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As the nation prepares for SNAP benefits to halt on Saturday, leaders turned their attention to public schools. For millions of students, school is the most reliable source of meals.
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Trump heads back to D.C. as shutdown enters month two, states scramble to fill gaps left by cut off of SNAP benefits, candidates in NYC's mayoral race rally supporters ahead of Election Day.
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Hurricane Melissa devastated much of Jamaica last month. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elaine Bradley, whose home lost its roof, about recovery efforts in the town of Negril.
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Australia's first treaty with its Indigenous peoples will be signed in the state of Victoria this month. It will give First Nations more say on laws and policy affecting them.
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The national food aid program known as SNAP ran out of federal money Saturday due to the government shutdown, leaving the millions of Americans who rely on those benefits to buy food scrambling.
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The state comptroller's office said it would stop issuing or renewing certifications under the Historically Underutilized Business program. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said it was the latest step toward ending DEI in Texas. -
A nonprofit advocacy and research organization launched a new research collaborative focused on addressing the high rate of preterm births. UT Southwestern in Dallas and UT Medical Branch in Galveston are a part of the new Texas research collaborative. The Texas Collaborative marks the organization's sixth Prematurity Research Center. -
A ship collided with a pier late Tuesday night, resulting in the discharge of fuel oil. -
After a disappointing 2025 season, the Dallas Wings have brought in a new head coach. The team announced the hiring of former South Florida coach Jose Fernandez this week, replacing Chris Kochlanes after just one season with the Wings. -
Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely. -
Austin's airport has been running relatively smoothly, local officials say, but veterans of air traffic control warn unpaid, overworked controllers are being pushed to the limit.
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