The conversation meanders through nostalgic topics, including mix tapes, air checks, and the challenges of broadcasting. Matt Gagnon reminisces about his teenage years, mix tapes, and his father’s French heritage. The discussion shifts to family traditions, such as Easter egg coloring and watching movies like “The Sound of Music.” They also touch on language preservation, with Matt Gagnon sharing his family’s French roots and the loss of the language over generations. The history of French settlement in Maine is discussed, highlighting the family’s connection to Quebec City and the broader cultural and historical context of Franco-American identity.
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.
