Senator Susan Collins highlighted the need for more federal assistance in combating illegal marijuana grow houses in Maine, linked to Chinese organized crime. A leaked memo estimated 270 grow sites in Maine, potentially generating over $4 billion. FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed efforts to trace financial connections and combat drug trafficking, but denied direct links to the Chinese government. Collins emphasized improvements in federal involvement and the importance of federal resources in tackling these operations. The discussion also touched on the broader implications of foreign governments sowing social discord and economic harm in the U.S.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
