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Sharks can help marine ecosystems survive effects of climate change, study finds
 
When a major hurricane, extreme heat or other climate threat devastates an ocean’s lifeblood, its recovery could be aided by the presence of sharks.
 
 
 
Republicans test history in vote against pandemic relief
 
There are reasons to believe that politics have changed since Republicans last unified against a sweeping stimulus package, not the least of which is Trump's omnipresence in the party.
 
 
 
One dies in Farmington fire
 
A Saturday fire in Farmington killed one resident and injured another, making it the third fatal fire in Maine this week.
 
 
 
Feds pinpoint suspect in officer’s riot death
 
The FBI has obtained video that shows the person spraying Brian Sicknick and other law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 riot.
 
 
 
Judge approves $650M Facebook privacy lawsuit settlement
 
The lawsuit accused the social media giant of violating an Illinois privacy law by failing to get consent before using facial-recognition technology to scan photos uploaded by users to create and...
 
 
 
Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave US exposed
 
Officials say encouraging trends, together with harsh winter weather, the end of the holiday travel season, pandemic fatigue and a growing focus on vaccinations are sapping interest in testing.
 
 
 
Maine anticipates $1.6B in pandemic relief bill if and when it’s passed
 
The funding is eagerly awaited by state and local officials who argue that the money is needed to continue providing services, roll out vaccines and resurrect economies hobbled by the pandemic.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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