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Trump administration will tap emergency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits

Trump administration will tap emergency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to provide reduced food aid to over 42 million Americans as the ongoing government shutdown approaches a historic duration without resolution. Specifically, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, will receive only half of their usual monthly benefits due to the

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Uganda and Kenya landslides leave more than 40 people killed

Uganda and Kenya landslides leave more than 40 people killed

Last week, landslides in the mountainous border region between Kenya and Uganda resulted in over 40 fatalities. The disaster impacted both countries, with many individuals still reported missing. Felix Kemboi, a resident of Kaptul village in Kenya, described a personal loss of multiple family members in the incident. Authorities have launched search and rescue operations,

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Jamaica's Hurricane Melissa clean-up challenge is 'overwhelming', Sean Paul says

Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa clean-up challenge is ‘overwhelming’, Sean Paul says

Jamaican musician Sean Paul has highlighted the extensive efforts needed to assist those affected by Hurricane Melissa, which recently struck the island. The storm, a category five event, resulted in severe destruction and at least 28 fatalities. Paul expressed concern for his children, who experienced the storm’s frightening effects firsthand. He described their state as

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Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor

Trump says it would be ‘hard for me’ to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor

President Donald Trump expressed reluctance to allocate federal funding to New York City if Zohran Mamdani, identified as a left-wing front-runner, wins the upcoming mayoral election. In a television interview, Trump stated, “It’s gonna be hard for me as the president to give a lot of money to New York, because if you have a

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Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested as scandal over video leak deepens

Israeli military’s ex-top lawyer arrested as scandal over video leak deepens

Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the former Military Advocate General of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has been arrested following allegations connected to a leaked video that purportedly depicts the abuse of a Palestinian detainee by Israeli soldiers. Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned from her position last week, acknowledging her responsibility for the leak. On a subsequent Sunday, concerns

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