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- 1Susan Collins condemns Trump's cancellation of Congress-approved spendingโSen. Susan Collins condemns "illegal actions" as Pres. Trump cancels spending approved by Congress
Senator Susan Collins of Maine has condemned what she called "illegal actions" after President Trump moved to cancel spending that had already been approved by Congress. The move touches on the constitutional power of the purse, and Collins, a senior Republican appropriator, has broken with her party's president over it. The dispute is likely to fuel wider debate over executive power and congressional authority over federal funds.
- 2Bill Gates outlines AI problems, expert questions his solutionsโผBill Gates diagnoses problems with AI, but an expert questions his prescription
Bill Gates has set out his view of the main problems facing artificial intelligence, but an expert has pushed back on the remedies he proposes. The exchange highlights a growing debate over whether the Microsoft co-founder's approach to managing AI risks is the right one, with critics arguing his prescriptions may not match the scale of the challenges he identifies.
- 3UK wildfire risk rises as scientists race to map and predict infernosโAnatomy of an inferno: inside the push to map, predict and prevent spread of increasing UK wildfires By Linda Geddes Sci
Guardian science writer Linda Geddes reports on the growing threat of wildfires in the UK, where hotter, drier summers are turning green landscapes into tinderboxes. Scientists are working to map, model and predict how fires spread so that outbreaks can be prevented or contained earlier, as Britain confronts a type of risk once seen mainly abroad.
- 4Moroccan dirham slips against dollar and euroโDirham falls 1.5% against dollar, 0.3% against euro in one week
The Moroccan dirham has lost ground over the past week, falling 1.5% against the US dollar and 0.3% against the euro. The decline is being reported by Moroccan financial media, and observers are watching whether the currency's weakness continues and what it could mean for import prices and the wider economy.
- 5Group collecting signatures for 2027 transgender sports ballot questionโผGroup leading transgender sports referendum collecting signatures for 2027 ballot question
A group leading a referendum on transgender athletes in sports has begun collecting signatures to place the question on the 2027 ballot in Maine. The measure would address whether transgender athletes may compete in school sports consistent with their gender identity. Organizers must gather the required number of voter signatures for the question to qualify, and the campaign is expected to draw significant public debate.
- 6Milan Malpensa airport officially renamed after Silvio BerlusconiโMilan Malpensa Officially Named After Silvio Berlusconi
Milan Malpensa airport has been officially named after Silvio Berlusconi, the late former Italian prime minister and media tycoon who died in 2023. The renaming honours one of Italy's most influential and polarising political figures, and reactions have been divided between tribute and criticism of his legacy.
- 7Maine providers say mental health care access still falls shortโMaine has more to do to boost access to mental health care, say providers and stakeholders
Mental health care providers and stakeholders in Maine say the state still has significant work to do to improve access to mental health services. They point to gaps in availability and barriers that keep residents from getting care, arguing that current efforts are not enough to meet demand across the state.
- 8Maine DMR launches public education campaign on sturgeon recoveryโผMaine DMR launches public education campaign to support sturgeon recovery
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has started a public education campaign aimed at supporting the recovery of sturgeon in the state's waters. The initiative is intended to inform the public about the endangered fish and how people can help protect them. Further details about the campaign's activities and funding have not yet been reported.
- 9Maine Woman Rallies Hundreds in Support at Lindsay Clancy TrialโผCentral Maine woman gathered hundreds to stand in support during Lindsay Clancy trial
A woman from central Maine organized a gathering that brought hundreds of people together to show support during the Lindsay Clancy trial in Massachusetts. Clancy, a Duxbury nurse charged in the deaths of her three young children in January 2023, has drawn national attention and sparked debate over postpartum mental health. The rally highlights public sympathy and scrutiny surrounding the case as the trial proceeds.