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Tropical Storm Moke Advances Toward Hawaii as Winds Strengthen
The storm follows Hurricane Lala, which caused one death and left 9,000 customers without power on the Big Island after producing over 43 inches of rainfall in some areas.
Workforce Pell's Missing Rudder: Critics Say Federal Job Training Program Lacks Direction as Enrollment Rises
The federal program that helps low-income students pay for job training has grown to $1.9 billion but lacks clear outcome metrics, according to a government report.
FBI Asked Sammy the Bull About Ex-Gambino Mob Prosecutor Comey and Meaning of '86'
The interview, documented in court filings, sought to determine whether former FBI Director James Comey would have understood the mob slang term during his 1990s prosecution of the Gambino crime family.
FBI Interviewed 'Sammy the Bull' About Ex-FBI Director Comey's Knowledge of Mob Term in Threat Case
Salvatore Gravano, who faced prosecution under Comey in the 1990s Gambino case, told agents during a May 2026 call that Comey "had to know" what the term means.
Student Killed in Sword Attack at Swedish School Was 17-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
The suspect is an 18-year-old male student; three others were injured during the Friday attack that prompted political leaders to suspend campaign events ahead of September elections.
Kennedy Promotes MAHA Agenda Across States While Steering Clear of Vaccine Comments in Public
The HHS secretary joined Trump for an executive order on childhood vaccines at the White House but avoided mentioning vaccines during campaign stops in California and Iowa.
Oura Ring Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Sleep Tracking Accuracy Claims
The lawsuit alleges the $300 to $514 device's machine-learning model produces estimates with roughly a 50% chance of correctly identifying sleep stages.
FAA Investigates Laptop Fire Aboard US Flight as Passenger Receives Medical Treatment
The Saturday incident on a domestic flight highlights ongoing debates over lithium-ion battery regulations in aircraft cabins.
Debate Intensifies Over Men's Reading Habits as Literacy Data Sparks Competing Cultural Narratives
While reading scores hit historic lows across all demographics, critics are divided over whether declining male readership reflects a crisis of misogyny or an overly narrow definition of literacy.
Colorado Teacher Faces Scrutiny After Wearing Chromosome Shirt to Training Event
Stacey Adair, who helped defeat union-backed school board candidates in 2021, received an anonymous complaint a week after wearing the shirt to a professional development session.