Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data

The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.

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July 6, 2026 at 05:00AM

Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine

A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.

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July 6, 2026 at 04:00AM

China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, draws protests

China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.

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July 6, 2026 at 02:09AM