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Court Blocks Trump's SNAP Reductions, But Stricter Eligibility Rules Begin
The new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules that went into effect on Saturday will not issue benefits through November due to the government shutdown, according to the United States Department of Agriculture website. The USDA...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Focus, Part III - The EU AI Act Is Here—What It Means for U.S. Employers
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, effective from August 1, 2024, imposes a risk-based framework on AI systems used within the EU, affecting U.S. employers that use AI for HR functions involving EU candidates or employees. With...
US Justice Department reportedly launches fraud probe into Black Lives Matter finances
Federal authorities are investigating whether leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement misused tens of millions of dollars donated during the 2020 racial justice protests, several individuals familiar with the case claim. Over the past several...
Trump's Tariff Chaos Crushes Board Game Makers: 'The U.S. Is Our Least Trustworthy Trading Partner'
Price Johnson isn't a fan of games of chance. Unfortunately, his gaming business is now caught in a high-stakes contest where the outcome feels entirely out of his hands. Cephalofair Games, where Johnson works as COO, prides itself on making games...
Drug Smuggling Surges On Amazon Waterways, Driving Brazil–U.S. Tensions
Brazilian authorities are seizing record amounts of cocaine moving through the Amazon as traffickers exploit expanding commercial river routes for oil and crop exports, according to Bloomberg. In April, police chief Murilo Sampaio intercepted...
U.S. action over air routes reveals Mexico’s policy missteps, economist warns
Mexico is facing serious economic and diplomatic consequences for what economist Alejandro Gómez Taméz calls on his TikTok account, “a political mistake disguised as air sovereignty.” Image for illustration purposesTexas Border Business Texas...
Trump says Carney ‘apologized’ for TV ad that scuttled U.S. trade talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Prime Minister Mark Carney “apologized” for the Ontario government’s anti-tariff TV ad when the two leaders met in Asia this week, but confirmed trade talks between Canada and the U.S. remain paused....
ICE's Mass Arrests Ensnare U.S. Citizens and Show No Signs of Stopping
The Trump administration's emphasis on immigration enforcement is sparking protests across the country. It has also caused disagreement among Republicans and, as covered by Reason's Autumn Billings, within the executive branch between those who...
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Republicans to help avert health care crisis ahead of November 1st Affordable Care Act open enrollment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Wisconsinites start shopping for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace tomorrow, November 1st, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on Republicans to work with Democrats to reopen the government...
U.N. again demands an end to U.S. blockade of Cuba
Residents survey damage from Hurricane Melissa in El Cobre, Cuba. More than 750,000 were safely evacuated from the path of the storm in Cuba, but the recovery from the natural disaster will be made much tougher than it has to be by the human...
Retired U.S. Army Colonel to Lead Center for Energy Education Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony
Roanoke Rapids, NC —To celebrate veterans in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding counties, the Center for Energy Education (C4EE) will welcome a commissioned officer in U.S. Army’s Nurse Corps to headline its upcoming 2025 recognition ceremony....
ALERT: U.S. Media Report Possible Strikes on Venezuelan Military Sites Despite Trump’s Denial
U.S. media reported on October 31, 2025, that the Trump administration is evaluating potential military action inside Venezuela, with strike options already prepared. The move is tied to Washington’s effort to curb drug trafficking operations...
U.S. Meat Exports See Positive Signs in Asia Following New Trade Discussions
U.S. Meat Exports See Positive Signs in Asia Following New Trade Discussions Recent trade progress announced by President Donald Trump during a swing through Asia is creating optimism for U.S. beef and pork exports, according to Dan Halstrom,...
77% of guns seized in London traced to U.S. How do they end up here?
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Police leaders across Ontario frequently cite roughly 90 per cent of crime guns originating from the U.S. London police seized five guns – including a Draco semi-automatic pistol traced to the United States –...
Anduril’s YFQ-44A Fury Fighter Drone Completes First Flight for U.S. Air Force Next-Gen Air Combat
Anduril’s YFQ-44A jet drone completed its first semi-autonomous flight on October 31, 2025, in California, marking a key step in the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program and placing it in direct competition with General Atomics’...
Among U.S. states, who’s cheering for Dodgers vs. Blue Jays?
CLEVELAND, Ohio – When it comes to a large-market West Coast team going up against a smaller team in Canada, who is America cheering for? Game 7 is tonight in Toronto with a pair of high-profile right-handed pitchers starting. Toronto’s Max...
Venezuela deploys Buk-M2E air defense missile a major threat to U.S. fighter jets and missiles
A video analyzed by Army Recognition’s defense analysts confirms that Venezuela has deployed the Buk-M2E air defense missile systems near Caracas. The deployment strengthens Venezuela’s air defense network and poses a direct threat to U.S....
U.K. Police Say 10 People In Hospital After Train Stabbing Attack, 9 With Life-Threatening Injuries
LOADINGERROR LOADING LONDON (AP) — British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening, and that counter-terrorism police are...
(LEAD) [APEC 2025] Nvidia chief says Korean companies will be 'quite agile' in dealing with U.S. tariff woes
(ATTN: UPDATES from para 5; ADDS photo) By Chang Dong-woo and Kim Na-young GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The head of Nvidia Corp. said Friday he was confident that South Korean companies with U.S. businesses will find ways to "thrive...
(2nd LD) [APEC 2025] Nvidia chief says Korean companies will be 'quite agile' in dealing with U.S. tariff woes
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 9-12) By Chang Dong-woo and Kim Na-young GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The head of Nvidia Corp. said Friday he was confident that South Korean companies with U.S. businesses will find ways to...