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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.

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.

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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.

Charges refiled against man accused of causing Bothell officer’s death

Henry Eugene Washington was charged last week with aggravated first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and vehicular assault.

2026 World Cup: Belgium hoping to avoid ranks of European upsets

After Germany and Netherlands were upset in the Round of 32, six UEFA teams have been knocked out of the World Cup. Belgium is looking to avoid that fate vs. Senegal.