Federal Judge Weighs Forcing USDA to Pay SNAP Benefits Despite Shutdown
The judge suggested that the government should try to at least partially fund the benefits.
Soybeans, Rare Earth, Fentanyl: 9 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Xi
Traditionally a top importer of American soybeans, China had not made any purchases from the United States this harvest season.
Democratic Governors Call on Government Reopening Amid Looming SNAP Cutoff
Local leaders said they’re scrambling to fill the gap as the Senate rejected SNAP-specific funding and a federal judge weighed emergency relief.
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Stakes Rise as Shutdown Drama Nears Funding Cliffs
A deadline to fund the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, could be powerful in bringing parties to the table.
Trump Directs Pentagon to Start Testing Nuclear Weapons Again
The president said the United States would begin testing nuclear weapons ‘on an equal basis’ with tests conducted by adversaries.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Condemn CCP’s Persecution, Transnational Repression
‘For far too long, because of trade and money, many nations have looked away silently, all because of economics,’ state Sen. Doug Mastriano said.
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Noem Rejects Illinois Governor’s Plea for ICE to Pause Operations During Halloween
The Homeland Security secretary said that ICE will be operating ‘in full force’ during the upcoming weekend.
HHS Fires Adviser Critical of COVID-19 Vaccines
Dr. Steven Hatfill said he was removed from his position after being asked to resign.
China Agrees to Buy 25 Million Metric Tons of US Soybeans per Year, Bessent Says
The soybean purchases are part of a broader deal that includes new accords on agricultural products, energy, and critical minerals.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again–What This Means for Your Money
From mortgages to credit cards, borrowing costs could be coming down further in the year ahead.
Italian Government’s Plan for Bridge to Sicily Blocked by Court
The Court of Auditors rejected the project, without explaining its reasons, after the bridge received approval from the government on Aug. 6.
How Dog Walking Mishaps Could Land You in the Emergency Room
Emergency room visits due to dog-walking accidents have quadrupled, but experts say better training, leashes, and practical tips could help.
New York Declares Emergency Over Looming Pause in Food Stamps
The governor’s office says $65 million in state funds will be allocated for emergency food assistance.
Annual Sales of New Vehicles Expected to Hit Only 15.7 Million Units: Cox
Americans are no longer eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit starting October.
Tune in Today: A Tribute to Paganini
Virtuoso Nathan Milstein’s ‘Paganiniana’ pays homage to, perhaps, the greatest violinist of all time.
A Remarkably Effective and Safe Do-It-Yourself Option for Pest Control
This effective pest control option is safe for people and pets.
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Trump Says His MRI Test Performed at Walter Reed Was ‘Perfect’
The president didn’t say why the test was performed. Trump, 79, is one of the oldest-serving presidents in history.
Republican Talk of Changing Filibuster to End Shutdown Ebbs
Many Republicans do not want to see the filibuster changed, something that Democrats pursued when President Joe Biden was in the White House.
Netanyahu Orders New Israeli Military Strikes on Gaza
Netanyahu’s government has accused Hamas of violating the cease-fire after returning the partial remains of a previously-released hostage.
5 Circumduction Exercises for Maximum Motion
Joints that like to move can get stiff and painful when deprived of motion. Circumduction exercises can keep your joints happy and healthy.
5 Great Battles That Changed the World
Few events can claim to change the course of history overnight. But battles, at least a few of them, certainly did.
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Trump Says His MRI Test Performed at Walter Reed Was ‘Perfect’
The president didn’t say why the test was performed. Trump, 79, is one of the oldest-serving presidents in history.
Republican Talk of Changing Filibuster to End Shutdown Ebbs
Many Republicans do not want to see the filibuster changed, something that Democrats pursued when President Joe Biden was in the White House.
Netanyahu Orders New Israeli Military Strikes on Gaza
Netanyahu’s government has accused Hamas of violating the cease-fire after returning the partial remains of a previously-released hostage.
More US Parents Leave Work as Childcare Costs Outpace Inflation, BofA Reports
Childcare costs rose 5.2 percent year over year in September.
Trump Admin Cuts Quota for Refugees, Prioritizes Afrikaners
The Department of Health and Human Services will handle the settlement of refugees, avoiding bureaucratic overlap with the State Department.
5 More Arrests Over Louvre Crown Jewels Heist as New Details Emerge
One of the five detained is suspected of being part of the four-man gang who carried out the robbery that stunned France, with two men already charged.
Chinese Bank Mergers: Another Sign of Economic and Financial Fragility
In an acknowledgement of China’s precarious financial situation, Beijing has begun to engineer a massive program of bank mergers, starting in Henan Province.
Winners and Losers of Patriots Trades
The New England Patriots made two trades on Tuesday. Here’s who made out as winners and who didn’t.
Child Actor on ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ Dies at 42 From Heart Attack
Floyd Roger Myers Jr. died on Oct. 29 at his home in Maryland and according to family, had suffered three previous heart attacks over the last three years.
Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogens
The recall involves prazosin hydrochloride, an alpha blocker that is used to treat hypertension but also PTSD in some veterans.
Understanding Kidney Deficiency: Symptoms and Ways to Improve It
In traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidney extends beyond the physical organ and refers to a broader energy system responsible for an array of functions.
How Drinking Too Many Iced Beverages May Harm Your Body
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) promotes dietary and herbal tea therapies to cool the body and support natural, holistic health.
Walking 4,000 Steps per Day Cuts Mortality, Cardiovascular Risk Among Older Women: Study
One to two days of the activity in a week is enough to achieve significant health benefits, a peer-reviewed study found.
A Broth That Marries Flavors
Italian wedding soup is a delicious ’marriage' of broth, pastina, and tiny meatballs.
Easiest Way To Caulk Windows
The key to an effective caulking job is to remove as much of the old caulk as possible.
While Postmodernists Embrace Fervour, This Painter Finds ‘Meditation’ in Every Precise Stroke
‘For two hours, everything else goes away, you just are so focused ... It is so good it’s almost a meditation,’ says watercolourist Anne Maree O'Brien.
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Stop Where People Come for Whiskey, Stay for Burgoo
Elkhorn Tavern is named for the Town Branch of the Elkhorn Creek that runs alongside it.
