Right now, millions of Americans are facing a tough time. About 42 million people might lose food assistance soon. Many of them are kids, seniors, and people with disabilities. Others work but still can't make ends meet. Private charities and some states are trying to help, but the problem is too bi
A federal judge in Rhode Island has set a tight deadline for the Trump administration to release food aid benefits. The court's decision comes as a response to the ongoing government shutdown, which has put the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, in jeopardy. The judge
When someone is very sick and nearing the end of their life, doctors and nurses use special words to talk about care. But sometimes, these words can make the experience feel less personal. On the other hand, books written by people who are sick can help us understand what dying is really like. These
In a heated debate, a prominent conservative figure criticized Democrats for prioritizing political battles over the well-being of Americans during the government shutdown. This criticism focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which were at risk of being delayed.
In Tanzania, the recent elections have sparked outrage and unrest. The main opposition party, CHADEMA, refuses to accept the results. They claim the elections were rigged and not fair. Their leader, Tundu Lissu, is in jail. He was arrested months ago for treason. CHADEMA says the elections were fak
The current government shutdown is playing out differently than expected. Republicans initially thought they had a strong position, but things aren't going their way. Back in 2013, Republicans tried to defund Obamacare during a shutdown, but it didn't work out. Leaders like Mitch McConnell and John
In a surprising turn of events, the president is not getting his way. He thought the government shutdown would be over quickly. He believed his tough moves would make Democrats give in. But they haven't. Instead, Democrats are standing firm on their demands. The president is not happy. He's publicl
Houston is seeing a familiar sight: long lines of cars waiting for food aid. This time, it's not due to a pandemic, but because of uncertainty around SNAP benefits. The Houston Food Bank set up a large distribution site at NRG Stadium to help families in need. People started arriving before sunrise
The U. S. is experiencing major flight troubles because of the government shutdown. Air traffic controllers are not getting paid, and this is causing a lot of delays and cancellations. The situation is so bad that a special "Misery Map" is tracking all the problems at major airports. Since October
A big decision is looming for the Trump administration regarding food stamps. A federal judge has given them a deadline: either pay the full amount by Monday or make partial payments by Wednesday. This is all because of the government shutdown, which has left around 42 million people wondering when
