A federal program helps families eat healthy meals. Trump’s new legislation cuts it.
Chalkbeat reports that Trump’s legislation cuts SNAP-Ed funding, risking increased child hunger and reduced access to fresh produce for families.
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Dogs and their people: Companions in cancer research
Knowable Magazine reports that studying dogs’ cancers offers insights into human cancer, due to similar pathways and faster tumor progression, aiding quicker clinical trials.
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Most gun violence victims are enrolled in Medicaid. Trump’s cuts are putting them at risk.
The Trace examines the potential effects of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on the healthcare sector, violence prevention, and mental health services.
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All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Miami 0 0 0 .000 0 0 N.Y. Jets 0 0 0 .000 0 0 New England 0 0 0 .000 0 0 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 0 0 0 .000 0
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All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Buffalo 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Miami 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 N.Y. Jets 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 New
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NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_F.Freeman, Los Angeles, .307; Edwards, Miami, .303; Machado, San Diego, .300; Frelick, Milwaukee, .298; Stowers, Miami, .293; Hoerner, Chicago, .292; Naylor, Seattle, .292; Arraez, San Diego, .291; K.Marte, Arizona, .284; T.Turner, Philadelphia, .284. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 106; E.De La Cruz, Cincinnati, 80; Schwarber, Philadelphia, 79; Tatis, San Diego, 79; J.Soto, New York, 78;
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AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Judge, New York, .339; Peña, Houston, .324; Aranda, Tampa Bay, .316; Ja.Wilson, Athletics, .312; Kirk, Toronto, .305; Bichette, Toronto, .301; M.Garcia, Kansas City, .298; V.Guerrero, Toronto, .296; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, .296; Springer, Toronto, .291. RUNS_Judge, New York, 90; V.Guerrero, Toronto, 79; Raleigh, Seattle, 75; Ju.Rodríguez, Seattle, 74; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, 73; Rooker, Athletics, 72; Witt,
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Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote. The extraordinary repost on X from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, made Thursday night, illustrates his deep and personal connection
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The ‘most important meal of the day’ will make you pay
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — There is no better way to start your day with a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast, but what happens when you’re hungry and so is your wallet?
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Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Alaska next week
CNN By Kevin Liptak, Kylie Atwood, Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn, Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he’ll be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska after earlier in the day previewing terms of a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that could include “some swapping of
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Noyes Home to hold fundraising banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. News-Press (NOW) — The Noyes Home for Children is holding a fundraising banquet to support its mission.
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Former FBI and CIA Director William H. Webster dies at 101
By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director whose troubleshooting skills and integrity helped restore public confidence in those federal agencies, has died, his family announced Friday. He was 101. Webster led the FBI from 1978 to 1987 and the CIA from 1987 to 1991,
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Man accused of killing 4 people at Montana bar is in custody following weeklong multiagency manhunt
By Dalia Faheid, Josh Campbell, Michelle Watson, Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — Michael Paul Brown, who is accused of fatally shooting four people at a bar in Anaconda, Montana, on August 1, has been taken into custody following a weeklong multiagency manhunt, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday. Brown had been on the run since the
Continue ReadingWilliam H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director who helped restore public confidence in those agencies, dies at 101
WASHINGTON (AP) — William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director who helped restore public confidence in those agencies, dies at 101.
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William Webster, former head of FBI and CIA, dies
By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — William Webster, the only person to lead both the FBI and CIA, has died. He was 101. “The proud and loving family of the Honorable William H. Webster sadly announces the death of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and patriot,” his family said in a statement Friday.
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MSHP shares back to school safety tips
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging parents and students to be safe when heading back to school this August.
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Trump administration seeks $1 billion settlement from UCLA, a White House official says
By JOCELYN GECKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, a White House official said Friday, after the Department of Justice accused the school of antisemitism and other civil rights violations. UCLA is the first public university to be targeted
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Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dead at 97
CNN By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abandon a lunar landing attempt in 1970, has died. He was 97. Lovell died on August 7 in Lake Forest, Illinois, according to a NASA news release. The cause of
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Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday. It was not immediately clear why Long was dismissed. His quick exit makes him the shortest-tenured IRS commissioner confirmed by the
Continue ReadingJudges reject preclearance request for Alabama congressional plans and keep map in place
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Federal judges on Thursday ordered Alabama to continue using a court-selected congressional map for the rest of the decade, but they declined to put the state back under the preclearance requirement of the Voting Rights Act. The order secures the current map, which created a second
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Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina next year said Friday that he’s ending his bid now that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has entered the race with President Donald Trump’s support. Several months ago, Andy Nilsson revealed his candidacy for the
Continue Reading Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dead at 97
By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abandon a lunar landing attempt in 1970, has died. He was 97. Lovell died on August 7 in Lake Forest, Illinois, according to a NASA news release. The cause of death
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Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday. It was not immediately clear why Long was dismissed. His quick exit makes him the shortest-tenured IRS commissioner confirmed by the
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Trump ousts Billy Long as IRS commissioner, names Bessent acting head
By Alayna Treene, Marshall Cohen, Kristen Holmes, Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is ousting Billy Long from his role as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service just two months after he was confirmed to the position, four sources familiar told CNN. Trump has already selected Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to serve as
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References to Trump’s impeachments are reinstalled at Smithsonian exhibit — with some slight but crucial changes
By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Smithsonian Institution has reinstalled material referencing President Donald Trump’s two impeachments at an exhibit related to the presidency at the National Museum of American History – but there have been some changes made to the prior text. As CNN previously reported, the museum last month removed a temporary
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‘Chimp Crazy’ star sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison for lying that primate had died
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press A Missouri woman who starred in the HBO documentary series “Chimp Crazy” has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after she lied that a movie star primate that she was accused of mistreating had died. Tonia Haddix, 56, was also ordered Thursday to serve three years of supervised
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SJSD School Board President LaTonya Williams’ position to be reconsidered
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph School District Board of Education President LaTonya Williams verified to News-Press NOW that one item on this coming Monday night’s board agenda will be a recommendation to hold a public meeting soon to restructure the leadership of the board.
Continue ReadingTrump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than 2 months after he was confirmed, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than 2 months after he was confirmed, AP source says.
Continue ReadingTrump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than 2 months after he was confirmed, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than 2 months after he was confirmed, AP source says.
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Plans to take Gaza City are met with defiance from war-weary Palestinians and anger by many Israelis
By SAM MEDNICK and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City was met with resignation and defiance by Palestinians who have survived two years of war and repeated raids. Many Israelis responded with fear and anger, worried it could be a death sentence for hostages held
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