Matt Gagnon criticizes the Bangor Daily News for biased reporting on the federal government’s claim that Maine is violating Title IX by not enforcing Trump’s executive order on transgender athletes. He argues that the newspaper cherry-picks legal experts and fails to present a balanced view. Gagnon highlights the Maine Human Rights Act’s ambiguity regarding athlete categorization. He warns that Maine risks losing millions in federal funding if it defies the order. Gagnon suggests the Maine Principals Association should temporarily change policies to avoid financial repercussions. A caller agrees, stating that news should be impartial and criticizing the newspaper for advocacy disguised as news.
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.
