A MaineHealth system failure triggered the mailing of 531 condolence letters to living patients, sparking disbelief and anger across the region. The health system calls it a computer error, but many recipients say the experience was distressing and surreal.

A new White House donor list reveals that tech and crypto giants — including Google, Amazon, and Coinbase — are helping fund President Trump’s $300 million East Wing ballroom, sparking debate over transparency and influence.