The conversation revolves around the gubernatorial race in Maine, with Ben Midgley being a top contender. The speakers discuss the unreliability of polls, citing a non-scientific Maine GOP survey and historical examples from 2010. They note the disparate nature of Maine, with different regions having distinct political leanings. The discussion highlights the challenges of polling in low-turnout primaries and the historical cultural divisions that have shaped Maine’s political landscape, with French Canadians traditionally aligning with Democrats and English Protestants with Republicans. The speakers also mention the impact of Susan Collins’ unexpected win in a previous election.
In the recent Wisconsin gubernatorial race, David Crowley, a 40-year-old Milwaukee County official, unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination over three…
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
