Matt Gagnon discussed Kamala Harris’s first post-election interview with Stephen Colbert, criticizing her timing and potential 2028 presidential bid. He noted the crowded Democratic field and past controversies that could hinder her. Gagnon also expressed skepticism about reading Harris’s upcoming book, “107 Days,” predicting it would lack substance. Instead, he recommended Ron Chernow’s biography on Ulysses S. Grant. Additionally, Gagnon highlighted tensions between the Trump administration and Western allies over recognizing a Palestinian state, citing the New York Times’s recent correction on a malnourished child in Gaza, which revealed the story’s complexity.
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.
