Ben Midgley, founder of fitness chains including Planet Fitness, announced his candidacy for Maine’s 2026 gubernatorial election. Midgley, 55, highlighted his experience in the fitness industry and his personal journey from unemployment to success. He emphasized issues like rising costs of living, burdensome regulations, and Maine’s drug epidemic. Midgley also mentioned his commitment to self-funding his campaign, contrasting with candidates like Mitt Romney who hid their wealth. The discussion also touched on the challenges wealthy candidates face in politics, advocating for authenticity and embracing one’s success.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
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