Moderate Flash-Flood Risk Targets Lower Texas Coast Through Monday
A moderate excessive-rainfall risk covers parts of the lower Texas coast as 2 to 4 inches of rain—and locally higher totals—remain possible through Monday.
FAA Hires Record 2,235 Air Traffic Controller Trainees
The FAA hired a record 2,235 air traffic controller trainees in fiscal 2026, but the lengthy certification process means staffing gains will arrive gradually.
Supreme Court Will Review ICE Mandatory-Detention Policy
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether federal law permits mandatory detention without a bond hearing for certain immigrants already living in the United States.
Choi-wan Triggers Tropical Storm Warnings Across the Northern Mariana Islands
Tropical Storm Choi-wan is bringing watches, warnings, heavy-rain risk and dangerous surf to the Northern Mariana Islands, with conditions expected to worsen through the weekend.
Turkey Refers 448 Club Officials in Football Betting Investigation
Turkey’s football federation referred 448 current and former club officials for disciplinary review over alleged betting activity; the referrals are not final findings of guilt.
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Touches 5.34% in Global Bond Selloff
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.34% on October 1, its highest level since 2002, before easing as a global government-bond selloff continued.
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna Narrow Some Medicare Advantage Networks for 2027
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna say more 2027 Medicare Advantage plans will limit provider access, making annual network checks especially important during open enrollment.
Nolo Moves Away From Hawaii, but Heavy Showers Continue for Kauai and Oahu
Tropical Storm Nolo is moving away from the main Hawaiian Islands, but bands of heavy showers may still produce localized flooding on Kauai and Oahu through Friday.
Avalanche Beat Kings 8-4 as MacKinnon and Lehkonen Score Twice
Colorado opened the 2026-27 season with an 8-4 win over Los Angeles as Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves.
Cowboys Acquire Joey Porter Jr. From Steelers for Two Draft Picks
Dallas agreed to acquire cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, adding help to an injury-hit secondary.