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'The helpers need help'. Food banks brace for impact as SNAP cliff looms.

Food banks have already been contending with higher food prices and increased need. Administrators say demand will skyrocket if federal nutrition benefits stop in a few days because of the government shutdown.

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UK providing £2.5m in humanitarian support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

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UK providing £2.5m in humanitarian support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

‘Real change is happening’ as tens of thousands of knives are taken off streets

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‘Real change is happening’ as tens of thousands of knives are taken off streets

Starmer faces calls for probe after Reeves admits falling foul of rental rules

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Starmer faces calls for probe after Reeves admits falling foul of rental rules

Democratic congressional candidate indicted in anti-ICE protest that turned violent in Illinois

Democratic congressional candidate indicted in anti-ICE protest that turned violent in Illinois

Resurfaced clip of Mamdani's father comparing Abraham Lincoln to Hitler sparks viral outrage: 'What a joke'

Resurfaced clip of Mamdani's father comparing Abraham Lincoln to Hitler sparks viral outrage: 'What a joke'

Senate Republicans defect, reject Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods

Senate Republicans defect, reject Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods

New children’s book seeks to teach kids Halloween’s real meaning — and it's not 'glorifying darkness'

New children’s book seeks to teach kids Halloween’s real meaning — and it's not 'glorifying darkness'

MPs approve secret 16-year-old transcript be given to Omagh bombing inquiry

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MPs approve secret 16-year-old transcript be given to Omagh bombing inquiry

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Scottish Parliament suspends all voting over Microsoft outage

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Scottish Parliament suspends all voting over Microsoft outage

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Tories deny they have thrown out plans to toughen up indefinite leave to remain

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Tories deny they have thrown out plans to toughen up indefinite leave to remain

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Colorado sues Trump over Space Command move, calls relocation unconstitutional

Colorado sues Trump over Space Command move, calls relocation unconstitutional

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Trump and Xi set for first face-to-face meeting in 6 years as major trade war looms over both nations

Trump and Xi set for first face-to-face meeting in 6 years as major trade war looms over both nations

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Cuomo narrows Mamdani’s advantage in latest poll ahead of NYC mayoral election

Cuomo narrows Mamdani’s advantage in latest poll ahead of NYC mayoral election

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Republicans claim Biden administration 'enemies list' unearthed from Arctic Frost investigation

Republicans claim Biden administration 'enemies list' unearthed from Arctic Frost investigation

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Pentagon scales back troops from NATO eastern flank, denies American withdrawal from Europe

Pentagon scales back troops from NATO eastern flank, denies American withdrawal from Europe

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SCOOP: Trump expands DC crime task force with hiring push of nationwide law enforcement

SCOOP: Trump expands DC crime task force with hiring push of nationwide law enforcement

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Food aid at risk of expiring as effort to fund SNAP benefits fails in Senate

Food aid at risk of expiring as effort to fund SNAP benefits fails in Senate

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‘General strike if necessary’: Alberta unions declare intent to bring down UCP government

‘General strike if necessary’: Alberta unions declare intent to bring down UCP government

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Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff gambles on shutdown to save health subsidies as reelection bid looms

Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff gambles on shutdown to save health subsidies as reelection bid looms

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Stamer signals basic rate income tax rise to ‘avoid austerity’

Stamer signals basic rate income tax rise to ‘avoid austerity’

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What Reform UK’s welfare plan would mean for you

What Reform UK’s welfare plan would mean for you

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3p on income tax needed to plug UK’s blackhole, analysis shows

3p on income tax needed to plug UK’s blackhole, analysis shows

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Stephen Flynn talks down chances of becoming First Minister due to family life balance

Stephen Flynn talks down chances of becoming First Minister due to family life balance

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Tories and Reform: From feud to love-in?

Tories and Reform: From feud to love-in?

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Vietnamese migrants to be returned under new deal with UK

Vietnamese migrants to be returned under new deal with UK

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Prince Andrew answers on Royal Lodge demanded by MPs amid 'serious allegations'

Prince Andrew answers on Royal Lodge demanded by MPs amid 'serious allegations'

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Budget gambling tax warning - what is on the cards and what it means for you

Budget gambling tax warning - what is on the cards and what it means for you

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Sentencing reforms clear the Commons despite concerns over early releases

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Sentencing reforms clear the Commons despite concerns over early releases

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UK strikes deal to more swiftly deport illegal migrants back to Vietnam

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UK strikes deal to more swiftly deport illegal migrants back to Vietnam

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Council defends four-day working week after minister raises concerns

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Council defends four-day working week after minister raises concerns

