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Will Graham Platner’s tattoo, sexting scandals impact Maine primary?

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:43:21 +0000

Graham Platner is still expected to win the Maine Senate Democratic primary. But can he keep his momentum through another controversy?

With major leads in the polls, no major challengers and plenty of solid supporters, Maine pundits said that Platner is still likely to win the primary.
Karen Heck said she can’t see anything coming out that would change her mind on voting for him.
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Source: USA TODAY | Published: 2026-06-08T17:43:21Z

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Pope Leo says Catholic sexual abuse scandals ‘scourge’ to Vatican

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:41:14 +0000

The Catholic Church has faced accusations that it spawned pedophilia worldwide for years, impacting hundreds of thousands in the U.S.

Leo, the ⁠first American pope, has attracted some accusations that he helped to cover up child sex crimes during his tenure as bishop of Chiclayo in Peru. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests has expressed concern that he played a role in… [3021 chars]

Source: Washington Examiner | Published: 2026-06-08T16:41:14Z

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How Banks Are Using the SpaceX IPO to Woo the Super Rich

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:27:07 +0000

Wall Street is giving its richest clients velvet rope access to this week’s public listing of SpaceX, reflecting the growing importance of the wealth management business.

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Source: The New York Times | Published: 2026-06-08T16:27:07Z

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Sam Bankman-Fried wants a pardon from Trump.

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:26:51 +0000

The convicted FTX fraudster serving a 25-year prison sentence now has a formal filing for the presidential pardon he’s been openly seeking, plus a new jailhouse phone interview with Fox Business. He presumably hopes that was seen inside the White House, despite Donald Trump’s comments in January that he had no plan to pardon SBF.
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Source: The Verge | Published: 2026-06-08T16:26:51Z

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EV drivers are showing up to public chargers and finding locked gates and surprise fees

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0000

Drivers are finding chargers blocked by gates, restricted to business hours, or priced far beyond what they expected. For someone new to EVs, that kind of experience…

Sounding off: As more people switch to electric vehicles, they increasingly rely on apps to find nearby chargers. Those apps often direct drivers to charging stations at car dealerships, listing them alongside dedicated public charging sites. On pape… [3122 chars]

Source: TechSpot | Published: 2026-06-08T16:21:00Z

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Alibaba delivers on AI expansion, new revenue stream by creating new business unit

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:12:08 +0000

Alibaba reorganizes AI strategy with Token Foundry and Token Hub, boosting cloud growth and new revenue streams.

Alibaba delivers on AI expansion, new revenue stream by creating new business unit
Jun 08, 2026, 12:12 PM ETAlibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) StockBy : Amy Thielen, SA News Editor
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Source: Seeking Alpha | Published: 2026-06-08T16:12:08Z

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Albania’s Rama Vows to Push on With Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Despite Protests

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0000

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TIRANA, June 8 (Reuters) – Albania will plough on with a luxury resort ⁠planned ⁠by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on ⁠a remote stretch of Balkan coast despite persistent protests over its environmental impact, Prime Min… [3298 chars]

Source: U.S. News & World Report | Published: 2026-06-08T16:08:00Z

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California OTA Rules Purchaser Liable as Successor for Unpaid Sales Tax of Acquired Restaurant Business

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:07:57 +0000

The California Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) issued a decision, holding the taxpayer liable as a successor for the unpaid sales tax liabilities. The appellant purchased a business and assets, …

The California Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) issued a decision, holding the taxpayer liable as a successor for the unpaid sales tax liabilities. The appellant purchased a business and assets, including tangible property (equipment and inventory) and in… [403 chars]

Source: Bloomberg Tax News | Published: 2026-06-08T16:07:57Z

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Eileen Fisher’s Renew Brand Logs 3 Million Items Returned

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:06:43 +0000

Eileen Fisher’s circular Renew brand has collected 3 million items since she started the business.

Eileen Fisher has come full circle.
The company’s Renew take-back program reached a milestone of 3 million items returned.
Renew, Fisher’s circular label, is made up of donations of clothing and other products from earlier seasons. Customers get a $5… [6265 chars]

Source: Forbes | Published: 2026-06-08T16:06:43Z

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New Hampshire Increases Business Profits Tax Overpayment Credit Limits

wpadministrator — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0000

The New Hampshire Governor signed a law increasing limits on the amount of business profits tax overpayment credits. The law includes measures: 1) increasing the maximum credit for taxable periods …

Source: Bloomberg Tax News | Published: 2026-06-08T16:01:00Z

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