🥫 Government to issue partial food aid as shutdown drags on
The administration said it will use emergency funds to pay partial November benefits for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, after a federal judge ordered action on Friday, but states warn it could take weeks or months to implement. That means roughly 42 million people may see reduced or delayed help buying groceries, adding pressure on food banks and state budgets if the shutdown continues.
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🗳️ New York City votes for mayor in high-stakes race
New Yorkers head to the polls today to choose between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a contest drawing national attention. The outcome will shape policy on affordability and public safety in the nation’s largest city and offer clues about the direction of the Democratic Party heading into 2026.
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🕊️ Israel hands over 45 bodies after militants return remains of 3 hostages
After militants returned the remains of three Israeli soldiers on Sunday, Israel on Monday transferred the bodies of 45 Palestinians, the Red Cross said, as part of a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The exchanges offer some families closure and signal that the truce is still being implemented, even as many hostages and missing persons remain unaccounted for.
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🌍 EU races to finalize 2040 climate target before COP30
EU environment ministers meet today to try to agree a 2040 goal to cut net emissions by about 90% from 1990 levels, with disputes over cost, flexibility, and use of foreign carbon credits. A deal would shape energy, car and industry policies for the next 15 years and decide what the bloc brings to COP30, the U.N. climate summit starting Nov 6 in Brazil.
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☕️ Starbucks sells control of China unit to Boyu in $4B deal
Starbucks agreed to form a joint venture that gives Boyu Capital up to 60% of its China retail business at a $4 billion enterprise value, while Starbucks keeps a sizable stake and future licensing income. The move brings in a local partner to revive growth in its second‑largest market, a sign global brands are pairing with domestic investors to compete with low‑cost rivals.
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