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Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans.

Midweek Roundup: Transit Champions

Reminder: most transit agencies will be running Sunday/holiday service this Friday, July 3, in observation of Independence Day. Check your local agency’s service alerts. Transit & Streets: Land Use & Housing: This is an Open Thread.

Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one

In the wake of a historic heat wave across Europe, hospitals are already gearing up for the next one.

CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Hearings for the men arrested in West Seattle, charged with trying to pay teens for sex

Arraignment hearings are now in the books for all five of the men arrested in West Seattle – though none of them live here – for allegedly arranging to pay for sex with what they thought would be underage girls. We reported a week and a half ago on the charges filed after the undercover […]

Bryan Woo turns in another outstanding outing at home as Mariners beat Angels

Bryan Woo continued his dominance at T-Mobile Park this season with six-plus outstanding innings, and the Mariners beat the Angels 8-3.

Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

Mexico defeats Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought in the World Cup knockout stage.

Trump’s actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn

For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities.

California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste and confusion

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates.

Italy displays paintings from an ancient Etruscan tomb, its latest cultural acquisition

Italy is putting on display one of the best known examples of Etruscan painting.

Date set for Alki Elementary School ribboncutting ceremony

(WSB photos, this afternoon) If you’ve been by Alki Elementary lately (3010 59th SW), you’ve likely noticed the new school looks pretty close to done. Today we learned the date that’s been set for the ribboncutting ceremony, so you can mark your calendar: August 26. Long before then, though, staff will start moving in; according […]

Photos: Angels at Mariners

2026 World Cup: Underdog Senegal seeks to take down another powerhouse

Senegal will look to add another big name to the list of powerhouse countries it has taken down when it faces Belgium in the round of 32 on Wednesday at Seattle Stadium.