Matt Gagnon announced that Spencer would no longer be part of the program due to conflicts, with Bill Diamond as a temporary replacement. Gagnon criticized Janet Mills for instigating scrutiny on Maine over a gender identity policy in prisons, arguing it introduces unnecessary safety risks. He emphasized the biological differences in crime rates between men and women. Gagnon also discussed the inefficacy of the “Doge” project in reducing federal spending, citing a $2 trillion annual deficit and Trump’s proposed military budget increase. Finally, he touched on the challenges of homeless services in Portland, suggesting reforms to general assistance programs.
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.
