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With attendance still lagging, Maine theaters weigh whether to stay patient or adapt
An analysis of audience data suggests most theaters are operating at 60%-80% of 2019 levels, but many in the business believe a full recovery from the pandemic is still possible.
Shipbuilder Austal executives accused of inflating earnings
Prosecutors alleged the three men manipulated an accounting metric to hide growing costs in order to maintain and increase the share price of Austal Limited’s stock, hurt U.S. investors.
Lanterns and crescents: more retailers court Ramadan buyers
For this year’s Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Target rolled out its first dedicated Ramadan and Eid, or feast, collection, including decorations
EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
The announcement comes as advocates push for more ambitious tailpipe emissions standards in other states and at the national level.
Stocks rally to cap winning month, quarter
Expectations for an easier Fed help Big Tech, seen as some of the biggest beneficiaries of lower rates.
Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade
The annual report further prods lawmakers to address the fragile financial state of the social programs.
Secretary of state OK’s wording for ballot question that could block public utility
If successful, voter approval would be required for a consumer-owned utility, such as one being proposed on the same November ballot, to take on more than $1 billion in debt.
Dominion defamation case against Fox will go to trial
A jury will decide whether the network aired false claims about the 2020 election with actual malice.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit slashing 85% of its workforce
The satellite launch company is finding funding difficult after a failed mission.