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Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

By JOSH BOAK
Jul 02, 2026 9:53 am - The Trump administration is proposing a new rule on Thursday to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by The Associated Press.
US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Jul 02, 2026 8:16 am - U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

By MATT OTT
Jul 02, 2026 8:05 am - U.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.
Vatican cracks down on a traditionalist group by excommunicating its bishops

By NICOLE WINFIELD
Jul 02, 2026 7:35 am - The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It also excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the harshest sanctions in the church.
New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow

By GEOFF MULVIHILL
Jul 02, 2026 7:09 am - New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead of being covered by their employers. Other states are considering it, too.
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

By JON GAMBRELL
Jul 02, 2026 7:04 am - Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” again ratcheting up tensions over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies.
A major Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow's oil sector

By HANNA ARHIROVA and ILLIA NOVIKOV
Jul 02, 2026 7:02 am - Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.
2 people arrested after hanging banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna

Jul 01, 2026 1:24 pm - Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Jul 01, 2026 9:49 am - New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has sought.
Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summit

By SUZAN FRASER
Jul 01, 2026 8:12 am - Turkey is rolling out sweeping security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying tens of thousands of police and placing air defenses on high alert, while banning public gatherings and imposing controversial restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly.

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