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.
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.
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Dip to 197,000 as Continuing Claims Fall
Initial U.S. unemployment claims fell to 197,000 for the week ending September 26, while continuing claims declined to 1.701 million, Labor Department data show.
Foghorn and Lilly End FHD-909 Program; Biotech Plans 40% Workforce Cut
Foghorn Therapeutics and Eli Lilly will not advance the cancer drug FHD-909 after Phase 1 data review, and Foghorn says it will reduce its workforce by about 40%.
Russian Drone Damages Kyiv School; Occupants Sheltered Safely
A Russian drone damaged a school in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district on October 1, but children and staff were in shelters and no casualties were reported.