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- 1Susan Collins condemns Trump's cancellation of Congress-approved spending●Sen. 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.
- 2Secretary of State warns of misleading election information websites●Secretary of State warns of misleading election info websites, online info
Maine's Secretary of State has issued a public warning about websites and online sources spreading misleading information about elections. Officials are urging voters to verify details through official state channels before trusting or sharing claims they encounter online. The advisory comes amid heightened concern over misinformation affecting voter confidence.
- 3UK wildfire risk rises as scientists race to map and predict infernos●Anatomy 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.
- 4Maine providers say mental health care access still falls short▼Maine 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.
- 5Moroccan dirham slips against dollar and euro●Dirham 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.