The US Department of Education issued a final warning to Maine’s Education Department over its policy allowing transgender women in women’s sports, giving Maine 10 days to sign an agreement aligning with Trump’s 2020 executive order. Failure to comply could result in enforcement actions, potentially leading to the withdrawal of $280 million in federal funding. Maine, facing budget gaps and recent financial mismanagement, may raise taxes or cut services. A recent poll showed 70% of Maine voters oppose the current policy. The discussion highlights potential political fallout and financial implications for the state.
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.
