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Manufacturers struggle to keep pace with vinyl record demand

Business DAVID SHARP Associated Press - 0
Dozens of record-pressing factories have been built to try to meet demand in North America — and it's still not enough. PORTLAND, Maine...
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Major companies divided in response to abortion ruling

Business Associated Press - 0
Some well-known brands said they would reimburse employees who must travel out of state to get an abortion, but experts say the legal risks...
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United Airlines pilots in line for big raises

Business DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer - 0
The new contract could clear the way for similar wage hikes throughout the industry, which is dealing with flight disruptions worldwide. DALLAS —...
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Nurses at Providence St. Vincent vote to reject tentative union contract

Business Anthony Macuk KGW - 0
The Oregon Nurses Association and Providence reached a tentative agreement earlier this month. The St. Vincent nurses passed a strike authorization vote last month....
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Business groups sue over heat and smoke worker protections

Business Associated Press - 0
The new regulations require employers to act once temperature or air quality exceed certain thresholds. The heat rules began June 15 and the smoke...
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Starbucks exec, prominent in push against union efforts, leaving company

Business Associated Press - 0
Rossann Williams, Starbucks’ North America president, is leaving the company after 17 years. SEATTLE — Rossann Williams, Starbucks’ North America president who's been...
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Airfare is surging, but PDX prices are soaring above other cities

Business KGW TV - 0
Roundtrip flights out of Portland International Airport for the remainder of the summer were averaging $609 as of June 8. PORTLAND, Ore. —...
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Elon Musk to address Twitter employees for 1st time this week

Business Associated Press - 0
Musk reached a deal to acquire Twitter in April, but he has clashed with the company repeatedly since then over the number of bots...
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Markets tumble worldwide, bear market growls on Wall Street

Business STAN CHOE AP Business Writer - 0
The center of Wall Street’s focus was again on the Federal Reserve, which is scrambling to get inflation under control. NEW YORK —...
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Portland businesses celebrate Fleet Week's return

Business Bryant Clerkley KGW - 0
Thousands of people are expected to pack downtown during Fleet Week. The annual Rose Festival event had to go virtual for the past two...
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