Iman Osman, a Somali-American city councilor in Lewiston, Maine, resigned after being indicted on felony charges for theft and facing an investigation over his residency. Osman’s residence was condemned, and he voted against his own investigation, raising ethical concerns. He claimed to face racist opposition. The conversation criticized the overuse of accusations of racism to shut down debate and highlighted the broader issue of corruption in government. The discussion also touched on the importance of investigative journalism and the need for accountability in public office.
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.
