Representative Laurel Libby announced her decision not to run for reelection to the state legislature and instead will launch Lead Maine, a network aimed at educating, empowering, and mobilizing grassroots conservatives in Maine. Libby cited the challenges of being a minority legislator in an extreme Democrat majority, highlighting issues like a 65% budget increase, failing education, and rising healthcare costs. She emphasized the importance of maintaining Senator Susan Collins’ Senate seat, crucial for Republican control. Libby urged Mainers to get involved with Lead Maine to support conservative causes and prevent extreme candidates from gaining power.
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.
