

by ZEKE MILLER, LISA MASCARO and E. EDUARDO CASTILLO Associated Press December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a thunderous ovation from legislators during an address at the U.S. Capitol, declaring that Ukraine ‘will never surrender.’

The Maine Forecast

Major storm to bring power outages, flood threat and coastal storm surge Friday

by Jason Nappi News Center Maine December 20, 2022December 21, 2022

Snow, rain, wind and high seas will cause major travel issues and significant local impacts on Friday as a large storm kicks into high gear. Unlike last week’s storm, this time Mainers will need to prepare the generators for a much different type of storm. A large area of low pressure will “bomb out” over […]

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Spurred by regulators, 3M to phase out ‘forever chemicals’

by MATT OTT AP Business Writer December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

The decision comes after environmental regulators designated the chemicals — used in nonstick frying pans, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs, cosmetics and countless other consumer products – as hazardous substances.