‘Unprecedented’ cuts to Midwest weather balloon launches could make it harder to forecast storms
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‘Unprecedented’ cuts to Midwest weather balloon launches could make it harder to forecast storms

National Weather Service offices across the country are suspending or reducing weather balloon flights due to low staffing. Meteorologists say the loss of data could lead to forecasting challenges and less accurate long-term outlooks.

217 Today: Chicago Fulbright scholar ‘embarrassed to be American’ after Trump cut funding for her work in Africa

217 Today: Chicago Fulbright scholar ‘embarrassed to be American’ after Trump cut funding for her work in Africa

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how a Chicago Fulbright scholar sees firsthand how President Trump’s efforts to slash government spending are changing how the world sees Americans.