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Government doubles down on green ambition as it unveils new UK climate plan

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Government doubles down on green ambition as it unveils new UK climate plan

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Scottish Government ‘stands ready’ to work with UK ministers on asylum barracks

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Scottish Government ‘stands ready’ to work with UK ministers on asylum barracks

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Ex-Reform UK councillor says party shows lack of ‘human decency’

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Ex-Reform UK councillor says party shows lack of ‘human decency’

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Scottish Parliament suspends voting over Microsoft outage

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Scottish Parliament suspends voting over Microsoft outage

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Mayor Sadiq Khan 'in close touch' with Met leaders after day of violent incidents in London

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Mayor Sadiq Khan 'in close touch' with Met leaders after day of violent incidents in London

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Schumer, Dems call 'bull----' on Trump admin for food stamp shutdown threat

Schumer, Dems call 'bull----' on Trump admin for food stamp shutdown threat

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Paris prosecutor says apprehended Louvre heist suspects have spoken, as $102M crown jewels remain missing

Paris prosecutor says apprehended Louvre heist suspects have spoken, as $102M crown jewels remain missing

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Trump administration nets 1,700 arrests after one month of Memphis crackdown

Trump administration nets 1,700 arrests after one month of Memphis crackdown

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US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact

US rescue teams to descend on hard-hit Caribbean after catastrophic Hurricane Melissa's impact

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Republicans dub Fetterman 'voice of reason' after he accuses his own party of 'playing chicken'

Republicans dub Fetterman 'voice of reason' after he accuses his own party of 'playing chicken'

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Former Biden and Bush press officials join forces to back Democrat in key governor’s race

Former Biden and Bush press officials join forces to back Democrat in key governor’s race

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Cuomo takes swipe at Mamdani in final campaign ad before Election Day

Cuomo takes swipe at Mamdani in final campaign ad before Election Day

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NASA's 'quiet' supersonic jet completes first flight in potential breakthrough for commercial air travel

NASA's 'quiet' supersonic jet completes first flight in potential breakthrough for commercial air travel

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Trump claims Asia tour returned 'trillions' to US ahead of critical meeting with China's Xi

Trump claims Asia tour returned 'trillions' to US ahead of critical meeting with China's Xi

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Home Office took ‘poor approach’ to asylum barracks announcement – Swinney

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Home Office took ‘poor approach’ to asylum barracks announcement – Swinney

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Council defends four-day working week after minister raises concerns

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Council defends four-day working week after minister raises concerns

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Farage’s bid to bring forward legislation to leave ECHR blocked by MPs

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Farage’s bid to bring forward legislation to leave ECHR blocked by MPs

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Home Office minister defends plans to house asylum seekers on military bases

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Home Office minister defends plans to house asylum seekers on military bases

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Reed’s claims about Scottish water pollution could have misled public – watchdog

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Reed’s claims about Scottish water pollution could have misled public – watchdog

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Parliament’s spending watchdog raises ‘value for money’ concern over Royal Lodge

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Parliament’s spending watchdog raises ‘value for money’ concern over Royal Lodge

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Biden autopen investigation 'has heated up' as DOJ looks at Delaware, DC: source

Biden autopen investigation 'has heated up' as DOJ looks at Delaware, DC: source

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States sue Trump admin over billions in looming cuts to SNAP, food stamps

States sue Trump admin over billions in looming cuts to SNAP, food stamps

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Trial begins over Trump's fight to deploy National Guard troops to Oregon

Trial begins over Trump's fight to deploy National Guard troops to Oregon

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Democrats poured more than $1M into Jay Jones’ campaign since dueling scandals broke, disclosures show

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Labour will prove polls wrong and win Holyrood election, says Sarwar

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Labour will prove polls wrong and win Holyrood election, says Sarwar

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Ex-MP Mhairi Black to play detective in new BBC drama

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Ex-MP Mhairi Black to play detective in new BBC drama

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UK ready to send humanitarian support to Jamaica in wake of hurricane – PM

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UK ready to send humanitarian support to Jamaica in wake of hurricane – PM

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Income tax rise not ruled out by Keir Starmer in PMQs clash on Budget with Kemi Badenoch

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Income tax rise not ruled out by Keir Starmer in PMQs clash on Budget with Kemi Badenoch

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Home Office took ‘poor approach’ to asylum barracks announcement – Swinney

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Home Office took ‘poor approach’ to asylum barracks announcement – Swinney

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Ministers urged to speed up support for UK car industry amid rising energy costs

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Ministers urged to speed up support for UK car industry amid rising energy costs

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