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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Food Aid Fight: Courts Step In as Shutdown Drags On

The Trump administration faced another setback in its attempt to limit food stamp funding. A federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration's efforts to withhold full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision came as Congress worked to reopen th

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Nov 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Loyalty and Laughter: Martha Stewart's Secrets to a Lasting Friendship

Martha Stewart, a well-known figure in the lifestyle world, recently shared some insights into her long-lasting success and friendship. She did this while honoring her longtime publicist and friend, Susan Magrino, at an event in Brooklyn. Stewart joked about how Magrino has been a trusted ally, know

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Environment Minister Faces Leadership Shake-Up

In South Africa, a big change is coming to the environment ministry. Dion George, who has been in charge of fisheries, forestry, and the environment, might soon step down. His party, the Democratic Alliance, has suggested replacing him with Willie Aucamp, their spokesman. This shift comes after Geo

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Nov 10 2025HEALTH

Smart Strategies to Improve Antibiotic Use

Denmark took a step to fight antibiotic resistance in 2018. They introduced quality clusters in general practices. These clusters let doctors pick topics to improve, like antibiotic use. The goal was to see if focusing on antibiotics in these clusters made a difference. Researchers looked at prescr

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Food aid freeze: What's happening with SNAP benefits?

The Trump administration has told states to hit pause on giving full food aid for November. This affects 42 million people who rely on this help to put food on the table. The order came over the weekend, as the government shutdown keeps going into its sixth week. States had been trying to help by s

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Maryland's Bold Move: Redrawing the Political Map

Maryland is making waves with a plan to redraw its political boundaries. Governor Wes Moore is leading the charge, saying the state won't just sit back while others make changes. He's not alone in this idea. Other states, like Texas and Florida, have already started redrawing their maps. Moore belie

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Nov 10 2025SCIENCE

Making Risk Assessment Smarter: A New Way to Evaluate Risks

Risk assessment is a big deal. It helps keep people safe. But the old way of doing it has some problems. It treats different risk factors as if they don't affect each other. That's not realistic. A new study says we should look at these factors together. This makes risk assessment more accurate. Th

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Nov 10 2025LIFESTYLE

Light Up the Streets: St. Charles Christmas Parade Calls for Participants

St. Charles is gearing up for its annual Electric Christmas Parade, and the call for participants has been extended. The deadline to apply is now November 12, giving more groups a chance to join the festive fun. This event is a great opportunity for local businesses, community groups, and nonprofits

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Nov 10 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Sheets Pack a Punch Against Germs

In the fight against superbugs, scientists are turning to some very small helpers: 2D nanomaterials. These ultra-thin sheets, like graphene and others, are showing big promise in tackling infections. They work in clever ways, such as poking holes in germs, creating harmful chemicals, and using light

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Nov 10 2025LIFESTYLE

La Habra's Park Makeover: A Tribute to Vin Scully and Community Effort

In La Habra, a park has come full circle, thanks to a $9 million renovation and a heartfelt tribute to a broadcasting legend. The park, now named Vin Scully Centennial Park, was once a simple baseball field dedicated to Vin Scully back in 1960. Fast forward to today, and the park has been transforme

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