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Freeport sculptures pay homage to Maine’s state flower - the pinecone

"Pinecones with Tassel" by Patrick Plourde is the latest artwork to be displayed in front of Town Hall thanks to a partnership between the town and Meetinghouse Arts. FREEPORT — Freeport Town Hall is home to a new public art installation following the April departure of artist Pamela Moulton’s trio of pink chewing gum-like structures. Like Moulton’s “Pinkies,” the new installation, “Pinecones with Tassel,” uses re... [3130 chars] - Portland Press Herald
The FCC Just Banned Most Robot Vacuums. Here's What That Means

The FCC's latest guidance could effectively ban robot vacuums, mowers and pool cleaners. On Sunday, the Federal Communications Commission issued an important update clarifying how its national security restrictions on equipment from certain foreign companies apply to robots. The update may be broader than it first seemed. In addition to ... [7036 chars] - CNET
When it comes to climate change, is there a point when adaptation isn't enough?

Wildfires are raging across large swaths of Europe, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.The fires are the latest weather event on a continent that has experienced a lot of heat this summer, which scientists say has created conditions that make wildfires more likely.But at what point is it too late to adapt to a changing climate? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Michelle Aslam and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Mallory Yu and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. Wildfires are raging across large swaths of Europe, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes. The fires are the latest weather event on a continent that has experienced a lot of heat this summer, which scientists say has created ... [661 chars] - NPR
Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth’s reaction after a 2-1 win over Ebbsfleet United and an injury scare for new signing Sam Tabares

Manager Gareth Ainsworth is hoping an injury to his latest signing on Friday night is nothing to be concerned about. Manager Gareth Ainsworth is hoping an injury to his latest signing on Friday night is nothing to be concerned about. The Gills announced the signing of former Fulham and Southampton under-21 player Sam Tabares on Wednesday. On Friday night at Ebbsfle... [3083 chars] - Kent Online
Abortion is on the ballot again in these two states: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Adam Edelman previews two under-the-radar ... [5151 chars] - NBC News
Publix blueberry recall expands; Murdaugh retrial hits snag

In today’s news briefing, read about a recall of frozen blueberries, the latest development in the Murdaugh retrial and Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming stop in the Charleston area. Publix stores across eight states, including South Carolina, have expanded a recall of frozen berries after an E. coli outbreak sickened at least 12 people. Alex Murdaugh's defense team and prosecutors are at odds over who should test fingernail DNA ... [3229 chars] - Charleston Post and Courier
France’s Wildfires Are Swallowing Its Politics

The country’s next presidential election is more ominous in the glow of its latest environmental disaster. On Friday, July 24, firefighters battling the unprecedented forest fires in southwestern France glimpsed an equally unprecedented phenomenon: a pyrocumulonimbus, better known as a fire cloud. Already common in the western United States and Canada, fi... [10919 chars] - Foreign Policy
Massachusetts is close to giving doctors final word on late abortions

The law would be the latest change to the U.S. abortion landscape that received a shock four years ago when a Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade Massachusetts is moving to grant doctors the final authority on late-term abortions, a legislative change intended to prevent women from being turned away from care. The state Senate adopted the measure on Friday, sending it to Democratic Governor Ma... [2691 chars] - The Independent
Nike SB Dunk Low 'Hatch Green Chile' a hit at Albuquerque skate shop

Albuquerque sneakerheads lined up for hours at Kingswell Knob Hill Skate Shop to grab Nike's latest SB Dunk Low Pros, nicknamed the 'Hatch Green Chile Dunk' by New Mexico's skateboarding community. Red or green? Albuquerque sneakerheads answered that question in droves Friday — it’s Hatch green chile for the gold. People started lining up at 6 a.m. outside a skate shop in Nob Hill to be among the first to take home Nike’s new Skateboarding Dunk... [1266 chars] - Albuquerque Journal
Sick Bryan Kohberger’s 'not guilty' stunt shows he’s still torturing victims’ families behind bars: author

Convicted quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger thrust himself back in the spotlight this week with the sensational claim he is innocent and demanding a trial. Insiders say his latest move is a further taunt to the bereaved families of those he killed. Convicted quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger thrust himself back in the spotlight this week with the sensational claim he is innocent and demanding a trial. He did so despite pleading guilty in June 2025 to four counts of first-degree murder and one ... [5341 chars] - New York Post