SNAP cuts start Oct. 1 as federal pandemic-era waivers expire
Millions of Americans see SNAP changes Oct. 1: a cost-of-living boost, stricter work rules, and rising state administrative costs.
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Chainsaw Sculptor Carves Life-Sized Wood Tribute to Bald Eagle Jackie of Big Bear
A chainsaw sculptor honors Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle with a life-sized wood memorial in a park where fans leave tributes.
Manassas Shooting Leaves Two United Rentals Workers Dead, One Injured; Suspect Dead, Police Say
A man walks into a Virginia warehouse and kills two coworkers before taking his own life. The town grieves while investigators seek answers.
Inspector General clears Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation of legal wrongdoing
Fed watchdog finds no laws broken in $2.5 billion headquarters renovation, despite cost overruns and White House complaints.
Whitmire’s Financial Integrity Advisor Admits 15-Hour Workweeks for $127,000 Salary
Houston's financial integrity director admits 15-hour workweeks for a $127,000 salary while defending his value to the city.
New SNAP rules begin Oct. 1, and advocates fear they will deepen food insecurity
A new law makes it harder for poor Americans to eat, cutting SNAP aid and saddling states with new costs.
Trump’s turn away from ‘Housing First’ leaves homeless services scrambling across the country
Trump ends federal support for Housing First, shifting to Treatment First. Homelessness programs fear upheaval as funding dries up.
Houston Traffic: North Freeway Southbound Blocked at Woodlands Pkwy Due to Hazmat Scene
A heavy truck burns beside the highway, and crews must toil long hours ere the road may be made whole once more.
Troy Jackson tells Portland NBC that Maine Jews won’t call Gaza war a genocide ‘only because they’re Jewish’
Troy Jackson claims Maine Jews won't call Israel's war on Hamas a genocide 'only because they're Jewish.'
Homeless Feeder Killed During Carjacking Attempt at Houston Motel
Man known to feed the homeless shot dead during attempted carjacking at west Houston motel; suspect arrested with scrapes on arms.
Hasan Piker to Speak at UT Austin Wednesday After Scramble for Space
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker to speak at UT Austin amid free-speech controversy over venue size and security fees.
‘So Much Uncertainty’: Michigan’s Arab American Businesses Navigate Trump’s Canada Trade War
Michigan's Arab American businesses face Trump's trade war with Canada, hurting Dearborn's cafes and sweets shops.