One of the ways that federal scientists obtain vital weather data is being curtailed by budget cuts from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). At least 11 National Weather ...

The National Weather Service has reduced or suspended weather balloon launches at eleven locations due to staffing shortages. Weather balloons collect vital atmospheric data used to predict severe ...

China has sought to reassure chief executives from some of the world’s biggest companies that its economy is resilient and welcoming to foreign investment. Vice Premier He Lifeng told top ...

Customers shop at the flagship Pop Mart store in Shanghai on Jan. 23, 2025. Editorial Fellow For years, products stamped with a “Made in China” label have been associated with kitschiness ...

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Landon Olson grew up being interested in hot-air balloons. His first time in a basket was when he was just four years old. "Indianola is common for balloons and they would just fly over the house, and ...