Janet Mills’ comments on Morning Joe about Social Security being at risk due to federal funding cuts were criticized by Matt Gagnon as misleading and fear-mongering. Mills’ claims that Social Security could be affected by federal funding cuts were refuted, as Social Security eligibility is not based on gender or transgender status. Gagnon accused Mills of using fear to justify her policies and criticized her for her dictatorial behavior and misrepresentation of facts. The conversation also touched on the potential costs to Maine taxpayers if the issue goes to court and the embarrassment Mills has brought to the state. Additionally, a new entrant into the gubernatorial race, Bobby Charles, was mentioned.
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.
