Government Shutdown Imperils SNAP and Other Antipoverty Programs
Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down.
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Inside Calgary’s Fight Over Fluoride in the Water
A contentious vote over the return of fluoride to Calgary’s water was supposed to settle a decades-long debate. But the battle on both sides remains as polarized as ever.
NFL star Josh Allen listens to Elvis before games
27 October 2025 Josh Allen listens to “a lot of Elvis” before each game. Josh Allen is married to music star Hailee Steinfeld The 29-year-old NFL star married pop singer Hailee Steinfeld earlier this year, but Josh has revealed that he actually listens to other artists as part of his pre-game preparations. Josh – who…
Asia markets dip as investors look to Trump-Takaichi meeting in Japan
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Japan’s Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2025. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Asia markets fell across the board on Tuesday as investors in the region look toward a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and newly minted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae…
Former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson in jail over DWI and weapon charges | NFL
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson remained jailed on Monday after being arrested a day earlier in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, according to authorities. Peterson was taken into custody Sunday morning by the Sugar Land Police Department, said agency spokeswoman Alicia Alaniz. It’s the second…
Ivory Coast President Secures 4th Term in Election Without Top Opponents
President Alassane Ouattara won 89.77 percent of the vote, but critics called the elections flawed after two main challengers were barred from running.
Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for the First Time amid Climate Change
Mosquitoes Invade Iceland, Earth Darkens, and Bird Flu Returns Bird flu surges and a government shutdown collide, complicating efforts to track cases and protect flocks. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Jeffery DelViscio & Alex Sugiura Carlo Alberto Conti/Getty Images; MicrovOne/Getty Images; Illustration by Scientific American Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly,…
Leaders from Box, Meta, and LinkedIn on how AI is reshaping the future of work
Box CEO Aaron Levie, LinkedIn chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman, and Meta head of business AI Clara Shih share insider perspectives on AI at work. AI is radically changing the future of the workplace—from redefining jobs to fueling the rise of so-called “workslop.” Live onstage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco,…
Did Pakistan designate Salman Khan a terrorist after Riyadh remarks? Here’s what we know!
Actor Salman Khan is at the center of a major international controversy after reportedly being declared a terrorist by the Balochistan government. The development follows his comments during an address at the Riyadh Forum, where he appeared to refer to Pakistan and Balochistan as separate countries—a statement that quickly went viral and sparked intense debate…
Lakers open 2025-26 season at home against the Warriors
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -1.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors in the season opener. Advertisement Los Angeles finished 50-32 overall, 36-16 in Western Conference play and 31-10 at home during the 2024-25 season….