The government has launched a ‘work style reform’ campaign that promotes shorter hours and other flexible arrangements along with overtime limits and paid annual leave.
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On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world
X missed a deadline imposed by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to name a legal representative in Brazil, triggering the suspension.
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Turnpike traffic expected to be heavy this Labor Day weekend
Traffic on the Maine Turnpike was up about 5% through July 31, and other signs point to a strong tourist season this year.
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Wall Street climbs as S&P 500 closes out fourth straight winning month
A late-afternoon rally helped stocks bounce back from a midafternoon slide.
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Car wash planned for early next year in Waterville
A Washville official said the company is set to build the car wash at 460 Kennedy Memorial Drive, just west of Taco Bell and near Interstate 95.
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Owners of The Landing at China Lake selling restaurant for nearly $1 million
The nearly 50-year-old lakeside ‘dock and dine’ establishment is hitting the market as its owners look to upgrade from seasonal to year-round operation.
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Solar farm worker in Hancock County died after ‘medical event,’ police say
A local fire official said Friday a co-worker had reported that the man was electrocuted.
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Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show
The plant has been linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others in 18 states.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may not have had a prenup, but you should consider one
One surprising thing about the singer’s split from her actor husband is that her divorce petition did not include any mention of a prenuptial agreement
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U.S. appeals court takes aim at Big Tech liability shield
A Pennsylvania mother won the right to sue TikTok over the death of her 10-year-old daughter.