Heat wave expected to bring record-breaking temps, heighten wildfire risk to parts of Western US

Florida woman pleads guilty to defrauding fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims

NEW YORK (AP) — A Florida woman who was paid $750,000 by a fund for people sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein has pleaded guilty to falsifying records she used in her application for the money. Jennifer Percival, a scholar who has written books on autism, entered the plea in federal court in New York on […]

The psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says

NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88, his son said in a written statement Wednesday. Max died on Monday, the statement said. No cause was given. […]

Jared Golden breaks with party again, this time over Russian sanctions bill

It was the second time this month that Golden and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington broke ranks to allow a package of mostly Republican-backed bills to move forward.

Divisions emerge in the tech industry over calls for a coordinated AI slowdown

Fears about out-of-control artificial intelligence and suggestions to hit the brakes on the technology’s development aren’t new, but they have recently found new life as warnings about rogue AI systems causing mayhem grow louder. Several leading AI executives recently voiced agreement on a need for a coordinated slowdown, including international collaboration, to protect humanity from […]

Maine CDC reports 1st new measles case since February

Visitors to a drop-in clinic in Waterville on Sept. 12 may have been exposed, according to the Maine CDC.