Laurel Libby, a Maine representative, sued Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau and House Clerk Robert Hunt after her expulsion for criticizing a policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports. All six active federal judges in Maine recused themselves due to a court employee’s connection to the case. The lawsuit was assigned to US District Judge Melissa DuBose of Rhode Island, with Magistrate Patricia Sullivan assisting. The recusals are unusual and raise questions about potential conflicts and public trust. The case’s outcome is uncertain, with potential appeals and Supreme Court involvement, given its unique and high-stakes nature.
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.
