Matt Gagnon announced the passing of former state senator and Secretary of State Bill Diamond at 80, who had been battling cancer. Despite his health challenges, Diamond remained active, often joining Gagnon’s show to discuss his organization, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, and Maine’s Child Welfare system. Known for his integrity, Diamond was universally respected across political lines. Gagnon shared a personal story of Diamond’s generosity in helping him find old Secretary of State data. Diamond’s ability to bridge political divides and his open-mindedness were celebrated, with calls from listeners echoing his impact on Maine politics.
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
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