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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers Get Ready to Go Back to Work

The government shutdown has been a big deal, and now it looks like it might be over soon. Two big agencies, Health and Human Services and the Department of Interior, have told their workers to get ready to go back to work. They sent emails saying to be ready to come back on Thursday if the governme

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Flights in Turmoil: Why Air Travel Woes Won't End Soon

The government shutdown has caused major problems for air travel, and things won't get better quickly. Air traffic controllers, who haven't been paid in weeks, are taking time off. This has led to many flights being delayed or canceled. The situation is especially bad at major airports, like those i

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the UK: Starmer Faces Leadership Shake-Up

In the UK, things are heating up for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Just two weeks before a big budget announcement, rumors are flying that some in his own Labour Party want to replace him. This isn't just idle chatter; it's turning into a serious issue. The trouble started when news outlets reported

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Hemp Hurdles: A Roadblock to Ending the Shutdown?

A new hurdle has emerged in the federal spending bill that could potentially end the government shutdown. The issue? A last-minute addition that severely restricts hemp-derived products, like CBD and THC drinks. This provision has sparked discontent among some Republicans, who might vote against the

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Government Shutdown: What's Next?

After a long break, lawmakers are back in Washington to tackle the ongoing government shutdown. The House is set to vote on a bill that the Senate passed earlier. This bill aims to reopen the government, which has been closed for nearly eight weeks. President Trump has called this a big win. There

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Food Stamps in Chaos: What Happened and Why It Matters

The government recently reopened after a long shutdown, but the delay caused serious problems for millions of Americans who rely on food stamps. This is the first time the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has faced such an interruption, and it has shaken people's trust in the governm

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Double-Edged Sword: A Chinese Tech Leader Speaks Out

DeepSeek, a rising star in China's AI scene, has made waves with its advanced language model, DeepSeek-R1. But not everyone is celebrating. Chen Deli, a senior researcher at DeepSeek, recently shared some sobering thoughts about AI's future. At a government event, Chen admitted that while he's exci

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Government Shutdown: What's Next for Workers and Services?

The U. S. government shutdown, the longest in history, is about to end. The House is set to vote on a spending bill that the Senate already passed. President Trump supports this deal, and if it passes, federal services and agencies will reopen right away. This bill keeps the government running unti

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Food Aid Chaos: Supreme Court Delays Full SNAP Payments

The U. S. Supreme Court recently chose to delay full payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision keeps the current messy situation in place for a few more days. Some states have given out full food aid payments, while others have given out nothing or only partial

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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

When Flying Private Beats Commercial: The Shutdown Effect

The government shutdown messed up flights for many. Commercial airlines saw delays and cancellations. But private jets? They had a great month. More people flew private in October than in years. Over 245, 000 private jet trips happened. That's a big jump from last year. Florida, Texas, and Californ

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