79 m. ago Opinion | SNAP cutoff may help hasten an end to the government shutdown

Opinion | SNAP cutoff may help hasten an end to the government shutdown  The Washington Post

Politics

1 hour ago Preston County Commission sends letter to Washington amid shutdown

Preston County Commission sends letter to Washington amid shutdown  WBOY.com

Events

3 h. ago Mass. drivers are baffled by these new traffic lights — here’s how they work

Hybrid traffic lights, designed to make crossings safer, are confusing motorists across the state — and some drivers are running red lights. The post Mass. drivers are baffled by these new traffic lights — here’s how they work appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Rosie O'Donnell asks for prayers as daughter Chelsea faces 'scary future' in prison after probation revoked

Rosie O'Donnell asks for prayers as daughter Chelsea faces prison time due to addiction struggles. The comedian shares heartfelt message about family love.

Events

3 h. ago Duxbury mother Lindsay Clancy asks for another delay in murder trial

Clancy is scheduled to stand trial in February for allegedly killing her three young children. The post Duxbury mother Lindsay Clancy asks for another delay in murder trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Wednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. The post Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

3 h. ago Live updates: Government shutdown drags on; U.S., South Korea finalize trade deal ahead of Trump

Live updates: Government shutdown drags on; U.S., South Korea finalize trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting  NBC News

Politics

3 h. ago Sen. Peter Welch on efforts in Congress to fund SNAP amid the shutdown

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont about his support for a bill to provide SNAP benefits to recipients in spite of the shutdown.

Events

3 h. ago Food banks and state governments work to bridge aid gaps as SNAP cutoff looms

Tens of millions of people are at risk of losing federal food and nutrition benefits due to the government shutdown. Food bank administrators say they are working overtime to meet demand.

Politics

4 h. ago San Francisco Will Cover Full SNAP Benefits for November Amid Federal Shutdown

San Francisco Will Cover Full SNAP Benefits for November Amid Federal Shutdown  KQED

Politics

4 h. ago Battery particle brightness levels tell the true story of a battery's charge

Lithium-ion batteries power our phones, cars, and even homes; ensuring their safe and efficient behavior has become incredibly important. Using a simple optical technique, Purdue University researchers have observed a battery's individual particles lighting up as they charge—enabling a more complete picture of the battery's overall health and performance.

Events

4 h. ago As Both Sides Remain Dug in, What Can Break the Government Shutdown Impasse?

Significant milestones over the next few weeks could shuffle the status quo. For now, both sides remain dug in as the closure heads into a fifth week.

Politics

5 h. ago 'The helpers need help'. Food banks brace for impact as SNAP cliff looms.

Food banks have already been contending with higher food prices and increased need. Administrators say demand will skyrocket if federal nutrition benefits stop in a few days because of the government shutdown.

Politics

5 h. ago Exclusive — Sen. Ron Johnson: Democrats Using Shutdown to Mask the Failures of Obamacare

Democrats are using their government shutdown to mask the failure of Obamacare, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily. The post Exclusive — Sen. Ron Johnson: Democrats Using Shutdown to Mask the Failures of Obamacare appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago US FDA proposes moves to speed availability of some cheaper biotech medicines

US FDA proposes moves to speed availability of some cheaper biotech medicines  Reuters

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6 h. ago US Olympians Madison Chock, Evan Bates send message to opponent who took their gold before disqualification

Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates shared a gracious message for Kamila Valieva ahead of the Milano-Cortina Olympics after a doping controversy delayed their gold.

Politics

6 h. ago Northern lights could be visible in these US states tonight. See where.

Northern lights could be visible in these US states tonight. See where.  USA Today

Politics

6 h. ago Food aid for 42 million imperiled by shutdown politics, as Trump tests law

Food aid for 42 million imperiled by shutdown politics, as Trump tests law  Reuters

Politics

6 h. ago Government shutdown could lead to $14B in lost GDP, CBO reports

Government shutdown could lead to $14B in lost GDP, CBO reports  Politico

Politics

6 h. ago Government shutdown could cost U.S. economy up to $14 billion, CBO says

Government shutdown could cost U.S. economy up to $14 billion, CBO says  CNBC

Economics